Get greater service compatibility, bigger floor apertures, and more tested pipes that are now approved under ETA and UKTA. Protecta EX Mortar has always been trusted for large openings and demanding penetrations in fire-rated walls and floors. Now it’s even more versatile.
As part of our ongoing commitment to expand tested fire-stopping solutions, we’re pleased to announce a major update to Protecta EX Mortar. With extended approvals, new pipe types, and a refined structure in our technical documentation, this upgrade makes specifying EX Mortar simpler—and more powerful—than ever.
WHAT’S NEW
Larger Apertures
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Now approved for floor openings up to 2,600 x 3,600 mm (or 1,800 x 18,000 mm).
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Ideal for major M&E penetrations on large-scale commercial or public projects.
Wider Pipe Coverage
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Iron pipes are now included wherever steel pipes are referenced.
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Very large copper pipes now tested and approved up to Ø 159 mm.
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Polybutylene pipes, LK PAL Universal pipes, and uninsulated copper pipes added to approved list.
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Improved approvals for:
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Wavin AS+
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Geberit Silent PP
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Valsir PP3
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Valsir BLACKFIRE
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Valsir TRIPLUS
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Huliot Ultra Silent pipes
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More Insulation Options
Sustained and interrupted glass wool pipe insulation is now covered for:
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Steel, copper, and alupex pipes.
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Hollow Floor Instructions
New step-by-step instructions included for installations in hollow floor constructions.
WHERE AND HOW IT WORKS
The system is compatible with:
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Flexible walls (min. 95mm, timber or steel studs with 12.5mm board each side)
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Rigid walls (min. 95mm concrete or masonry)
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Protecta FR Board Partition Walls (per ETA 23/0496)
CLEARER MORE ACCESSIBLE DOCUMENTATION
Every technical drawing in the EX Mortar Technical Assessment now includes a reference number based on:
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ETA number
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Chapter reference
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Unique drawing ID
Plus, similar approvals are now grouped into the same chapters for easier navigation and faster specification.
ABOUT PROTECTA EX MORTAR
Protecta EX Mortar is a dry, white powder that forms a thermally insulating firestop seal when mixed with water. Ideal for fire-rated wall and floor penetrations, it offers:
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EI-classified seals in multiple substrates
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Excellent sound insulation
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Load-bearing capabilities
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Fast drying and easy application
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Certified emissions and indoor air quality credentials (including A+ VOC, Blue Angel, BREEAM)
🔗 Explore the full upgrade and download updated documentation HERE
For more details or technical support, contact our Technical or Sales team: technical@polyseam.com | sales@polyseam.com
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