For medium to high requirements (R 60 and above), PROMATECT-®XS delivers a cost-effective solution compared to intumescent paints. The installation time is also shorter and not affected by weather conditions, so, unlike rendering systems, it does not restrict other activities on the construction site. The boards can be plastered and painted with a decorative finish.
Moreover, thanks to its ability to protect closed section members, PROMATECT®-XS is often used to protect seismic and wind bracings, as well as the secondary steelwork of sandwich panel walls. Due to the low structural loads, these types of structures are rather slender, and consequently challenging or even impossible to protect with paints and renders.
Storage and handling advantages
The use of a single layer reduces both the purchase and installation costs. Thanks to its optimised thickness, PROMATECT®-XS allows its users to order, store, handle and install less material. The low weight and lack of a supporting structure of additional metal profiles make the solution suitable for the fire protection of beams and columns, decreasing the installation time and cost for additional elements.
The boards are manufactured and available in various thicknesses (12.7, 15, 18, 20 and 25 mm). This achieves an effective system thickness without unnecessary cost and is, due to its low bulk-density, the ideal solution for protecting steel beams with difficult access.
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