The UK market for fire stopping is substantial with double digit growth predicted in each of the next five years. Changes now coming into effect following the 2021 Fire Safety Act are fuelling some of that growth – and that’s not the only reason why builders merchants should consider stocking fire stopping products.
Norseal is launching FrameFit, the ultimate gap remediation solution for fire doors and the quick and simple alternative to total replacement of defective, nominal, and notional fire doors with excessive gaps. The system has been fully and rigorously fire tested, making it the perfect answer to bring non-compliant doors into compliance on the spot.
The world of doors is full of jargon so we have put together a handy glossary of terms. If you need help on anything technical then ask the experts:
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Norseal is delighted to have supported the latest National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) charity ball held to raise funds for Oasis Community Housing, a great cause that helps and supports homeless people in London and the North East, addressing both their immediate needs and the root causes of homelessness.
All intumescent strips are the same, right? Wrong! You might be surprised to know, that there’s a variety of different types that behave slightly differently and that it’s important to choose the right one for every application.
Intumescent strips should be fitted to fire doors so that, when they are exposed to the high temperatures of a fire they will intumesce (swell), expanding to close any gaps or edges and stopping the spread of smoke and flames giving people time to escape while the emergency services work.
Fire safety in UK buildings – not just residential high rises is changing. The review of fire safety and construction after the Grenfell Tower disaster has pinpointed construction failures that contributed to buildings that were simply not fit for purpose. The recommendations that come from the Hackitt enquiry addressed these issues through the whole construction process, from the initial design stages through construction to handover and ongoing occupation.
At Norseal, we are all about acoustic sealing of doors. We can talk at length about the benefits of fitting an acoustic drop seal to a door – how a well sound proofed door can aid concentration in schools, productivity in offices, a peaceful night’s sleep, and happy guests in hotels…the list is endless.
The most compact TS008-compliant letter plate ever made – the TS008 Soterian Slim from UAP – is now available to order from Norseal.
Previous TS008-complaint letter plates have proved problematic due to their bulky design on the inside face of the door which sometimes makes it difficult to open the door to its full extent, restricting clear openings and compromising the door’s compliance with the Equality Act. The Soterian Slim overcomes this with a slimline design that combines practicality and aesthetics without compromising security and safety.
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We have further strengthened our specification team with the appointment of one of the door industry’s most experienced sales professionals as Head of Sales. Simon Sutton has been appointed as part of our continued commitment to offering customers the best service in the business.
We are excited to announce we are launching FireStopping by Norseal, a comprehensive range of passive fire protection products that will make any penetration through a wall or floor – such as pipes, wiring, ducts or fixings – safe, fire proof, and compliant. The FireStopping range includes pipes wraps, collars and sleeves, fire pillows, blocks and barriers, putty pads, fire batt and acrylic sealants, from suppliers including Pyroplex and Tenmat, all designed to halt the spread of fire through a building.
Colquhoun’s is one of Scotland’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of timber fire, acoustic, residential, and security entrance doors to clients across the UK for school, hospital, hotel and high-end residential projects.
We have become the first company in Europe to invest in develop a custom-made drop seal cutting machine. The machine will cut any drop seal to the exact size required, ready for next day delivery, without damaging it, and so keeping the fire, smoke and acoustic integrity of the door intact. Every door seal cut to size by us with its new equipment comes with a one million cycle guarantee.
We have completely overhauled our product catalogue which is set to become the new ‘bible’ for purchasing door seals and ancillary products. The Catalogue features one of the widest ranges of seals on the market, plus it is packed with invaluable technical, specification and performance data. This will make it simple to select and specify a seal that is not only perfect for the application, but also fully compliant with legislation and regulations.
When is a fire door not a fire door? When it has the incorrect seals fitted – or none at all! Who has responsibility for enduring that seal selection is correct and compliant? MD, Michael Spoors, answers some questions about that they are asked most frequently about fire door seals.
When Marriott International recently undertook a major refurbishment of their stunning London Kensington Hotel, the comfort and safety of their guests was a major consideration in their plans. Noise from inside the hotel – particularly from the corridor – is one of the most common causes of complaint from hotel guests, leading to tired and unhappy customers, so effective acoustic insulation of hotel bedroom doors is a vital consideration.
