Historical buildings were mainly constructed in times when fire safety considerations were not a feature in the design. The usual requirement for a fire exit door is that it can withstand fire and smoke for at least half an hour; original doors in heritage buildings are highly unlikely to achieve […]
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This guide provides information on fire door gap regulations, including what is required and how to comply. Read online. Fire Door Gaps – What Are The Rules? Fire doors are a critical part of fire protection in a building and are designed to restrict the spread of smoke throughout a
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PAS24 is the UK’s leading security standard for windows and doors. Read our guide to find out more about what it is and why it’s important. What is PAS 24 and why is it important? PAS 24 is a security standard that measures the security performance of a door or
When deciding if a new door should open inwards or outwards, it is worth taking into consideration the pros and cons of both choices, and there are many! Inward-opening doors vs outward-opening doors Choosing whether a door opens outwardly or inwardly will be influenced by where the door will be
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In this detailed guide to external doors and Building Regulations, we explore what the Building Regulations for external doors are, whether Building Regulations are the same for commercial and residential properties, the regulations for disabled access, and much more. Replacing or installing an external door in a home or business
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STS202 is a UK security testing standard for windows and doors. Read our guide to find out more about what security ratings are and why they are important. Entry points such as doors and windows are target points for theft, which is why these products need to be tested for
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Door security ratings are accreditations that test and certify that products are compliant with specific security standards. During the tests, an attack on the door for varying periods with various attack tools takes place. The longer the attack time, the higher the doors’ performance rating is. In this blog, we
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Fire doors are specialist doors manufactured and tested to withstand fires and resist the spread of a fire in a home or commercial property. Fire doors come with fire door ratings, which indicate how much time the fire door will provide fire protection. In this blog, we look in detail at
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We all have the right to feel safe in our homes but sadly burglaries do happen, and they are on the rise as the nights draw in. The windows in your home are one of the easiest points of entry for an intruder who is trying to break into your
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The anatomy of a door is quite extensive and can be a little confusing. Whether you are replacing, upgrading your door, or just exploring the world of door hardware, it helps to understand the product-specific door part terminology and industry jargon. Scroll down to read our glossary of door-related terms,
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