9/21/2020
How hot is a fire? A quick guide to standard time-temperature curves
An introduction to fire curves, the ultimate tool for passive fire protection.
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, our testing methods and innovative products that will change the way we build.
8/19/2020
Structural Protection 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.
8/19/2020
How to design a safe escape route
Put a safe escape route on top of your priority list when you design your passive fire protection plan.
7/5/2019
Fire testing: focus on systems rather than products
Learn why building fires are complex, scientific events, why no fire incident is ever the same, and why fire testing procedures should reflect this.
5/9/2019
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.
3/18/2019
Fire protective boards - constructing safer buildings
Fire protective boards are designed to stop the fire and the heat from spreading. Read more and choose the best board for your project.
1/7/2019
Passive fire protection – an important element of any fire safety strategy
Passive fire protection (PFP) is an important element of fire safety strategy. Learn why, get to know the definitions, fire tests and ratings. Read more.
12/4/2018
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.
11/7/2018
Striking a balance: passive and active fire protection
Find out why combining passive and active fire protection solutions is a holistic approach which maximizes safety conditions in the event of a fire.
10/11/2018
Ceiling - an important element of passive fire protection in a building
Learn why ceiling is an important element of passive fire protection in a building and what types of fire protective ceiling systems are available. Read more.
8/26/2018
Intumescent paints - efficient way of protection of steel materials against fire
Intumescent coating, often referred to as 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 its structural elements.
7/26/2018
Deciding what type of fire protection to use with steel structures
Fire protection of steel structures is best considered in the planning phase, as later unsolvable problems may occur. Depending on building purposes, there are 3 main choices, namely fire stopping paint, fire stopping boards or fire stopping sprays.
6/29/2018
Key parameters for fire protection of steel structures
Steel offers many advantages over other construction materials at various stages of its lifecycle, from production and architecture to use in construction, but also less demanding fire protection.
11/29/2017
Mind the gap: How Fire Stopping helps you to prevent fire from spreading
Sealing any gaps in fire resistant constructions is important to save lives and property. Promat offers a full range of fire stopping products, systems and solutions.
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