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• Where columns were built into walls, space constraints demanded a thin solution for fire claddings. Promatect provided the most cost-efficient system.
• Where fire claddings were visible, the physical properties of Promatect provided for an excellent architectural finish.
• The weather resistant properties of Promatect provided the solution for steelwork that required fire rating and was exposed to elements for up to 2 months.
• Promat intumescent paint allowed timber framing to be fixed directly to webs of structural steel members.

• The fire integrity of protected egress routes breached by kitchen exhaust ducts before entering the vertical riser shafts was maintained by the construction of a Promatect ceiling where space considerations and ceiling heights precluded all other fire separation solutions.
• Promatect ceilings provided a ‘thin board’ solution incorporating space considerations; cost effectiveness; impact resistance during construction and for subsequent regular servicing.

• Promatect isolated all stairway pressurisation and kitchen extract ducts that shared common risers with other mechanical services.
• Impact resistance, space considerations, speed and ease of installation were all influential factors in the choice of Promatect.

New Promatect S high density fibre cement board plus local technical support provided innovative solutions. Sky Tower has to cope with temperature variations of up to 30 degrees celcius depending on ambient conditions plus provision for lateral and seismic movements.

Promatect S stair pressurisation ducts ensure that smoke and fire cannot enter stairwell, a crucial safety factor, which would allow people to escape to a safe refuge zone. Promatect S provides high impact resistance and water protection if sprinkler saturation occurs.

• When the pre-cast panels were bolted to the floor slabs and columns of the hotel, variable construction joints from 5mm to 250mm were formed and a potential ‘path’ was created for fire both vertically between floors and horizontally between rooms. Firestops had to accommodate structural movement and be easy to install.
• Promat provided three systems:
  • Promaseal fire rated mastic for very small gaps (below 15mm)
  • Promaseal compression strips (15mm – 100mm)
  • Promatect H Board (100mm – 250mm)
• Promat’s wide product range enabled the contractor to deal on site day to day with one company.

• A shaft wall had to be constructed in an area of difficult access – with no room for conventional wall studs and lining boards.
• Lighter specification Promatect L board selected as it was easy to work with and install.

Differing design parameters determined that two unique Promat solutions were necessary.

• Promatect enclosed cable trays provided a thin, light economical solution where high voltage electrical cables breached the integrity of the protected egress route and introduced a fire load within the safe path.
• In the interpretative centre located in the Sky Tower, Promat provided a tested worldwide solution to protect the integrity of: Fire alarm system, Telecommunications, Fibre optics, H.V. cables [Promatect duct DIN standard 4102, Part 12].
• As the ducting is exposed to full view, Promatect was chosen to provide an architectural feature and comprehensive protection where all cables are in a specifically constructed, multi celled duct.

• Nine electrical sub stations generated multi cable entries and exits through fire rated floors and walls. Promaseal was selected as some were highly visible in public areas and required a high standard of finish on the fire stop.
• In addition, cable exits from the eight main electrical risers mostly involved very difficult access and so an easily installed system such as Promaseal was called for.