Weather Seals

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Admin

As the nights are getting darker, colder, wetter and more windy it’s the time of year that many home owners and business owners discover the need for a weather seal. Fire seal store is one of the UK’s leading online seal store that. We have an excellent range of weather seals available to help protect your home against the elements.

Weather SealsThere are numerous types of weather seals available, one of which is compression seals. This seal is designed to fit around any window frame to help prevent any drafts or moisture entering through any cracks. Not only does it help keep the elements out, but also retain heat within your home or business, helping to keep energy bills down. Compression seals are extremely easy to install, they are manufactured with a self-adhesive backing which means a quick and easy installation to last for years. A compression can generally cover gaps of around 24mm. Our compression seals come in a wide range of colours ensuring that they effortlessly blend into your window frames.

To help element draughts from your home we stock Draught Excluder Tape. The tape is ideal to quickly and effectively seal drafts from around your glazing and window panels. The tape is very simple to install as it has a self adhesive backing. In addition to excluding draughts it can help reduce noise and rattles around window frames and door frames.

Another simple and effective weather seal if the Super Seal Draught Excluder for use on either external or internal doors. With an Anodised aluminum alloy carrier this durable draught excluder features a black nylon brush to help stop air passing through gaps under doors.

If you would like any further information about any of our weather seals please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 0113 2778577 and discuss you requirements with one of our seal specialists.

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The Importance of Intumescent Seals

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Admin

A recent article on the Hotel Industry Magazine website has highlighted a debate about Intumescent Seals. The debate is in light of the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Determination on the need for Intumescent Seals in hotels. The determination was a disappointment to The Intumescent Fire Seals Association who say it relies heavily on poorly interpreted history and statistics. The determination contracted the implicit need for Intumescent Seals and goes against the worldwide trend to fit fire protection seals. For many years legislators and researchers have recognised the assurance that Intumescent Seals bring as they provide essential safety in the event of a fire.

Over the years tests to guide fire safety have evolved, especially since the early 1970’s when Intumescent Seals had not been invented. In the 1970’s some tests were carried out that did not replicate true fire situations and this lead to some misguided procedures being used. These days many things have changed including the sort of furniture we have. Modern day furniture often comes in flat packs and is manufactured from wood based composites which may lead to more heat release and smoke being produced in the advent of a fire. Around 2002 Intumescent Seals started being fitted as a matter of course, especially in commercial properties. This lead to far fewer deaths in things like hotels but is by no means a cue for complacency. We must never forget the blaze that ravaged Newquay’s Penhallow Hotel in 2007, killing three people. The hotel failed to make an adequate risk assessment before the blaze and many fire safety measures were not in place which lead to it being such a terrible disaster. Our can read more on this by clicking here.

Intumescent Seals from the Fire Seal Store are an extremely important part of fire safety. Using Intumescent Seals help control fire as they contain an expandable graphite compound that releases foam at a certain temperature. This foam then fills the door leaf to frame gap offering a secure seal.

If you require more information about any of our Intumescent Seals please do not hesitate to contact our fire seal team on 0113 2778577 or feel free to email us.

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Fire Door Seals

Posted on July 2, 2012 by FireSealStore

Fire Door Seals operate by expanding under heat thus closing the gap between door holes aiding the prevention of the spread of fire between rooms. We also provide a variety of Fire Door Seals that also act by lowering the spread of smoke. It is now law that all fire doors be fitted with the appropriate seals; here at the Fire Seal Store we offer a range of Seals that can aid in the prevention of smoke dispersion.

We also offer a Fire Glass Seal system that can fit to a variety of 30-minute fire resistant doors and screens. The Fire Glass Seal along with the series of Fire Door Seals can be used as an excellent anti-spread system against the spread of fire and smoke.

We offer Fire Door Seals in a variety of sizes to fit the demand of whatever usage they require. Our extremly popular range Pyroplex range comes with a self-adhesive backing system for easy fitting requiring no special tools. Along with this Pyroplex Fire Door Seals are tested to BS476 Part 22:1987 amongst other International Standards. Pyroplex’ Fire Door Seals range also comply with the demands of CERTIFIRE TS35

Fire Door Seals

When self fitting a Fire Door Seal it is vastly important as to the measurements around the door as for the Fire Door Seal system to work to the best of its ability, as a general rule of thumb the space between both edges should not exceed 3mm with the same being given along the top of the door frame for safety purposes.

