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    The Key Advantages of Using Floor Springs

    There is such a selection of  door closers  available on the market, and you may wonder why anyone might choose to install floor springs rather than standard overhead door closers. They do after all require slightly more experience to install in comparison to rack and pinion scissor arm closers. In this article, we explore some of the key reasons that you might choose a floor spring for your external...
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    Door Security Hardware 101

    Good quality doors and frames are often regarded as the key to property security.  However, the door and frame are only part of the wider picture. In reality, the security of the door must include the door furniture too; the hinges, the door handle, closer and, most essentially, the locking mechanism! A  lock system is fundamentally designed to prevent entry or exit to unauthorized persons or to keep specific areas protected. Traditional locks are...
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    Firedoor Responsibilities For Landlords

    It is somewhat shocking to find that many landlords fail to fit Fire Doors even though there are regulatory requirements particularly in multiple occupancy rental building.  However, it is not sufficient to just fit any old fire door; they must also have the correct fittings, be well maintained and checked regularly. The following information outlines basic requirements: Fire doors help to partition a building into zones. Most fire doors require intumescent AND smoke seals to be fitted....
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    The Importance of Compartmentation - Passive...

    There are many instances when an open-plan design just won’t do and not just because of noise and privacy issues. In hospitals, schools, offices, and hotels protective corridors, stairways, and shafts are needed to isolate the rest of the building in the event of a fire.  To meet Building Regulations all new, extended, or adapted places of work and public buildings, need to adhere to fire safety regulations. This has been an increasingly hot topic in recent years. Part of how this compliance is achieved is...
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    Is Your Home Safe From Fire?

    Unfortunately, the chief cause of most house fires is either accidental or simple carelessness; a curtain gently wafting near a burning candle, a cigarette which has not quite been stubbed out properly or a chip pan left unattended. Yes, electrical faults can occur too but they are far rarer! There are countless examples of exactly how easily a house fire can start.   Below you will find a useful fire-safety checklist which offers a few handy pointers on how to avoid becoming the victim of a house...
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    Fire Doors Are The First Line Of Defence

    Fire doors are the first line of defence in the event of a fire breaking out, designed to save lives and protect property, and yet despite the clear potential risks, fire doors are an area that is frequently neglected in both residential and commercial properties. It is essential for a fire door to play its role efficiently in terms of fire safety within a buildings fire protection system, but this can only happen providing: Careful attention has been applied to ensure that the specification...
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    Fire Doors Vs Fire Escape Doors

    Fire doors are one of the most commonly misunderstood types of door that we encounter as architectural ironmongers. Fire Door, Fire Escape Door– they’re the same thing right? Well actually no; the two are very different and as such have different ironmongery requirements. So What is a Fire Door? Fire doors are used to compartmentalise buildings. In the event of a fire, these doors will slow down the spread of smoke and fire throughout the building without hindering...
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    How To Check Fire Doors For Safety

    Fire doors provide an essential barrier against the spread of both fire and smoke and are, therefore, an essential safety feature in any building where people work or visit and in buildings where there is shared occupancy in multiple living units, i.e. apartment buildings. They are a particularly important feature on escape routes. However, fire doors are only effective if they are functioning efficiently so they must be checked frequently in close detail to ensure that they remain in good working...
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