Boards
Full range of high-performance Fire Protection Boards.
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Can SUPALUX® be installed in a permanently semi-exposed environment?
SUPALUX® can be installed in permanently semi-exposed environments providing the boards are not subject to wind-driven rain. When installed in a soffit applications it is expected to have a sufficient drip-edge detail or downstand included to ensure no-wind driven rain tracks along the underside of the ceiling construction. When installing SUPALUX
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Can I plaster PROMAFOUR® boards around fireplaces and woodburning stoves?
We would not recommend plastering PROMAFOUR® boards, because even high temperature plasters tend to crack and craze over time. PROMAFOUR® boards are supplied with a smooth finish on one side, which is suitable for direct application of PROMAFOUR® PRIMER. Additional paint treatments suitable for use in high temperature environments can then be appl
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What solutions can Promat offer for Swimming Pools?
Promat do not offer a solution to form swimming pool ceilings and wall linings because we no longer manufacture a rebated edge board which was a requirement for this system.
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Can I use SUPALUX® close to a fireplace or woodburning stove?
Promat SUPALUX ® has a maximum continuous operating temperature of 80oC, if temperatures locally to the heat-producing appliance regularly exceed this temperature you should use the Promat PROMAFOUR® system. All products and components within this product range are rated for continuous operating temperatures of up to 400oC. Our Promat PROMAFOUR ® H
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I have been asked to price a job in DURASTEEL®, where do I buy it from?
DURASTEEL® is only supplied and installed via Licensed installers, a list of these is available at the link below. DURASTEEL® Licensed Installers
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Where can I find the documentation which demonstrates that SUPALUX® is A1 non-combustible?
The reaction to fire classification for SUPALUX® can be found in Section 7 of the Declaration of Performance ( DoP ).
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Where can I find the documentation which demonstrates that VERMICULUX®-S is A1 non combustible?
The reaction to fire classification for VERMICULUX®-S can be found in Section 7 of the Declaration of Performance ( DoP ).
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Where can I find the documentation which demonstrates that PROMATECT®-L500 is A1 non combustible?
The reaction to fire classification for PROMATECT®-L500 can be found in Section 7 of the Declaration of Performance ( DoP ).
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Where can I find the documentation which demonstrates that PROMATECT®-H is A1 non combustible?
The reaction to fire classification for PROMATECT ® -H can be found in Section 7 of the Declaration of Performance ( DoP ).
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Where can I find the documentation which demonstrates that PROMATECT®-250 is A1 non combustible?
The reaction to fire classification for PROMATECT®-250 , can be found in Section 7 of the Declaration of Performance ( DoP ).
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Where can I find the documentation which demonstrates that PROMAFOUR® is A1 non combustible?
The reaction to fire classification for PROMAFOUR® , can be found in Section 9 of the Declaration of Performance ( DoP ).
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Where can I find the documentation which demonstrates that MASTERBOARD® is A1 non combustible?
The reaction to fire classification for MASTERBOARD ® , can be found in Section 7 of the Declaration of Performance ( DoP ).
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Where can I find the documentation which demonstrates that PROMATECT®-XW is A1 non combustible?
The reaction to fire classification for PROMATECT ® -XW can be found in Section 7 of the Declaration of Performance ( DoP ).
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What fire resistance does 9mm Supalux® give?
A board in itself has no resistance to fire rating, it is the complete construction and not just the boards which give the total fire resistance for a given construction. A single layer of board will only provide a reaction to fire classification which is given in terms of combustibility (A to F), smoke propagation (s1 to s3) and emission of flaming
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Which Promat board gives 30 minutes fire performance?
A board in itself has no resistance to fire rating, it is the complete construction and not just the boards which give a 30 minute fire resistance for a given construction. A single layer of board will only provide a reaction to fire classification which is given in terms of combustibility (A to F), smoke propagation (s1 to s3) and emission of flami
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Where can I find Safety Data Sheets?
For safety data sheets for Promat products, please go to the Document library.
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Where can I purchase Promat products?
Promat sell through a distributor network, click the link to Find a Stockist.
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How do I fire protect Timber and Steel Stud Partitions?
