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Key Fire Door Issues and Solutions
·5 min read

Key Fire Door Issues and Solutions

Fire doors are a critical component of any building's fire safety strategy, yet they are among the most commonly neglected. This article examines the most frequent fire door defects found during inspections and how to address them.

The Critical Role of Fire Doors in Passive Fire Protection Systems
·6 min read

The Critical Role of Fire Doors in Passive Fire Protection Systems

Passive fire protection works silently in the background, containing fire and smoke to give occupants time to escape. Fire doors are the most visible — and most interactive — element of this system.

Understanding Fire Door Ratings: 20-Minute to 3-Hour Protection
·5 min read

Understanding Fire Door Ratings: 20-Minute to 3-Hour Protection

Fire door ratings can be confusing. FD30, FD60, FD90, FD120 — what do the numbers mean, and which rating does your building need? We break down the classification system used in the UK.

The Importance of Fire Doors in Retail Spaces
·4 min read

The Importance of Fire Doors in Retail Spaces

Retail environments present unique fire safety challenges: high footfall, stored stock, electrical equipment, and complex layouts. Fire doors are essential to protecting both customers and property.

FD60 External Fire Doors: A Smart Investment for Safety
·5 min read

FD60 External Fire Doors: A Smart Investment for Safety

FD60 fire doors cost more upfront but provide double the fire resistance of FD30 alternatives. For external applications, the additional protection can be well worth the investment.

How to Choose the Right Fire Door Material for Your Project
·6 min read

How to Choose the Right Fire Door Material for Your Project

Oak, ash, sapele, walnut, or paint grade plywood? The material you choose affects appearance, durability, cost, and maintenance. Here is a guide to selecting the right fire door material.

Fire Door Regulations After the Building Safety Act 2022
·7 min read

Fire Door Regulations After the Building Safety Act 2022

The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced the most significant changes to fire safety regulation in a generation. Here is what changed for fire doors, who is affected, and what you need to do.

How to Install a Fire Door Correctly
·8 min read

How to Install a Fire Door Correctly

A fire door is only as good as its installation. This step-by-step guide covers gap requirements, hinge positioning, seal fitting, and the common mistakes that compromise fire performance.

Fire Door Maintenance: A 6-Monthly Checklist
·6 min read

Fire Door Maintenance: A 6-Monthly Checklist

Regular inspection is the key to fire door compliance. This practical checklist covers every point you need to assess during a six-monthly fire door inspection programme.

Glazed Fire Doors: Combining Light and Safety
·7 min read

Glazed Fire Doors: Combining Light and Safety

Glazed fire doors let natural light flow through a building without compromising fire compartmentation. Learn about glass types, rating requirements, and where to specify them.

Double Fire Doors: When and Where to Specify Them
·7 min read

Double Fire Doors: When and Where to Specify Them

Double fire doors are essential for wide openings in corridors, lobbies, and commercial spaces. Understanding meeting stile requirements and sizing is critical to getting them right.

Made to Measure Fire Doors: The Ordering Process
·6 min read

Made to Measure Fire Doors: The Ordering Process

Not every opening fits a standard door size. Made-to-measure fire doors solve the problem, but the ordering process requires accurate measurements and an understanding of lead times.

Paint Grade vs Veneer: Choosing Your Fire Door Finish
·7 min read

Paint Grade vs Veneer: Choosing Your Fire Door Finish

Should you specify paint grade plywood or a natural timber veneer for your fire doors? The answer depends on budget, aesthetics, maintenance, and the environment the door will live in.

Fire Door Ironmongery: A Complete Guide
·8 min read

Fire Door Ironmongery: A Complete Guide

Every component fitted to a fire door must be fire-rated and tested as part of the assembly. This guide covers hinges, closers, locks, handles, and the certification standards you need to know.

Fire Door Inspections: What Surveyors Look For
·7 min read

Fire Door Inspections: What Surveyors Look For

When a fire risk assessor or building surveyor inspects your fire doors, they follow a systematic process. Knowing what they check helps you prepare and avoid costly failures.

Fire Doors in HMOs: Landlord Responsibilities
·7 min read

Fire Doors in HMOs: Landlord Responsibilities

Houses in Multiple Occupation face some of the strictest fire safety requirements in UK housing. Here is what landlords need to know about fire doors in HMOs.

Intumescent Strips and Smoke Seals Explained
·7 min read

Intumescent Strips and Smoke Seals Explained

Intumescent strips and smoke seals are the hidden components that make fire doors work. This guide explains how they function, how to fit them, and when to replace them.

Fire Door Gaps: How Much is Too Much?
·7 min read

Fire Door Gaps: How Much is Too Much?

The gaps around a fire door are one of the most common reasons for inspection failures. This guide covers the tolerances, how to measure correctly, and what to do when gaps are wrong.

Fire Safety in New Build Flats: A Developer's Guide
·8 min read

Fire Safety in New Build Flats: A Developer's Guide

Getting fire doors right in new build flats is critical for building control sign-off and long-term safety. This guide covers building regs, compartmentation, and door specifications.

FD30 vs FD60: Which Fire Door Rating Do You Actually Need?
·8 min read

FD30 vs FD60: Which Fire Door Rating Do You Actually Need?

FD30 or FD60 — which fire door rating does your project actually need? This practical guide walks through the UK Building Regulations, when each rating applies, and how to decide on the borderline cases.

Fire Doors in Care Homes: CQC Compliance and Best Practice
·8 min read

Fire Doors in Care Homes: CQC Compliance and Best Practice

Care home fire doors sit at the centre of progressive horizontal evacuation and CQC compliance. A practical guide to specification, installation challenges, and inspection duties for registered providers.

Fire Door Certification Schemes Explained: Certifire, BM TRADA, Q-Mark and BWF
·8 min read

Fire Door Certification Schemes Explained: Certifire, BM TRADA, Q-Mark and BWF

Certifire, BM TRADA Q-Mark, BWF Certifire, IFC — a plain-English guide to which fire door certification schemes actually matter, what they prove, and how to verify a door is genuinely certified.

How Much Should Fire Doors Cost? A 2026 UK Price Guide
·9 min read

How Much Should Fire Doors Cost? A 2026 UK Price Guide

Fire door pricing in the UK is opaque and varies wildly. This 2026 price guide walks through what actually drives the cost of a fire door and the hidden extras most buyers forget to budget for.

Flat Entrance Doors After Grenfell: What's Changed
·9 min read

Flat Entrance Doors After Grenfell: What's Changed

How flat entrance door requirements have changed since Grenfell — what the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 now demand, and what responsible persons have to do about it.

Vision Panels in Fire Doors: Rules, Sizes & Glazing Options
·8 min read

Vision Panels in Fire Doors: Rules, Sizes & Glazing Options

Vision panels in fire doors are perfectly compatible with fire performance when specified correctly. A guide to the rules, the sizes, the glass types, and how to order them without voiding the certification.