What is a Doorset?

What is a Doorset?

A doorset (or door set) is basically a complete door kit that includes the door itself, the frame, intumescents, smoke seals, glazing and ironmongery such as hinges and locks. Factory-installed …

UK fire door regulations.

Fire Door Regulations: What You Need to Know

Fire door regulations are laws and guidelines that ensure buildings have proper fire-resistant doors to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. Fire doors are required by law in residential …

Can You Paint Fire Doors?

Can You Paint Fire Doors?

Fire doors are designed and constructed differently from regular doors, but that doesn’t mean you can’t decorate them. In this guide, we’ll show you how to paint a fire door. …

Do Fire Doors Need to Be Self-Closing?

Do Fire Doors Need to Be Self-Closing?

To ensure a fire door functions correctly, a self-closing door closer is installed to ensure it stays shut in the event of a fire. But why do fire doors need …

What is a Fire Door?

What is a Fire Door?

Fire doors are crucial for protecting people and property during fires through fire compartmentalisation, fire safety measures designed to minimise the potential for fire damage. Put simply, a fire door …

Are Fire Doors a Legal Requirement in Flats?

Are Fire Doors a Legal Requirement in Flats?

Ensuring the safety of residents in multi-occupancy buildings is a top priority. If you own or manage flats, you may wonder whether fire doors are legally required. In this guide, …