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a fire-rated PVCu clad hardwood unit. The plastic covering will preserve both the timber and the enclosed intumescent and will not affect the integrity of the fire door.
Taking the flak The main body of the door – or leaf - is subjected to continual wear and tear simply by people using it. Be it feet, hands, trolleys or equipment being pushed or dragged through; they all leave their indelible mark. If a door leaf is continually hit at the
same point, it will in time form a hole, crack or indent, which will render a fire door non-compliant. A simple solution to ward off this damage would be the installation of a 2mm-thick PVCu fire-rated door protection panel.
In the frame Keeping door frames in top condition can also assist in the best possible functioning of a fire door. However, frames and architraves can be easily damaged,
A fire door is made up of many components that all need to be inspected on a regular basis - the recommendation is every six months - but those that are in high traffic areas should probably be looked at once a week
mostly by wheelchairs and walking aids. There is a choice of bespoke and
off-the-shelf PVCu protectors that can reduce the damaged and marking caused. Not only do these preserve the condition of the frames and architrave but also eliminate the need for repainting.
Recommendations and certifications While fitting door protection products to help protect from damage, improve the look and extend the lifecycle of doors, it is imperative that compatibility and
certification is checked on the products purchased and fitted. Products supplied by a reputable company will have undergone current relevant fire testing with the resulting reports readily available for assessment and inclusion in operation and maintenance manuals. It is a necessity that any work carried
out on fire doors is done so by third-party, accredited installers under a recognised scheme.
Protecting people, buildings and budgets Looking after fire doors and protecting them against damage not only plays an exceptionally important part in the safety of a building and its users but can also help with the reduction of maintenance and repair costs. If you look after your fire doors, they will look after you – in more ways than one.
Contact details
Sally Moores, Yeoman Shield Telephone: + 44 (0) 113 279 5854 Email:
info@yeomanshield.com Website:
www.yeomanshield.com
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