More than 15,000m2 of Promat’s fire suppressant coating for buildings has been used for the steel frame structure of Dublin’s new Point Village shopping centre.

Promat's fire suppressant coating applied to Dublin shopping centre

Cafco Mandolite CP2 is a spray-applied, single package, factory-controlled premix of vermiculite and Portland cement. The monolithic coating has been designed to withstand thermal shocks created in high-intensity cellulosic fires - providing protection against concrete spalling.

According to Promat, structures protected with Cafco Mandolite CP2 have up to four hours of fire resistance.

A spokesman for the company said: “Despite being low in density and so significantly reducing dead load, Cafco Mandolite CP2 is highly durable and will not crack or spall under mechanical impact. It releases no toxic or hazardous fumes and presents no known health hazards either before, during, or after application.”

The city centre Point Village development is set to be a world class business and cultural hub, with Dublin’s premier entertainment venue, The O2, located at its heart.
Situated next to the new National Conference Centre the Point Village will be served by a new LUAS light railway station.

CAPTION: Over 15,000m2 of Promat’s Cafco MANDOLITE CP2 has been selected to provide highly effective and reliable fire protection for the steel frame structure of Dublin’s new Point Village shopping centre.