Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 112 THE door industry journal spring 2024 Doorsets, Fire Doors, Safety & Security Navigating Fire Safety Glass: Key Considerations for Optimal Fire Door Systems While fire safety glass is just one of the many components within a fire door system, choosing the right product is essential. Read on as, Steve Goodburn, Business Development Director at Pyroguard explores some of the factors to keep in mind… We all know the importance of taking a system approach to fire doors, with many individual components working together to provide the required level of fire protection, from the fixings and ironmongery (including hinges, locks and letter boxes) to the intumescent seals and fire safety glass. With so many fire safety glass products available on the market, there are a variety of factors that need to be considered in order to ensure you are making the best choice. Wired or clear? Historically, wired glass was the original glass of choice, commonly seen within fire doors and partitions in schools and social housing. While it can and does meet the required fire safety and impact resistance regulations, wired glass is fast becoming an obsolete product. It is also prone to various misconceptions, both by the general public and those within the industry itself. While the presence of metal wire may lead to people viewing it as a stronger product, or as an example of security glass, neither is the case; with wired glass often only having an impact rating of 3B3 to EN12600. Instead, there are a host of new clear solutions that offer more, including enhanced aesthetics and performance. As well as achieving a higher fire safety classification, substituting wired for clear glass can also deliver greater impact resistance, acoustic ratings and light transmission values, providing added levels of performance on all levels. When speed counts… With some manufacturers potentially producing thousands of fire doors every week, the speed and availability of cuttable fire safety glass is critical. Any issue in the supply chain could lead to major delays further down the line. Consider looking for cuttable products that are manufactured here in the UK. As well as supporting the country’s economy, it can also mean shorter lead times for your business and a lower carbon footprint compared to those imported from overseas.
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