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    Types of Door Locks: A Comprehensive Guide to...

    Have you ever wondered what secures every door in the UK? Then look no further than our introductory guide to over 25 types of common locks and locking mechanisms.  Whether you're new to the field or just keen to broaden your understanding, welcome to a guide that demystifies the everyday door locks found across the UK. From the simplest latch to digital and electronic locks, we cover the whole range. Below, we take you through a clear, basic breakdown of each type of popular lock. Ideal...
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    Launching our free fire door gap testers – get...

    At Door Controls Direct, our very reason for being in business is to help ensure the safety of people in built environments. To the point where it's written into our mission statement:  "To make buildings safer and more secure by providing our customers with the right knowledge, guidance, and products to mitigate the risks involved."  We take this mission seriously, and in light of recent developments, we're excited to introduce a campaign aimed...
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    The Ultimate Guide to UK Fire Door Signs

    The importance of fire door signs cannot be overstated. Over recent years fire safety has become a national topic of discussion in the UK following the Grenfell tragedy, and as a result, the processes, procedures, and measures we put in place to prevent such a disaster from occurring again, are firmly in the spotlight.  Fire door signs, whilst an often overlooked area of fire safety, play an important role in ensuring the safety of everyone within built environments. In this article, we’ll explore...
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    External Gate Electric Locks – Maglock Product...

    When it comes to securing your property, opting for a reliable locking mechanism is crucial. One such dependable choice is the gate maglock, a type of electric lock designed specifically for gate security.  Maglocks, or electromagnetic locks, offer a range of benefits that make them a go-to for many property owners, facility managers, and contractors. In this article we compare the features of four external gate maglocks to help you determine which model best suits your gates. First, we’ll talk a little...
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    A Comparison Guide to Electric Door Locks

    Electric locking components can seem to some to be a fairly dry subject. If you are coming to this area of door hardware fairly fresh, it can be confusing where to start, and perhaps not a topic you can easily engage with. This is where we step in.  We might not be able to give you a lorra lorra laughs but at Door Controls Direct we’re here to make ironmongery, door hardware, and  access control as accessible as possible,...
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    What is Passive Fire Protection? Your Essential...

    As the emphasis on building safety continues to grow, understanding passive fire protection is more important than ever.  In the first three months of 2023 alone, over 2,400  primary fires were attended by the Fire Rescue Authorities (FRA) in non-domestic buildings in England. Nearly one third of these were identified as deliberate fires. Passive fire protection measures...
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    Elevating Fire Door Safety for a Safer Tomorrow

    Fire safety now permeates public dialogue, heightened notably after the Grenfell tragedy of 2017. What was once an article heading at the back of a facilities management journal, is now headline news on a regular basis. Recent events have forced a collective reflection on how such catastrophes can occur. Human negligence has been identified in many instances as a contributing factor. This only compounds a systemic lack of compliance and ignorance of fire safety measures.  This on going reflection has...
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    What Does an Efficient Fire Door Look Like?

    In a nutshell, fire doors save lives! These specialist doors are rigorously tested and purpose-built to withstand fire and to inhibit smoke for as long as possible and they really do make the difference between life and death.   But what exactly does a fire door look like? In fact, the way they actually look, in an aesthetic sense, is pretty irrelevant because they come in many forms; some are merely functional and some are functional and also look attractive! ...
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