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We are pleased to announce that we have upgraded FR Putty range of products within the Protecta portfolio. The upgrade includes the following: Approvals for FR Putty Pads with UK style steel socket boxes, also recessed in the wall and with extensions Approval for fixing socket boxes to timber noggins Approvals for FR Putty Cord… Continue reading Upgrades to FR Putty range

We are pleased to announce that we have upgraded the certification for Protecta FR Graphite Plate. The upgrade adds UK style socket boxes rated to EI 120 in drywalls and socket boxes can in addition, be fixed to timber noggins. Please visit the FR Graphite Plate page on the Protecta website to obtain the latest… Continue reading FR Graphite Plate – certification upgrade

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new BIM objects. They are available for many of the most popular BIM platforms, including Revit, ARCHICAD and AutoCAD. You can now add the following products in your BIM projects: • FR Acrylic • FR Graphite • EX Mortar • FR Board • FR Collar •… Continue reading Protecta BIM objects launched

We are proud to announce that we have achieved an European certification for Protecta Steel Paint FR-1, now allowed in all EU and EEA countries in addition to UK. Steel Paint FR-1 is a decorative paint specially formulated for load bearing structural steel, to protect against the spread of fire. Available in 28 colours, it… Continue reading Protecta SteelSafe FR-1 – now EU certified

We are very pleased to announce a major update to our Firestopping of Service Penetrations Technical Handbook. The update includes improvements and added information to most pages, alongside some new pages. The first edition of the handbook was released in August 2019 and has been a great asset for customers so, releasing an updated version… Continue reading Protecta Handbook Update 2021

Due to popular demand, we are running a second session of our ’10 Lifesaving questions to ask about your firestop’. The RIBA approved CPD training session will be held live on Thursday 14th October via Teams. Join our Technical Manager, Duncan Alabaster, between 12:30-1:30pm to learn more about the key differences between BS476 Part 20 tested… Continue reading RIBA CPD Training Session – 14th October

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website! With over a year of hard work and dedication from our team and our web agency MintTwist, our newly designed website launches in August. Our goal for the new website is to provide all visitors with a seamless user experience. As… Continue reading The New & Improved Protecta Website

We are pleased to announce a comprehensive product upgrade for Protecta FR Board. The new update includes a number of new features, including comprehensive additional approvals for drywalls and rigid walls, improved drawings and updated installation instructions.  The new FR Board product upgrade includes:   Comprehensive approvals within 75mm thick drywalls and rigid walls to EI 60  Steel pipes insulated with… Continue reading Protecta FR Board Product Update

Following additional tests, we are pleased to announce the EC certification for Protecta FR Service Transit has been upgraded and now includes a number of new features:  Approvals in timber walls and floors  Increased cable sizes in 75mm drywall approvals  Protecta FR Service Transit is designed to maintain the fire resistance of walls and floors breached by… Continue reading Protecta FR Service Transit Product Update

We are pleased to announce a new product update for FR Acrylic. The improved product update includes a number of new features, including new approvals for services through timber walls and floors.  Protecta FR Acrylic is tested with different types of penetrations, through many different constructions and is a CE-marked sealant for fire rated joints and penetrations, class… Continue reading Protect FR Acrylic Product Update

We are pleased to announce that following additional tests, the EC certification for Protecta FR Graphite has been updated and now includes a number of new features, including: Approvals for foam insulated metal pipes through timber walls and floors Reaction to fire classification B-s1,d0 (the top classification available) Air permeability test data included up to 600… Continue reading Protecta FR Graphite Product Update

We are pleased to introduce our innovative new product system, Protecta Eco-Foil which is designed to reduce environmental impact and waste on construction sites.  How does the system work? The system works by inserting a 300ml foil into the reusable Eco-Cartridge, which fits into a standard skeleton gun. The cartridge has a double-ended plunger, so once… Continue reading New Protecta Eco-Foil System