Anatomy of Fire Doors Installed
MD Bespoke Solutions is a leader in fire safety, specialising in installing and maintaining high-quality fire doors. We recognise the vital role that fire doors play in protecting lives and assets.
The challenge of preventing fire spread demands more than a typical door. Fire doors are engineered to endure extreme heat, smoke, and flames. This is achieved through careful design and construction and the use of specialised, resilient materials.
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What are fire doors made from?
Fire doors rely on carefully selected materials for fire resistance and durability. They feature a steel core that provides strength and internal layers like rockwool or silicate boards, which offer insulation.
They have a number of crucial components for safety. Intumescent seals expand under heat. This creates a tight barrier that restricts fire and smoke spread and maintains building compartmentation. These specialised seals prevent the rapid progression of fire and enhance overall safety.
Fire-rated glazing allows vision panels without compromising integrity, ensuring visibility during emergencies. This combination of robust core materials and specialised features enables fire doors to effectively contain fires, safeguarding lives and property by preventing rapid spread and maintaining structural integrity.
Fire door manufacturing
We install top-quality fire doors made by specialist manufacturers. Creating fire doors demands precise engineering and strict quality control. These components must fit perfectly within the door for it to function correctly. The doors feature robust hinges that support its weight and resist heat and corrosion.
Self-closing mechanisms will ensure that doors shut automatically during a fire and contain the flames and smoke. This feature maintains fire compartment integrity and prevents the spread of fire through open doorways. These high-quality parts are essential for fire doors to perform their life-saving function. Rigorous standards guarantee each door provides critical protection, safeguarding buildings and occupants.
How do they function?
Fire doors are designed to ensure safe evacuation. They feature panic hardware and clear signage for easy operation during emergencies. They meet strict regulations and require rigorous fire resistance tests in accredited labs. Prototypes endure intense heat to verify their ability to withstand fire for specified times.
This certification ensures they perform as they are designed to. These doors balance fire containment with safe egress, so they fulfill dual roles. They protect lives by slowing fire spread while enabling swift, unimpeded escape, adhering to stringent standards for guaranteed performance.
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Who needs fire doors?
Fire doors are paramount for safety and compliance across diverse sectors. Landlords, housing associations, and councils rely on them to protect tenants and maintain building integrity. They are vital for buy-to-let mortgages where fire risk assessments are now mandatory. Pubs, hotels, and clubs prioritise fire doors to safeguard patrons during high occupancy.
Educational institutions, from schools to universities, ensure student and staff safety. Care homes and housing for vulnerable residents depend on them for crucial fire protection. Leisure centres and sports areas also require robust fire door systems. In all these settings, fire doors are not just a regulatory requirement but a fundamental life-saving measure.
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