Structural Timber Protection by Promat

Structural Timber Protection by Promat (stock photo only).

Timber remains to be a popular material for construction, mainly because of its aesthetic appeal. If you are using this, make sure to get the proper structural timber protection. Promat offers fire protection products that can be used for timber.

In the event of a fire, materials will start to burn at the surface, which will then form a layer of fire. As the event progresses, the depth of the char will increase and soon the timber will not have any strength left. Even the pyrolysis zone, which is the area between charred and unburnt wood, will offer very little mechanical resistance. This will then result in the collapse of the timber structure.

Structural Timber Protection by Promat
Promat Structural Timber Protection.

With the right fire protection, timber heating will be delayed which will then postpone the start of the charring process. At the same time, fire resistance can slow down the charring rate or the speed of the charring.

Contact Promat to get the right structural timber protection or visit www.promat.com.