Safety & Regulation Doors fit for a new world! R
esidents deserve unquestionable comfort and safety in the post pandemic era, as do the professionals responsible
for providing it. Many things have changed over the past eighteen or more months since our world was turned upside down. However, perhaps its also true to say that some things such as expecta- tions and fundamental living principles have just been re-evaluated and prioritised into what’s important for personal well-being. For tenants and residents living in affordable homes; whether rented or part owned, that can often be distilled into a not unreasonable must have list, which includes: fire safety and security, comfortable and durable surroundings, which demonstrate
contemporary design and all of which has real environmental credentials. As a key product in every home, interior
timber doors should always exemplify these criteria, without short-cuts, compromise, or half-measures. Being a leading manufacturer and supplier to Housing Associations, Local Authorities, social landlords and affordable homes developers, Vicaima door and doorset solutions ensure buyers and specifiers can meet not only tenant expectations, but also to satisfy their many regulatory and practical concerns at the same time. Among the many challenges presented in the
social housing market and indeed elsewhere, is a lack of skilled labour and for that matter resources in general, when it comes to the installation of doors on site. This is often compounded by the reluctance of many to move beyond the somewhat antiquated 20th century practice of face finishing doors in situ, with its inherent lack of continuity, added expense and drain on time. Fortunately, Vicaima’s extensive range of cost effective, designer led, fully finished products alleviate this concern. However, it does not stop there. With the supply of complete doorsets (door and frame), which not only speed up the installation time; but also ensure compli- ance with appropriate regulations, insuring much of the uncertainty is removed. Vicaima have always been at the forefront of regulatory and performance measures, with
complete tested and certified product solutions, offering transparency and peace of mind for all. These include Q-Mark authenticated dual scope FD30S/FD60S fire and SBD security doorsets; combining fire and acoustic rated solutions with durability and testing to PAS 24: 2016/BS 6375-2 + 3; all with a 10-year guarantee. What’s more, given that all Vicaima products are manufactured to ISO 14001 standards and are FSC certified, you can be sure that the need to protect our planet is as important as the need to provide doors that are fit for affordable living today.
01793 532 333
www.vicaima.com Putting expertise into bricks and mortar
Siderise has launched a suite of new passive fire protection products specifically engineered for masonry facades, making it easy for specifiers and developers to choose the right protection for their buildings. . The new product range includes the Siderise External Wall (EW) and enhanced External Wall intumescent (EWi) systems, comprising both specialised cavity barriers and fire stops, in addition to the Siderise BB-CB Balcony Bracket Cavity Barrier. Each product has been subject to rigorous third-party testing to the relevant UK and European standards to ensure high performance and accurate product data. Visit the website for more information on the new products and the standards they meet.
01656 730833
www.siderise.com When is a fire door not a fire door?
Well, the simple answer is ‘when the door closer isn’t working’. If a door closer has been damaged by vandalism or tampering, the fire door will not perform the function for which it is designed and specified, namely keeping the door closed. Unlike surface-mounted door closers, Powermatic from Samuel Heath is completely concealed when the door is closed. Not only does this enable the specifier to retain the aesthetics of a door and interior, but it also reduces the opportunity for the door closer to be vandalised, tampered with or removed, ensuring that the fire door continues to perform reliably. Together with maintenance-free service and closing speed and latching action which can be adjusted without removal from the door, this can result in a reduced maintenance burden for building owners and managers. Powermatic also boasts a plethora of performance accreditations, including UKCA marking, fire testing on half- and one-hour fire doors, opening forces that comply with BS8300 and the ability to enable doors to meet the requirements of Approved Document M. It is also the only Certifire jamb-mounted door closer.
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