Promat have a range of timber stud partition solutions, using Promat SUPALUX® and MASTERBOARD® , that can be used to provide up to 120 minutes fire protection and steel stud partition solutions to provide up to 240 minutes fire protection. Please note that both SUPALUX® and MASTERBOARD® are calcium silicate boards, and can therefore be used for ap
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What is the difference between the Promat SUPALUX® and Promat MASTERBOARD®?
Promat SUPALUX® and Promat MASTERBOARD® are high-performance Calcium Silicate derived building boards formulated without inorganic fibres and do not contain formaldehyde. Promat SUPALUX® is A1 non-combustible (EN13501-1), has a higher fire performance and is suitable for use in a wide range of internal and semi-exposed applications. Promat SUPALUX®
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Which board should I use to provide 60 minutes fire protection?
A board in itself has no inherent fire resistance value, only a reaction to fire classification in accordance with EN13501-1, noting that all of Promat's calcium silicate passive fire protection boards achieve the highest rating of A1 non-combustible. It's only when a board is incorporated into a tested system that the system can be given a resistan
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How do I fire protect Timber Floors?
Promat have solutions which can provide up to 120 minutes protection to the underside of timber floors. Please see Chapter 4 of the Promat Fire Protection Handbook. Promat MASTERBOARD® and SUPALUX® are Calcium silicate boards, and are suitable for use in unheated or semi exposed applications.
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How do I upgrade the fire performance of the existing concrete structure of a building I am refurbishing for change of use?
Promat PROMATECT®-H , is a thin lightweight board product that can used to upgrade the fire performance of concrete structures. Promat PROMATECT®-H can be fixed directly to concrete walls, beams, columns and soffits to upgrade the fire performance to up to 240 minutes. For more details please contact Technical Services. Email: technical@promat.co.
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What is the embodied carbon content in PROMATECT®-XW?
We do not have this data available for the German production of PROMATECT ® -XW currently, the best information we can provide is available within the relevant industry average EPD for German manufactured boards to DIN EN 15283-2. This figure is 0.308 KgCo2e/Kg for A1- A3 (i.e. cradle to grave embodied carbon). Use this link to the relevant declarat
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I have new steelwork and don’t have much clearance for the fire protection, what options are there?
Promat PROMATECT®-250 is a thin lightweight board product which can be used for this application to provide up to 120 minutes fire protection to steel. A single layer of 15mm PROMATECT®-250 can provide 60 minutes fire resistance to most steel sizes (depending on the steel section factor and limiting steel temperature). It can be installed as a singl
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Are Promat's products and systems subject to third party testing and accreditation?
In the UK, Promat endorses the use of third party accreditation bodies such as CERTIFIRE, UL and The Fire Accreditation Scheme (FIRAS) and believes that the credibility given by authorities like these gives the whole marketplace confidence in not only the product, but also the installation. Promat continue to push the development of fire protection
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I have a car park below my building and need to improve the thermal performance of the floor, what can I do?
Promat TLFR Board® is a composite panel comprising of a non-combustible facing board bonded to non-combustible stone wool insulation. It is installed on the underside of concrete floors to improve the thermal performance. It is possible to achieve a U-Value of 0.20 W/m2K using standard product and stainless steel fixings.
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Can you supply me with detailed CAD drawings of DURASTEEL® Installations?
DURASTEEL® is only supplied and installed through our Licensed Installers. They will create CAD drawings based on site measurements and the exact requirements as presented on site. Promat can supply generic details to illustrate the main principles of construction and overall thickness. Please e-mail our Technical Services Team for more details.
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Can DURASTEEL® be used to build a loadbearing construction?
DURASTEEL® can be used to build walls required to withstand wind or crowd loading, as well as the creation of load bearing floors. Please e-mail in your requirements to our Technical Services Team who can investigate and help further.
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Can DURASTEEL® provide a blast resistant construction?
DURASTEEL® can be used to build walls and ceilings which are required to withstand blast. Please e-mail in the requirements and our Technical Services Team can investigate further.
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Is DURASTEEL® required in a UKPN substation?
DURASTEEL® is specified for use by UKPN to provide fire and blast protection to the substation chambers. Please e-mail our Technical Services Team for more information: technical@promat.co.uk
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Where can I purchase Promat DURASTEEL® ?
