Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 60 THE door industry journal spring 2022 Domestic Garage Doors dhf Launches Garage Door Safety Video for Members and Consumers Door & Hardware Federation (dhf) has announced the launch of its new garage door safety video for members, installers, and consumers, to better understand the complexities of the ‘hold-to-run’ feature. The six-minute video, which provides several safety demonstrations, clearly explains the issues surrounding the understanding of hold-to-run, as far as safety is concerned, and that the opening and closing of the door are not the sole considerations. For example, if the door is above a certain weight, or if the door opens onto a public highway, additional safety features are required. With dhf’s Garage Door Group being consumer-facing, the organisation believes it is vital to raise awareness of the overall safety features of the domestic garage door. “Our video focuses on the hold-to-run feature associated with roller garage doors and very clearly highlights the importance of considering safety (as well as aesthetics and cost) when choosing a new garage door,” says dhf’s Head of Commercial Operations, Patricia Sowsbery-
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