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What are Intumescent Packs – Why do we need them?

Posted on 24th June 2022 by helen

What are intumescent packs and why do we need them? In this blog we will be answering this question. What are Intumescent Packs? Intumescent packs are designed to reduce fire hazards in public places. There are many different intumescent products … Continue reading →

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A fire door test at Lorient

Posted on 21st February 2014 by helen

Members of the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers were treated to a fire test at Lorient UK‘s headquarters in Newton Abbot today.  The furnace was fitted with two miniature hinged 30 minute fire doors (FD30s) each with reinforced vision panels.  The … Continue reading →

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Intumescent strips for fire doors

Posted on 16th February 2013 by Editor

Fire Regulations require intumescent seals to be rebated into the edge of fire doors to provide passive fire protection. Upon exposure to heat in the event of a fire, the intumescent material swells up to seal the gap between door … Continue reading →

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Recommend a fire door closer?

Posted on 4th February 2010 by helen

(from Bob) Q: On behalf of the Residents Association for a 2 storey (3 floor) block of flats built in 1968, we are thinking of replacing all of the original flat front doors (which give on to the common stair … Continue reading →

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