DURASTEEL® is only supplied and installed through our Licensed Installers. For contact details, click here . If you require further assistance, contact our order line on 0800 373 636.
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Can I purchase the DURASTEEL® boards?
No, DURASTEEL® systems are offered as a designed, supplied, installed, certified and guaranteed complete system in order to ensure compliance with the fire test certification and a guarantee/certificate of conformity that the system will perform as required. These systems are provided by our licensed installers, a list can be found here .
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How much does DURASTEEL® cost?
DURASTEEL® systems are designed based on factors such as the required fire rating, blast rating, application, site conditions and access. Our Licensed Installers for DURASTEEL® can provide a quote based on your system requirements.
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What can Promat offer for fire protection to engineered timber joist floors?
Due to the high number of variations in the construction of engineered timber joists, where each manufacturer offers a different profile, it is not possible to provide a generic solution. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer of the engineered joists who should have relevant test reports and assessments. These solutions will often include
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How can I provide up to 60 minutes protection to a timber framed external wall?
Timber Framed external walls, that are within 1m of a relevant boundary, will need to provide fire resistance (fire integrity & fire insulation) from both the internal and the external side of the wall. Promat SUPALUX® is recommended for this application. A Technical Data Sheet for the 60 minute system can be found here. Promat SUPALUX® is sui
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How do I fire protect Dormer Cheeks?
Dormer Cheeks, that are within 1m of a relevant boundary, will need to provide fire resistance from both the internal and the external side of the wall. Promat SUPALUX® is recommended for this application. Please note that SUPALUX® is suitable for semi-exposed locations, such as soffits, but boards must be protected from direct weathering in this a
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How do I provide compartmentation protection to a steel that sits on a compartment line?
If it is required to provide fire insulation across a beam or column in order to maintain compartmentation (maintaining insulation to an average temperature rise of 140°C, maximum temperature rise of 180°C over ambient on the non-fire side), the following minimum board thicknesses on each side of the beam or column must be used: PROMATECT®-XW : 15mm
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I have a historic building or pub where the ceiling is listed, do you have a solution for upgrading the fire performance for 30 minutes which can be fitted from above?
When upgrading an existing ceiling in an historic building, pub or flats where the ceiling below cannot be accessed, 6mm thick SUPALUX® boards on 75mm deep support strips fixed to the sides of the joists can provide up to 30 minutes of fire resistance (fire integrity and fire insulation). The system can be applied for applications where the fire r
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I have a historic building or pub where the ceiling is listed, do you have a solution for upgrading the fire performance for 60 minutes which can be fitted from above?
When upgrading an existing ceiling in an historic building, pub or flats where there is no access to the ceiling from the room below; a combination of 12mm thick SUPALUX® board and 75mm deep support strips fixed to the sides of the joists, along with minimum 80mm thick x 23kg/m3 stone wool insulation can provide up to 60 minutes of fire resistance
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Do Promat have systems for loadbearing steel joisted mezzanine floors which require either 30 or 60 minutes protection?
A mezzanine floor system which is protected using a single layer of 15mm thick PROMATECT®-250 will provide 30 or 60 minutes loadbearing capacity, fire integrity and fire insulation. The 15mm thick board will also provide fire protection to the hot rolled steel beams supporting the cold rolled joists, depending on the section factor (A/V) value of th
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Do Promat have systems for loadbearing steel joisted mezzanine floors which require either 90 or 120 minutes protection?
A mezzanine floor system which is protected using a double layer of 2 x 15mm thick PROMATECT®-250 will provide 90 or 120 minutes loadbearing capacity, fire integrity and fire insulation. The 2 x 15mm thick boards will also provide fire protection to the hot rolled steel beams supporting the cold rolled joists, depending on the section factor (A/V) v
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What is the maximum height of your SUPALUX® timber stud internal partitions?
Our non-load bearing timber stud internal partition systems that use our SUPALUX® board have been tested for heights up to 4 metres. The length of the partition systems is unrestricted. For more information, see pages 3 to 5 of CF420A Certifire document.
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What is the maximum height of your SUPALUX® steel stud partitions?
