How Fire Doors Can Affect Building Insurance
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...
Innovative Materials for Fire Doors
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....
Common Fire Door Installation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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...
Fire Door Hardware: What You Need to Know
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...
Fire Door Solutions for Historical and Listed Buildings
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...
How Do You Prove Fire Door Competency?
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...
The History of Fire Doors
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...
Why is Timber Used for Fire Doors?
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...
How Often Should Fire Doors Be Inspected?
We talk a lot about the importance of fire doors in saving lives and minimising damage to property. But fire doors can only be effective if they are inspected regularly to check for damage or imperfections that could impact the integrity of the door. In this blog...
How to Install a Fire Door – Ultimate Guide
Fire doors are a critical component in fire safety. They are specially engineered devices, designed to save lives and prevent damage to your premises. They work on the principle of compartmentalisation by dividing large spaces into smaller, fire-resistant...

















