Fire escapes, external staircases and steel stair towers are exposed to the elements year-round. Rust and failing paint coatings are a safety and compliance risk. Our mobile shot blasting service strips all rust and old coatings to bare metal, restoring the structure to a sound substrate ready for protective recoating.
Why Maintain Fire Escapes?
Safety compliance — fire escapes must be maintained in a safe, serviceable condition under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Structural integrity — unchecked corrosion can compromise the structural integrity of fire escape steelwork.
Insurance requirements — many commercial property insurers require evidence of regular maintenance of fire escape structures.
Cost — regular maintenance by shot blasting and recoating is significantly cheaper than structural replacement.
What We Blast
External fire escape staircases
Fire escape platforms and landings
Handrails and balustrades
Steel stair towers
Escape ladders
After Shot Blasting
After blasting, we recommend a zinc-rich primer followed by a mid-coat and topcoat system rated for external exposure. We can coordinate with your painting contractor or provide a combined blast-and-prime service.