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A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It acts as a barrier between a trusted network and an untrusted network (like the internet) to prevent unauthorized access and protect against cyber threats such as malware and hacking attempts. Firewalls are necessary to secure networks and sensitive information from potential cyber attacks.

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A fire wall is a fire-resistance-rated wall built to stop fire — and usually smoke — from spreading from one part of a building (or one building) to another. Unlike an ordinary partition, a true fire wall is engineered to a specific rating, typically 1 to 4 hours, meaning it can hold back fire for that period under standardized testing such as ASTM E119. Its defining feature is structural stability: a fire wall is designed to stay standing even if the construction on the burning side collapses. That's what separates it from lower-rated "fire barriers" and "fire partitions." Fire walls generally run continuously from the foundation up through the roof, and any openings (like doorways) must be protected with fire-rated doors and dampers so the barrier isn't compromised. Fire walls achieve their rating through their materials — masonry, concrete, or gypsum assemblies — and increasingly through fire-resistant intumescent coatings applied to structural steel and other substrates. These coatings swell and char when exposed to heat, insulating the material underneath and slowing fire penetration so the wall keeps its rating for the required time. For projects that need certified coatings to help meet these fire-resistance ratings, Firefree Coatings manufactures intumescent products tested to standards like ASTM E119 and runs a fireproof contractors program that connects builders with trained, certified applicators.


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