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Fire

09 December 2024

DensDeck: Why fire is a sustainability issue – the carbon cost of PV panel roof fires

Posted on by Max Banner

Failure to prevent fire spread and penetration from PV panels puts lives at risk and undermines the sustainability of a building – the words of Ieuan Compton – International Strategic Marketing Manager at Georgia-Pacific’s DensDeck, who writes this article…

Hush

16 October 2024

Hush: Which resilient bars are best for acoustic insulation projects?

Posted on by Max Banner

One of the most important ways to ensure sound transmission is minimised through a wall, floor or ceiling is to decouple the structural elements, such as joists, studwork or masonry, from those that face onto the room. Hush Acoustics has more…

DensDeck

09 May 2024

DensDeck: How can you reduce the risk of solar panel roof fires?

Posted on by Max Banner

To reduce the risk of a solar panel flat roof fire, measures should be taken to prevent electrical arcing, as this is the major factor that could cause an outbreak of fire. DensDeck explains more…

Lorient

01 September 2023

Lorient: The New RJ007 Slimline Letterplate for FD30 & FD60

Posted on by Max Banner

Lorient – manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems – offers a new slimline fire & security rated letterplate into its door hardware protection range.

JB Kind

02 May 2023

JB Kind launches innovative new PAS 24 compliant door leaf

Posted on by Max Banner

JB Kind invests in an innovative new door core which has met the stringent set of standards necessary to receive the PAS 24 accreditation.

Promat

10 October 2022

Promat: Maximising structural fire protection

Posted on by Max Banner

Leading fire protection specialist, Promat, has launched PROMATECT®-H, a high-performance fire-resistant calcium silicate board tested to EN 13381-3: 2015. Find out more about it here…

04 July 2018

GGF launches updated fire-resistant guide

Posted on by Emma Jarrett

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Fire-Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has announced the launch of an updated version of its fire-resistant glazing best practice guide.

06 June 2018

GGF on the importance of fire-resistant glazing at FIREX

Posted on by Emma Jarrett

With the FIREX show fast approaching, the GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) is preparing to raise awareness of the importance of fire-resistant glazing.