Our steel stud partition systems that use our SUPALUX® board have been tested in a furnace for heights up to 3 metres when using the standard framing sizes within the specification. Alternative framing sizes are available for partition heights above 3 metres, see the Certifire document for more information. The length of the partition systems is un
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How do I know what thickness of PROMATECT®-H should I use to upgrade a existing concrete slab?
PROMATECT®-H comes in thicknesses of 12mm and 25mm. The thickness required to upgrade an existing concrete slab is determined by the design code of practice EN 1992-1-2- Eurocode 2 or BS 8110-2:1985 and is based on the overall depth of the concrete and cover to reinforcement. A structural engineer will generally use information in the standard site
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Do Promat have a solution for an A1 rated non-combustible Shaftwall?
SUPALUX® is an A1 rated non-combustible calcium silicate board and is used as the facing boards for our Shaftwall systems. We have Shaftwall systems that use either a back-to-back ‘I’ stud or a back-to-back ‘E’ stud. Both variations of system have two fire ratings, one providing 120 minutes integrity and 60 minutes integrity and insulation, and the
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Can you use Promatect®-250 mezzanine floor system, if the steel joists do not meet the minimum depth requirement of 172mm?
The minimum depth of the galvanised steel channel joists is 172mm, to comply with our testing and certification. Smaller joists are not acceptable and should not be specified. Where the existing galvanised steel channel joists do-not meet the minimum requirement, it would be necessary to fit joists alongside the existing ones which comply with the m
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Do you have a 60 minutes solution for Supalux® board under timber joists within unheated plant room areas?
Yes we have two 60 minute timber joist new ceiling lining systems:- Fig 4.10.5 below uses 9mm SUPALUX ® board with 80mm wide cover strips, the minimum joist size must be 130mm x 38mm at maximum 610 c/c, with minimum 19mm T&G flooring above. Fig 4.10.6 below uses 12mm thick SUPALUX ® board, the minimum joists size must be 150mm x 50mm at maximu
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Can I suspend a secondary ceiling below a SUPALUX® suspended membrane ceiling?
It is possible to suspend a secondary ceiling below a SUPALUX® suspended membrane ceiling, providing that the grid and hanger system has been designed specifically to bear the load of the additional ceiling fixed below the grid. The hangers for the secondary ceiling should be fixed through the SUPALUX® board and into the grid above. We recommend usi
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What staples can I use for PROMATECT®-250?
The Chisel Point Staples and guns required to fix PROMATECT®-250 boards are manufactured by Paslode. The specification for the staples is: 35mm long x 12mm wide x 1.6mm thick staples for boards up to 15mm thick (product code: 054522), and 50mm long x 12mm wide x 1.6mm thick staples for boards above 15mm thick (product code: 012302). The gun used for
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What staples can I use with PROMATECT®-XW?
The Chisel Point Staples and guns required to fix PROMATECT®-XW boards are manufactured by Paslode. The specification for the staples is: 35mm long x 12mm wide x 1.6mm thick staples (product code: 054522). The gun used for this staple size is the Paslode IM200 (product code: 900078). Some companies who stock the Paslode products are: Sitebox Ltd - 0
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Can I Dot & Dab onto SUPALUX® boards?
Promat SUPALUX® has a high suction and it is not possible to dot & dab on the surface of the board because failure of the bond may occur. You will need to batten out first making sure the battens are fixed to the substrate supporting the SUPALUX® boards and not rely on face fixing into the boards.
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What is the expected service life of PROMAT Supalux®?
Etex Building Performance Limited's passive fire protection products and associated components, when these are supplied by our Company and when installed designed, built and unaltered in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the Promat Fire Protection Handbook and Promat technical literature, specification documents, associated CAD drawin
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What is the expected service life of PROMAT Promatect®-H?
Etex Building Performance Limited's passive fire protection products and associated components, when supplied by our Company and designed and installed in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the Promat Fire Protection Handbook, Promat technical literature, specification documents, associated CAD drawings and any specific technical recom
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What is the expected service life of PROMAT Promatect®-250?
