Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I purchase Promat's range of fire protection boards and fire stopping products?

Please refer to our list of distributors. If you require further assistance, contact our Dublin office on +353 1 676 5778.

Who can install DURASTEEL^®, DURAWALL^®, SYSTEMGLAS^®?

Please refer to our list of licensed installers. If you require further assistance please contact our Dublin office on +353 1 676 5778.

What is the difference between 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 non-combustible and can provide fully certified fire protection of up to 240 minutes.

Promat MASTERBOARD^® is a versatile Class 0 building board suitable for use in a wide range of internal and semi-exposed applications. It is a material of limited combustibility and can be used in constructions providing up to 60 minutes fire protection. Promat MASTERBOARD^® is BBA approved (certificate No 90/2500).

Both boards are simple to work and fix, easy to decorate, resistant to the effects of moisture and will not rot or decay.

Which board should I use to provide 60 minutes fire protection?

This depends on the specification requirements. Promat SUPALUX^® will provide fire protection above 60 minutes for most applications. Please refer to our Promat SUPALUX^® Applications Guide or contact the Dublin office on +353 1 676 5778 for further advice.

I am looking for a product to replace Asbestos materials. Which board is most suitable?

Again this depends on the exact specification, but typically Promat SUPALUX^® would be used. Please refer to the applications guide or contact our office as above.

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 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 systems further, constantly searching for improvement for the construction industry as a whole through representation at trade associations, BSI and CEN technical committees.