Known for affordable and fashionable clothing, Primark was taking no chances with fire safety when their flagship Birmingham store was built.
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It is very clear the current government are still pursuing Brexit on 31st October 2019 and whether the UK leaves with a deal or no deal the uncertainty of procurement and uninterrupted supply needs continual monitoring.
We offer specifiers a comprehensive technical support package on the lifesaving matter of cold smoke seals. It is a sobering thought that more lives are lost in fires to smoke inhalation than burns. In buildings like hotels, care homes, hospitals, and apartments where multiple rooms are accessed off a central landing or corridor, smoke can creep with frightening speed through the tiniest gaps with potentially fatal consequences.
In keeping with their ‘Good Night Guarantee,’ promise, Premier Inns across the UK are providing quiet guest room environments with help from retrofit Norseal acoustic door seals.
Noise from inside the hotel – particularly from the corridor – is one of the most common causes of complaint from hotel guests, leading to tired and unhappy customers who will never return, negative reviews, and potential loss of income.
The beauty and versatility of glass makes it a popular door material choice with architects and interior designers, especially for minimalist and open plan settings where through-visibility is part of the design scheme.
Finding a solution to the problematic challenge of acoustically sealing sliding doors has now been solved with a range of acoustic seals. We have created a range of solutions including the feature-packed Complete Sealing System which provides all round smoke and draft protection as well as acoustic insulation for the majority of sliding doors.
We have taken the hard work out of finding the right acoustic door seal with the launch of the latest version of Acoustic Selector.
Introducing RainStop, a seal which delivers total protection against rain and weather combined with completely zero-threshold, barrier-free access.
A lot of safety devices are obvious and well known: smoke alarms, airbags and seatbelts, to name a few. We know what they do, and trust that they’ll do their job when the time comes.
When was the last time you considered a building’s safety aspects before walking into it? Everyday we enter buildings without a thought for where the fire exit is, let alone whether fire doors and seals have been fitted correctly.
When was the last time you considered a building’s safety aspects before walking into it? Everyday we enter buildings without a thought for where the fire exit is, let alone whether fire doors and seals have been fitted correctly.
The job of a fire door is to prevent the spread of fire from room to room, and the length of time the door will contain the fire is given in the fire rating of the door. An FD30 door will resist fire for 30 minutes and an FD60 door will resist fire for 60 minutes. The weak point of a fire door is the gap between the door and the frame, and this is where the presence of an intumescent strip is crucial.
Last week we joined our Athmer colleagues at Fensterbau Frontale, a trade show in Nuremberg, Germany. Fensterbau Frontale brings together professionals from all around the globe to talk windows, doors and facades. This year, there were over 110,000 visitors from 42 different countries. A huge gathering for any industry!
Fire safety can save lives.
It’s crucial that everyone has a level of understanding about fire safety and how to keep safe.
But what happens when what you know about fire safety is wrong?
In the event of a fire, passive fire protection in the building can prevent the fire from becoming larger, spreading, or escalating.
If you’re not moving forward, you’re falling behind.
We’re excited to announce the latest update to Acoustic Selector. With new features that let you create projects and share reports, we know you’ll find the new Acoustic Selector more helpful than ever before.
The lock is often seen as the most secure part of the door. In many scenarios this is generally true, in that when the door is locked it keeps whatever’s behind it safe. When it comes to fire protection though, the lock can easily become the weakest element.
Smoke kills. It’s dangerous and deadly but when it comes to fire safety the first thing that usually comes to mind is protection from heat and flames. Smoke, the silent killer, often gets forgotten.
Constant exposure to high levels of noise or just one instance of an extremely loud noise can cause permanent hearing damage.
Sound insulation in schools is very important, as it has been proven to directly impact on the quality of learning.
Even when properly installed and equipped with all necessary fittings like intumescent strips, fire doors are still only effective when they remain closed tightly.
Following recent events, a guest house owner was fined £20,000 after failing to have a fire risk assessment on his property, putting guests in danger when fire struck.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) recently revised BS 9999:2017, fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings – Code of practice.
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