The Hidden Threat: Fire Spread in Commercial Spaces

Commercial buildings house bustling businesses, valuable assets, and, most importantly, people. When fire breaks out, its rapid spread can have devastating consequences. Unchecked flames can compromise the structural integrity of the building, endanger lives, and result in substantial financial losses. This is where fire-stopping steps in as a critical line of defence.

The Unsung Hero: Fire-stopping

Fire-stopping is a comprehensive system designed to impede the spread of fire and smoke throughout a building. It consists of various components, including fire rated sealants, fire coatings, and fire boards, strategically installed to create barriers that inhibit flames and noxious fumes. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, effective fire-stopping ensures the protection of lives and property.

Protecta: Elevating Fire-stopping Standards

In the vast landscape of fire protection products, Protecta stands out as a name synonymous with quality and reliability. As a leading provider of fire-stopping solutions, Protecta offers a diverse range of products tailored to meet the unique needs of commercial buildings.

Fire Rated Sealants: Protecta's fire rated sealants like our FR Acrylic, FR IPT and FR Graphite are engineered to seal joints and gaps in construction elements, preventing the passage of flames and smoke. These versatile sealants provide an effective and aesthetic solution for maintaining the fire resistance of walls, floors, and ceilings.

Fire Resistant Boards: Protecta's FR Board is designed to compartmentalise and protect key structural elements. These boards act as a barrier, limiting the spread of fire where openings are formed to allow the installation of multiple building services, buying valuable time for evacuation and firefighting efforts.

Fire Coatings: Protecta's FR Coating is a spray grade ablative sealant coating designed to enhance, seal and fire protect mineral fibres. Our Service Coat FR-1 is an intumescent coating based on acrylic formulation. Specifically engineered to enhance the fire resistance of fire seals, this coating serves as a safeguard for the outer plastic or rubber sheath of cables, ensuring the protection of conductors and securing uninterrupted electrical supply during a fire incident.

Benefits of Protecta Fire Stopping Products

Compliance Assurance: Protecta products adhere to stringent industry standards, ensuring that your commercial building not only meets but exceeds fire safety regulations.

Reliability: Trust is paramount in fire protection, and Protecta has earned its reputation through years of providing tested and certified solutions that stand up to the rigours of real-world fire scenarios.

In the ever-evolving world of commercial construction, where safety is non-negotiable, firestopping emerges as a cornerstone of protection. Protecta products, with our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, elevate firestopping standards, providing peace of mind for builders, occupants, and stakeholders alike. As we forge ahead, let us continue to prioritise fire safety, recognising that in doing so, we are not just constructing buildings; we are safeguarding success.