Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can rent a blast-resistant building.

Yes, RedGuard makes buildings for petrochemical facilities.

It’s easy! We even service buildings that didn’t come from our fleet. Simply fill out our brief service request form.

At RedGuard, we believe in testing. We know that the most critical element of the blast-resistant building is its ability to protect lives. For this reason, when it comes to testing, we don’t just test the building – we also place a crash test dummy inside to ensure the safety of occupants.

A blast-resistant building’s cost will depend on factors, such as whether you lease standard units, lease modified standard units, or choose to have your BRB custom built. 

The best way to choose is to take the time to research your potential candidates and ensure they have what it takes to deliver a quality product. 

You can prepare for a facility siting study by first learning what a facility siting study is, and then preparing a list of questions and ensuring you have all the required documentation ready to be handed over. 

Absolutely. With more than 15 years of proven experience, RedGuard has been fortunate to experience an unmatched amount of client retention. We believe this can be attributed to several factors, such as quality products, proven service, and reliable logistics.

Yes, concrete can be blast-resistant. However, due to steel having the ability to flex (or bend) it has built-in backup measures where concrete would tend to crumble and collapse. This makes steel the best material for blast-resistant buildings.

No, a high response is not acceptable for blast-resistant buildings. In fact, anything worse than medium response is virtually synonymous with injuries and fatalities.

No, a high response is not acceptable for blast-resistant buildings. In fact, anything worse than medium response is virtually synonymous with injuries and fatalities.

Yes. At RedGuard, we want you to feel peace of mind knowing that our buildings are blast-tested to ensure the safety of your team. 

We’ve answered this question on our blog. Learn what some of the top reasons for service calls on blast-resistant buildings are.

A blast-resistant building is a structure that is made to withstand significant explosions and to protect personnel and equipment in hazardous environments like those encountered at oil refineries, chemical processing plants, or similar operations.

Pre-engineered buildings are suite-quality buildings with completed engineering.

Backed by science, RedGuard believes that steel is the most explosion-resistant material. 

While we don’t use the term “blast-proof,” steel is the most effective blast-resistant material.

Unfortunately, there are no official regulations that cover blast-resistant modular buildings, but there are two recommended practices that cover blast-resistant buildings – API RP 752 and API RP 753.

Every part of a blast-resistant building is designed to keep employees safe from an explosion. From the layout and design to the completed walls and doors, blast-resistant buildings absorb the impact of a shockwave keeping occupants safe. 

While people seem to use the terms blast-proof and explosion-proof synonymously, there is a difference. Simply put, we don’t say blast-proof or explosion-proof because we know that explosions are powerful forces. A building might fail if it exceeds the load that it is designed to resist.

The main difference between tents vs blast-resistant buildings is that blast tents are made using fabric tent walls, reinforced with loose steel support beams, and provide less protection than blast-resistant buildings, which are made with steel walls, steel support beams, and reinforced welds.

You should lease a blast-resistant building when your needs within the blast zone are temporary, or you need a building to use while a permanent blast-resistant structure is being built.

RedGuard provides buildings for various renewable energy sites including solar, wind, hydropower, and biological sources.