A fire or stove represents an important added value to your house. It creates a good atmosphere and a lot of cosiness and is also an excellent choice with regard to rational energy consumption and cost efficiency. The key to this efficiency can be simply the use of high performance insulation to control heat loss to the building structure around the appliance and from the chimney. Promat has special solutions designed to make this happen.
No compromise on safety, efficiency and design
We often tend to forget that fire and heat can also be a risk. Depending on the way of heating, a misapplication of building materials next to a fireplace can cause fire or burns. As a specialist in passive fire protection and high performance insulation, we at Promat are well aware of these risks. Therefore, we have designed the PROMAFOUR® system; the first complete solution for fireplaces. PROMAFOUR® is a safe, reliable and robust solution for a sustainable insulation and mantelpiece for your fireplace. The PROMAFOUR® system was specifically created to maximise the efficiency of these units and finish them in elegant, modern styles, without having to compromise on the interior design of the home.
Flexible and state-of-the-art
What makes PROMAFOUR® so unique, is that you can install it very easily with standard tools and you don’t need to plaster it additionally before you paint it or hang wallpaper. PROMAFOUR® is the ideal solution for fireplaces in new buildings as well as renovation projects.
A traditional open fire, although still used in some older properties, is becoming a thing of the past. With much of the heat generated disappearing up the chimney, an open coal fire was only 25 % efficient at best with a log fire even worse. A modern multi-fuel or wood burning stove can be up to 85 % efficient. Although sometimes seen as a freestanding unit, these are more conventionally built into a fireplace.
Promat can offer the PROMAFOUR® insulation solution that solves all of these design needs. We can design an "engineered solution" that best meets all design challenges. With access to the very best microporous, calcium silicate and fibre insulation products, a Promat system cannot be beat on performance.
Key advantages of the PROMAFOUR® system
A freestanding stove is free to radiate heat in all directions. Natural convection can also occur uninhibited. It can be helpful to stand these appliances on insulation and it is certainly beneficial to insulate the flue as discussed in the chimney and flue applications tab. When a stove is contained in a fireplace, the challenge is to ensure that the heat generated flows forward into the living area and does not simply dissipate into the building and fireplace structure around the fire. Promat achieves this with PROMAFOUR®, a range of insulation products that can isolate the heat source from the structure around it and finish off the installation in a classy and attractive manner.
SAFE, RELIABLE, ECO-FRIENDLY AND ECONOMICAL
- Low environmental impact and no health risk
- Best possible control of heat loss
- Fast ROI for insulation – cost effective system design
- Non-combustibility for fire safety in building structures
- A complete system from one manufacturer with years of experience, knowledge and know-how
- Most compact insulation systems for internal use and penetrating building structures
AESTHETICS AND COMFORT
- Elegant designs for finish in living areas
QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION
- Supply of all components as a complete kit of parts
- Easy assembly of insulation components. Availability of pre-tailored items for fast installations of complicated sections
- Easy to install with basic hand tools
- No cracking after installing – easy to finish
MECHANICAL STRENGTH AND SOLIDITY
- High compressive strength and durability
- Minimal risk of cracks, microscopic fissures or deformation of visible surfaces at high temperatures
- Long working life essential for insulation without aging deterioration, or other impairment of performance
PROMAFOUR® system product range
PROMAFOUR® system includes everything necessary to install and finish off a stove in a stylish setting, making it a truly unique and complete system. To achieve optimal results, the PROMAFOUR® system is made of the following components:
1. PROMAFOUR® construction boards
- Non-combustible, solid boards based on calcium silicate and cement
- Withstand temperatures up to 1000 °C
2. PROMAFOUR®-STUDS
- Non-combustible, cut-to-size profiles based on calcium silicate and cement
- Withstand temperatures up to 1000 °C
3. PROMAFOUR®-HTI 1100 Blankets
- Non-combustible, flexible insulation mats based on high-temperature glass fibres
- Withstand temperatures up to 1000 °C
- Density: 96 kg/m³ and 128 kg/m³
4. PROMASIL®-1000L insulation boards
- Non-combustible, lightweight boards based on calcium silicate
- Withstand temperatures up to 1000 °C
5. PROMAFOUR®-HT JOINTFILLER
- Filler based on clay
- Withstand temperatures up to 1000 °C
6. PROMAFOUR®-PRIMER
- Non-combustible and vapour-permeable primer based on potassium silicates
7. PROMAFOUR®-GLUE
- Non-combustible silicate glue
- Withstands temperatures up to 1000 °C
Do you have extra questions? Please contact our technical team, by using the link below. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have regarding your projects. Let us design safer buildings together.
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