Etex Building Performance Limited's passive fire protection products and associated components, when supplied by our Company and designed and installed in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the Promat Fire Protection Handbook, Promat technical literature, specification documents, associated CAD drawings and any specific technical recom
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What is the expected service life of PROMAT Masterboard®?
Etex Building Performance Limited's passive fire protection products and associated components, when supplied by our Company and designed and installed in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the Promat Fire Protection Handbook, Promat technical literature, specification documents, associated CAD drawings and any specific technical recom
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What is the expected service life of PROMAT Promatect®-L500?
Etex Building Performance Limited's passive fire protection products and associated components, when supplied by our Company and designed and installed in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the Promat Fire Protection Handbook, Promat technical literature, specification documents, associated CAD drawings and any specific technical recom
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What is the expected service life of PROMAT Promatect®-XW?
Etex Building Performance Limited's passive fire protection products and associated components, when supplied by our Company and designed and installed in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the Promat Fire Protection Handbook, Promat technical literature, specification documents, associated CAD drawings and any specific technical recom
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Can Promat TLFR Board® be used to upgrade the thermal performance of concrete walls?
Promat TLFR Board® is mainly used for upgrading the thermal performance of concrete soffits. If, however, you require a thermal performance upgrade of concrete walls, the TLFR Board® could be used, but be aware that the fixings are surface mounted and the joints will be visible because it is not possible to tape and joint the boards. The type of fix
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Can I tile on Masterboard®?
Yes, Masterboard® can be tiled with ceramic, marble, granite and natural stone tiles. In order to tile successfully, please refer to TDS 56 - Promat Board Finishes on our Documentation page.
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Can I tile on Supalux® board?
Yes, Supalux® board can be tiled with ceramic, marble, granite and natural stone tiles. In order to tile successfully, please refer to TDS 56 - Promat board finishes) on our Documentation page.
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Can I tile on Vermiculux® -S board?
No, Vermiculux®-S board surface is not suitable for tiling, and tiles should not be fixed directly back to the fire protection boards. We would suggest tiles should be fixed to a separate frame/board system, supported independent of the desired system.
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Can I tile on Promatect®-L500 board?
No, Promatect®-L500 board surface is not suitable for tiling, and tiles should not be fixed directly back to the fire protection boards. We would suggest tiles should be fixed to a separate frame/board system, supported independent of the desired system.
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Can I tile on Promatect®-250 board?
No, Promatect®-250 board surface is not suitable for tiling, and tiles should not be fixed directly back to the fire protection boards. We would suggest tiles should be fixed to a separate frame/board system, supported independent of the desired system.
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Can I protect steelwork with Promat boards in a permanently exposed environment?
Promat structural steel fire protection boards are not designed to be left permanently exposed to the environment. Promat offers two structural steel board solutions, Promatect®-XW for up to 60 minutes fire performance and Vermiculux®-S for up to 240 minutes, which can be left exposed for up to 6 months during the construction phase, subject to th
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What is the expected service life of PROMAT Durasteel®?
Etex Building Performance Limited's passive fire protection products and associated components, when supplied by our Company and designed and installed in accordance with the conditions and procedures in the Promat Fire Protection Handbook, Promat technical literature, specification documents, associated CAD drawings and any specific technical recom
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Can I use gypsum plasterboard as the wall lining for fire protection around a wood burner?
No. Any Gypsum plasterboards (including the Siniat fire-rated pink boards) are materials of limited combustibility and should not be used for fireplaces. We would suggest using Promafour® fireplace insulation system used to build a false chimney breast for a cassette/inset type fire place, or line existing chimney breast against concrete or timber f
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Can I fix the Promat Masterboard® directly to timber joists for a Swimming Pool?
No. Masterboard® is not suitable to be fixed directly to the underside of the existing timber joists as the timber would potentially expand or shrink with the changing humidity around a swimming pool environment. There is a risk that the joints of the finished system may crack.
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Do Promat provide VOC testing certification for any of their board products?
Topic: VOC Content / Emissions (Linked to BREEAM Section Hea02) We do not hold VOC testing certificates for our Promat board products. This is because they have a mineral composition, and in the terminology of the BREEAM Technical Manual are 'Inherently non-VOC emitting'. Furthermore, we can confirm that no volatile organic chemicals are used as add
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Can you use protection board encasements around steelwork when there is bracketry fixed directly to the columns and/or beams?
