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‘Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection’
ironmongery options that benefit both design and installation. Chrome is an ever-popular hardware choice, as it can be used on doors and windows to instantly create a co-ordinated look throughout the property.
Fire doors save lives
With so much focus on style, it’s crucial that properties are com- pliant with the latest fire regulations too. Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection for every commercial, public and multiple occupancy buildings and in some instances for domestic properties. Fire doors are designed to save lives and minimise property
supplied as a finished unit, meaning that minimal amount of adjustment or alignment is required during installation. Produced using state-of-the-art machinery, a cleaner, sharper finish is achieved with uniform lock and hinge positions, without any of the tell-tale marks of hanging by hand.
Door hardware – getting the basics right
When specifying door ironmongery, there are five essential elements to consider: hanging, operating, closing, locking and protecting the door. For each element there are various
3M delivers first class results
specialist Sign 2000, to refurbish all of the service counters at these sites rather than having to meet the high cost of replacement, thereby enabling savings to be made by the Post Office. DI-NOC offers additional benefits including the ease with which the films can be applied and purposely removed as required.
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A gritty, urban tile range
A cosmopolitan range inspired by post-industrial urban environments, Groundwork, from Solus Ceramics, is a gritty and evocative product that provides a bold aesthetic with a huge amount of character. The five colour options available are predominantly dominated by dark and moody core tones, but also feature a variety of warm highlights and splashes of rusty speckles. Suited to both commercial and residential projects. For more information, please contact Solus Ceramics, or visit the company’s website.
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Innovatively crafted, decorative surface finishes from 3Mhave been used to refresh service counters as part of a Post Office Network Transformation Project involving 6,500 main and local category outlets. An estimated 5,000 metres of easy to apply and highly durable DI-NOC Architectural Finishes have been installed by leading corporate signage
damage by reducing the rate at which fire spreads through a building, but it is the correct fitting and fireproof fixings that are crucial in making sure that they are reliable. Fire doors are available in a range of ratings to indicate their level of fire resistance. FD30 doors represent the minimum rating, provid- ing 30 minutes fire resistance, with higher specification FD60 60 minute fire doors available, which offer additional time and further protection. Fire safety has had a reputation in the past for compromising
aesthetics in order to maximise safety -a myth which we’ve been working hard to dispel. As fire doors are typically thicker than standard doors, trade professionals are often forced to replace both the door and the door frame, adding to the complexity and cost of the project.
enq.236 Stretch Ceilings extend SIG Interiors’ portfolio
Renowned for supplying innovative solutions for high-concept interior design, SIG Interiors –a leading UK specialist supplier of fit-out products to the con- struction industry – has introduced stretch ceilings to its expansive product portfolio. This latest development follows an exclusive partnership with award winning
company, Stretch Ceilings Ltd, who supplies high profile venues across the world. Available throughout the 27 SIG Interiors branches across the UK, the introduc- tion of stretch ceilings will now enable customers to transform their interior design projects; bringing fun, imagination and drama to their schemes. The same system can also be used for wall coverings, light diffusers, floating panels, and endlessly creative shapes, including curves, domes and vaults.
enq.238 Updated and enhanced acoustic baffle systems
SAS International has launched an updated range of standard (System 500) and waveform (System 510) acoustic baffle systems, continuing the latest series of product innovations. With standardised module sizes and carrier profiles, the systems offer more installation
options, and enable continuous runs. Ideal for acoustic treatment in open, exposed interiors and thermal mass cooling, the systems are not only high performing but offer a visually engaging design. System 500 and System 510 allow for a different ceiling aesthetic in comparison to a traditional suspended ceiling. Dual-sided perforations deliver excellent acoustic performance (0.85 αw, NRC 0.9), especially in noisy surroundings, such as airports, where additional absorption is required.
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