09/17/2026
How do you protect a historic building without slowing down a complex renovation?
The Memorial Building at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts was undergoing a major transformation into a concert hall, art gallery, acting lab, and modern recording studio.
But the project came with a unique fire-protection challenge.
The space held miles of heavy cable for theater lighting, sound, and computer systems, and technicians would keep working there on cable maintenance. The fire-protective coating had to be durable enough to withstand that ongoing activity, yet light enough to keep the insulation from sagging or tearing over time.
The solution: FlameOFF® Fire Barrier Paint.
Because the coating is low-VOC and GREENGUARD Gold Certified, it was applied while multiple trades kept working in the same areas, from finishing work and wiring to sprinkler installation. On this job it dried within about 2 hours, so crews could return to freshly coated areas without getting paint on their equipment and materials.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) required third-party documentation. FlameOFF's test reports were reviewed by an engineering firm, which issued a stamped and signed letter. FlameOFF then went a step further and had a section of the roof tested, so every party had proper documentation.
A historic renovation, multiple trades, demanding conditions, and fire protection that kept the project moving.
đź”— Read the full case study: https://flameoffcoatings.com/intumescent-paint-case-studies/memorial-building-deerfield-academy-deerfield-massachusetts