Our recommended solution for this situation would be to ensure that where any bracketry is connected to the structural steel, these locations should coincide with the board joints for the steelwork encasements. This will allow the encasement boards to be notched around the ties with the smallest possible gaps between the ties and the boards – betwe
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When specifying a Supalux® timber joist floors, if the joist depth does not meet the minimum depth required can you add additional timbers to the underside of existing timber joists to make up the remaining depth for the minimum required?
Unfortunately this is not achievable because the timber joist element is a load bearing part of the construction, we have no testing and certification to prove this will work in a fire situation as the timbers are prone to twisting. Timber chars at a rate of 0.6mm per minute, therefore the minimum depth and width are critical. A possible solution wo
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Can Promat offer a fire protection solution for timber frame load bearing external walls?
sPromat have two solutions to offer based on a recommendation as we have no direct testing and certification for this exact construction. Please refer to the below Technical Data Sheets for the 30 minute Supalux® timber load bearing external wall system and the 60 minute Supalux® timber load bearing external wall system. Please note that the use o
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`What is the Reaction to Fire Classification of Promat TLFR Board®?
Both the calcium silicate facing board and stone wool insulation elements of the system are non-combustible and have an A1 classification in accordance with BS EN 13501-1 and are non combustible when tested to BS 476-4. More information on the Promat TLFR Board® can be found in the product brochure using this link.
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What is the thermal conductivity of Promat TLFR Board®?
The stone wool insulation component has a declared thermal conductivity of 0.034W/mK. The calcium silicate facing board has a declared thermal conductivity of 0.35W/mK. More information on Promat TLFR Board® can be found in the product brochure at this link.
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Is there any acoustic data available for Promat TLFR Board®?
The majority of the acoustic performance through a TLFR Board® lined concrete soffit will come from the density and thickness of the concrete soffit. The TLFR Board® will provide a limited increase in the acoustic performance. The densities of both the stone wool insulation (85kg/m^3) and calcium silicate facing board (1300kg/m^3) can be evaluated b
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What is the recommended jointing method for MASTERBOARD®?
All the joints and any screw fixing heads can be feathered and filled using Promat moisture resistant ready mixed joint filler.
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Where can I source the metal framing for Supalux® suspended membrane ceilings?
Where there is a requirement to source the metal framing grid system, including all hangers and connectors, for Supalux® suspended membrane ceilings, there are two sources known to Promat within the UK: Protektor UK Limited and European Steel Profiles Ltd. Contact details for these companies are listed below: Protektor UK Limited: Paul Lodge | Techn
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Can I tile on Promatect®-XW board?
No, Promatect®-XW board surface is not suitable for tiling, and tiles should not be fixed directly back to the fire protection boards. We would suggest tiles should be fixed to a separate frame/board system, supported independently of the desired system.
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How do I prime Promat boards before applying a plaster finish?
All Promat boards tend to have a high suction and therefore it is generally difficult to apply gypsum plaster. Traditionally PVA has been used, apply a number of sealing coats of diluted universal primer/PVA (e.g. 1 part PVA and 5 parts water). Sealing coats should be allowed to dry thoroughly (approximately 24 hours). Then apply a bonding coat (3 p
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Can I apply Promat boards over existing intumescent paint for structural steelwork protection?
Regardless of the age or condition of any existing intumescent paint protection applied to structural steelwork, it is possible to apply a boarded encasement system around the steelwork without any detrimental effects on the performance of the boarded system. The steelwork section factor will still need to be evaluated in the same manner as would b
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What board can I use for service enclosure?
We offer a range of service enclosure solution using Promatect®-L500 and Durasteel®. For more information, please refer to the relevant section of our Passive Fire Protection Handbook - Chapter 6.
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What is the maximum height of your Shaftwall systems?
There are two different types of SUPALUX® Shaftwall system, one using an ‘I’ profile stud and one using an ‘E’ profile. The ‘E’ profile systems have a maximum height of 4m. Please see TDS 155 for more information on the system. The maximum height of the ‘I’ profile system varies with fire rating. The system that provides EI60 protection has a maximu
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Is it possible to install Promat boards with a bend radius?
