Let’s begin by reminding ourselves about fire itself, which will put into context how fire resistant doors fulfil their function. The 3 necessities for a fire Heat – the temperature must be sufficiently high to cause ignition; a spark would suffice Oxygen Fuel – the material which the fire will burn Once the heat […]

Following the publication of BS EN 16034 and the consequent CE Marking of timber doorsets expected in 2015, we thought that it would be helpful for our customers if we took a quick diversion from our series of articles on security doors and explained the background. First of all, tell us about the standard Essentially […]

We continue our series of articles on fire doors, this time we’re covering the frames. Let’s examine the key facts and recommendations that you need to know. What do I need to know about fire door frames? From everything we’ve already talked about, you won’t be surprised to learn that you need to take just […]

In the second of our series of articles on fire doors, this time we’re covering fire exit doors and what you need to know about them.  It’s crucially important that the correct type of doors are installed and that the correct procedures are always followed, to the letter.  Lives are at stake! Let’s take you […]

That’s a bit of a bold statement actually, as there’s quite a lot to know, but we’ll certainly give you the essential facts about fire doors by way of introduction. Let’s start with the obvious – what are they designed to do?  Essentially, two things: when closed they form a barrier to stop the spread […]

When setting up a workplace with fire safety in mind, fire doors, risk assessments and plans for emergency situations are often the top priorities. However, in order to maximise the chances of safe escape in the event of a fire, there are many other factors to take into consideration. Fire safety legislation dictates that one […]

Data centres are the hubs that house the IT equipment necessary for companies and even nationwide online services such as web hosting and servers. Within data centres, information technology operations are managed and stored, and they function as the heart of many modern businesses and organisations. Their ability to operate smoothly is absolutely vital for […]

The Building Regulations in England and Wales are in place to make sure that the laws around safety in building and construction work are applied. Virtually all new buildings, and renovations to older ones, require Building Regulation approval before they can go ahead, and the rules are in position to assure a safer environment for […]

For fire doors to be an effective method of protection, they have to be not only carefully made but also fitted correctly. The slightest gap or crack between the door and the frame, glasswork or seal can cause smoke or flames to escape and completely destroy the door’s capabilities. In fact, badly installed fire doors […]