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Fire doors are widely recognised as important live saving devices. As education and awareness increases, most people understand that they’re an essential part of building safety because they prevent the spread of fire and smoke, saving lives and protecting properties...

Fire doors play a crucial role in building safety. These specially engineered fire prevention devices stop the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gases, minimising damage to property and saving lives. It’s understandable then that the presence and quality of your fire...

As technology has evolved and buildings and materials have become more advanced, so too has fire door design and functionality. In this blog post, we’ll explore the latest innovations in fire door materials and what this means for fire safety here in the UK....

Fitting a fire door is a complicated process requiring several carefully installed components. If just one of these elements isn’t fire safe or hasn’t been fitted correctly, it can compromise the entire integrity of the door, rendering it useless in the event of a...

We all know the crucial role that fire doors play. But fire door hardware is an equally essential part of fire safety performance. Not only does hardware help to maintain the integrity of a fire door, but it also ensures the fire door can successfully do its job of...

In the UK, we’re lucky to be surrounded by some of the finest historical and listed buildings in the world. But while they might be easy on the eye, ensuring these buildings comply with modern fire regulations can be difficult. In this blog post, we’ll explore the...

As 2024 rolls on, fire doors remain to be a constant talking point within the built environment and fire safety industry. Knowledge within the built environment is on the increase. We have seen this knowledge increase first hand through our training sessions and even...

Fire doors are a critical component to building safety. These specially engineered fire prevention devices stop the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gases, minimising damage to property and saving lives. But the modern fire door as we know it hasn’t always been this...

Many people wouldn’t consider a door made of wood to be high performing in the event of a fire. However, timber is one of the most commonly used materials for fire doors. In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons why it’s so popular and how it works to save lives...