We would not recommend bending our boards as they are dense, rigid calcium silicate boards. We would be unable to guarantee the fire performance of any board that has been formed into a radius, within any of our systems, as this would fall outside the scope of our testing and certification.
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Do Promat issue BIM specifications?
Promat do not have any specifications that are suitable for use with BIM software.
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Has Promat Durasteel® been tested to BS 8519?
BS 8519 is a code of practice, not a test standard, however we do not claim to meet all the criteria contained within. BS 8519:2020 is titled “Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety, firefighting and other critical applications. Code of Practice“. It is targeted at designers, fire engineers, and
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When refurbishing a Durasteel® installation, Do you know of any reasons why Durasteel® barriers and doors tested to BS 476 Pt 8:1972 and installed 35 years ago would now be considered unsafe?
In our opinion, those Durasteel® barriers and doors tested to the appropriate standard when installed approximately 35 years ago, would still be considered safe once the refurbishment had been carried out by a Durasteel® Licenced Installer. The Durasteel® Licenced installer would have the experience to evaluate the overall condition and have access
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What actions do I need to take if VERMICULUX®-S gets wet during construction?
In our opinion, providing the VERMICULUX®-S boards are allowed to dry out completely using natural ventilation, the original fire performance will still be achieved. Any staining may affect the application of a paint finish or similar with additional priming required. Therefore, we advise that the paint manufacturer be consulted, and a test area com
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What actions do I need to take if SUPALUX® gets wet during construction?
In our opinion, providing the SUPALUX® boards are allowed to dry out completely using natural ventilation, the original fire performance will still be achieved. Any staining may affect the application of a paint finish or similar with additional priming required. Therefore, we advise that the paint manufacturer be consulted, and a test area complete
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What actions do I need to take if PROMATECT®-250 gets wet during construction?
We would recommend the following procedure to check any PROMATECT®-250 boards which have been affected by water ingress: A close visual inspection of all affected areas looking for any signs of surface breakup, delamination or crumbling. We would also recommend a surface "scratch" test with a scraper or screwdriver, the surface should be hard and so
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Does Promat DURASTEEL® have a Declaration of Performance or CE marking?
Promat do not have a DoP (Declaration of Performance) for DURASTEEL®, as this is only available for products that are CE marked. In regards to CE marking of DURASTEEL®, under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), CE marking is only compulsory if the products are covered by a harmonized European Norm (hEN). There is currently no hEN for fire pr
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Does Promat PROMATECT®-XW have a VOC test and an EPD?
The Promat group are working on a VOC testing programme but this is still in the early stages. By the time testing comes to fruition we are expecting the second generation of PROMATECT®-XW to be released to the market so unfortunately we only have the following holding statement whilst we develop our VOC testing. Historically, this was always accept
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Where can I find details of SUPALUX® Thatch?
Promat have discontinued SUPALUX® Thatch from the product range due to changes to the fire performance requirements of the Dorset Model design. Information on the Dorset Model can be found using this link.
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How do I inspect DURASTEEL® installed in an external environment?
DURASTEEL® is a durable high impact fire protection board that can be used in external applications. Standard galvanised DURASTEEL® sheet is produced with grade DX51D+Z275 galvanised steel sheet to BS EN 10327:2004. Full details on this and the expected durability in different environments is given within Etex BP DURASTEEL® Durability Statement Issu
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Is Promat DURASTEEL® available with a heavier grade of galvanisation than Z275?
Standard galvanised DURASTEEL® has a grade of Z275. Increased galvanised DURASTEEL® (Z450) may be available and can be manufactured as a special item, however only at 2.5m x.1.2m sheet size and a minimum order quantity of 4,000 sheets. There is also an increased cost to manufacture, and the minimum order quantity and price would be quoted relative
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Can you provide me with some information on Promat VICUCLAD® and it’s applications?
Promat VICUCLAD® was a non-combustible board product made from exfoliated Vermiculite and inorganic binders. It was typically used for Structural Steel protection and Ducting applications. The product was discontinued in 2019 and is no longer available. There is also no current certification for any fire-resistant applications using VICUCLAD®.