12/9/2024
Promat's Structural Protection Calculator is now available for use on our website
Promat's Structural Protection Calculator is now available for use on our website
Expert Area
Learn from our technical experts and researchers about the perfect way to build a passive fire protection solution. Discover in depth articles about fire safety engineering, Promatised testing methods and innovative products that will change the way we build.
30/6/2020
What is an FRL?
FRL is short for Fire Resistance Level and tells you how long an element must resist a fire.
30/6/2020
How does a fire collar work?
A fire collar is used to protect combustible service penetrations. This article examines how they work and why we need them
21/3/2018
Penetration Seals for Cross Laminated Timber Elements
We are pleased to announce that our new white paper 'Engineered for Safety: Passive Fire Systems for Cross Laminated Timber' now been published by Architecture and Design.
Fire partitions – keeping the fire where it is
Fire partitions are all vertical and horizontal constructions in a building to stop a fire and heat from spreading. Read more and choose the best solution for your project.
Fire Rated Ductworks – a very important part of fire safety
Fire rated ductworks are a very important element of fire safety and a passive fire protection solution for smoke and air management in a building.
Intumescent paints - Efficient fire protection of steel
Intumescent coating or intumescent paint, is one of the easiest and most efficient means of protecting load bearing elements of buildings against fire as it delays their collapse by insulating the structural elements.
Fire resistance standards for testing of construction systems
A brief overview of the most important international fire resistance standards defining fire reaction in testing of construction systems.
International fire curves – useful tool for designing fire safety
Everything you need to know about the specifics of the different types of fire that could occur. Learn how you can use their realistic fire time-temperature curves to design fire safety in buildings.
How to protect the structure of your building
The load bearing structure of your building needs protection to avoid the collapse during fire. Promat has a solution for steel, concrete, timber and composite structures.