The Role of Fire Doors in Passive Fire Protection: An OverviewFire doors are a crucial element of passive fire protection in UK buildings, designed to limit the spread of fire and smoke by creating fire-resistant compartments. This containment is vital for preserving safe escape routes and reducing structural damage during a fire. By restricting the movement of fire between different sections of a building, fire doors help to control fire hazards, slowing down the combustion rate and minimising the risk of widespread damage.For fire doors to function effectively, they must be installed correctly and maintained in accordance with fire doors ...
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05, March, 2025
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04, October, 2018We were involved in the fire door test for Falcon Panels. Watch the videos below to find out more information.
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04, October, 2018Following the purchase of a second site for his growing fire door manufacturer business, Adrian Goldsbury, Owner of Door & Joinery Solutions Ltd, commissioned experienced wood waste extraction specialist, Dustraction, to design, build and install a new and highly efficient extraction system for his new factory and purpose-built spray room in Burton upon Trent.Already running a dust extraction system and filtered spray area in his Leicester-based factory, Adrian had clear objectives on what he wanted his new extraction system to achieve. “Our second site is a complete replica of our unit in Leicester and includes the same machinery, manufacturing processes ...
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04, October, 2018We are featured on the Gov.uk website. Read about the summary test results from the government’s investigation into timber fire doors here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-door-testing-timber-fire-door-test-results