Door and Window Safety

Door and Window Safety

Doors and windows are the weak spots in the fight towards fire containment. Even with extensive use of fire-rated construction materials, poorly managed openings undermine the integrity of an entire building. Fire doors left ajar or open windows lack protection, and the likelihood of fire escalation rises dramatically.

To counter this risk, our range of fire safety hardware ensures these elements restrict fire spread. This greatly reduces the risk of fire damage, as well as the risk to life.

We offer a comprehensive selection of components to strengthen your building’s structural defence against fire.

Door Safety Hardware and Accessories

Fire doors inhibit the advance of flames and smoke, while fire exit doors prioritise swift egress during emergencies. When correctly fitted, both support efficient evacuation and enhance occupant safety.

Strategic upgrades such as outward-opening push bars and panic handles facilitate rapid movement through exits. During emergencies, they effectively streamline evacuations and minimise chaos. These features promote a smooth flow of traffic, crucial when seconds matter.

And there are various different options available to keep them secure. These include alarms which fit on the door and will sound if opened. They not only work to alert you when someone has used one, but they also deter unnecessary use.

Regarding fire doors, you have a wide range of intumescent products which turn your door into an airtight seal. This helps to keep smoke and flames on the other side of the door, preventing fire spread and injuries.

Seals around the door will expand and plug the gap between the door and the frame if exposed to fire. And likewise, intumescent letterboxes and grilles work in the same way. And fire-rated door viewers also do the same job. These all mean that you can keep the door functional whilst helping to protect you and other occupants.

To ensure the doors are up to the job, you also need to use hinges which are capable of withstanding a fire. Crafted with intumescent, this hardware withstands increasing temperatures and slows the spread of fire.

Plus, don’t forget to install signs which tell people to keep fire doors closed and which way the fire exit is.

Window Safety Hardware and Accessories

You’ve seen it in films and TV programs that when a window breaks in a room engulfed in flames, a fireball emerges. This is because of the sudden rush of oxygen into the room, directly fuelling fires.

This is precisely why you should keep windows airtight when you shut them. The gap between the glass and the window is usually the Achilles' heel. However, installing intumescent glazing tape around the window or using an intumescent glazing channel fixes this issue.

And just like with doors, consider installing alarms that notify you when someone opens a window. This deters incorrect or malicious use and keeps your building protected ahead of fire dangers.

If you find yourself trapped in a room and the only exit is the window, you’ll need a fire escape ladder safely escape. You should have no trouble finding ones to suit your needs, as some are suitable for windows on the third floor and loft windows.