The vast importance of fitting the following Fire Door Seals could save a lot of headache and could help in the prevention of fire. We provide a wide variety of Fire Door Seals as to attend to all our customers need so please feel free to browse our selection of Fire Door Seals.

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Acoustic Door Seals

Posted on June 29, 2012 by FireSealStore

The Fire Seal Store offers a wide range of Acoustic Door Seals that negotiate the problem of sound pollution travelling between rooms in building. Acoustic Door Seals operate on the basis of diminishing the decibels that can travel between rooms by insulating the gaps around doors that normally allow sound to travel through them. Acoustic Door Seals can be a great investment for those wishing to cordon of sound in their domestic or commercial property; if it be lowering the sound that escapes a rehearsing room or to offer enhanced privacy in a hotel room.

We offer a wide variety of Acoustic Door Seals take for instance the Sonic Astragal Acoustic 35dB Rw that can be used in accordance with wooden and metal door assemblies, composed of an aluminium build, whilst leaving a trim that cleverly covers the sealing portion of the system. This Acoustic Door Seal is best used in environments such as meeting rooms or staff rooms that require a degree of privacy.

Acoustic Door Seals

Another popular Acoustic Door Seal we offer is the Norsound 810 which easily passed the 10,000 cycle test, this system is more commonly used in domestic environments such as doorways to kitchens to help lower the noise pollution of the humming of fridges. Not only does the Norsound 810 offer properties of a classical Acoustic Door Seal; but it can also help keep out drafts thus helping the preservation of energy and the lowering of costs.

Acoustic Door seals

A variety of our Acoustic Door Seals that we offer posses fire rate properties of up to even 60 minutes! Along with this our range of Acoustic Door Seals comply with the latest building regulations including Approved Document M & E. Here at Fire Seal Store we offer a wide variety of Acoustic Door Seals please see our entire range for further details and prices.

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New Product – Door Edge Protectors

Posted on May 4, 2012 by FireSealStore

Fire Seal Store is pleased to announce another new product, the Yeoman Shield Door Edge Protector. The FD30 and FD60 door edge protectors are now available to purchase online. This new product has been designed to reduce damage and expensive maintenance costs to a doors edge, face and it’s frame. They are perfect for use on brand new doors to help maintain the pristine appearance of a brand new door. Additionally they can also be used to provide a new lease of life to damage doors or older doors.

Yeoman Shield Door Edge ProtectorsThe Yeoman Shield Door Edge Protectors don’t just look great but are also extremely practical with a built in fire rated fire seal they can help prevent the spread of fire and smoke throughout a building. They are currently fire rated for 30 minutes, so they can withstand fire and smoke for up to 30 minutes. The Yeoman Shield Door Edge Protectors is the complete solution for any fire door. It can be fitted easily to new and used doors. Additionally the door edge protectors can be fitted to any size door, with no limitation of the thickness.

This fantastic new door edge protector is available in 2200mm x 50mm x 44 & 54mm (door thickness) x 50mm. It is also available in HessianEx or FlamoutEx finishes which conceals abrasion and also double swing profiles complete with 15 or 20mm x 4mm intumescent smoke seal. The Yeoman Shield Door Edge Protectors are available in a wide choice of colours, which include, White, Black, Cream, Brown and Dark Grey. If you are interested in other colours  please feel free to call us on 0113 2778577 for assistance.

The Yeoman Shield Door Edge Protector is available from only £110.25 + VAT* and is available for next day delivery! Your can order your edge protector here.

 

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New Product – Union Hinge Left Hand

Posted on May 1, 2012 by FireSealStore

Union Hinge Left HandFire Seal Store are pleased to announce a new product to our hardware range, the Union Hinge Left Hand This Lift-off hinge is suitable for heavy duty applications, perfect for use on heavy duty fire doors. The union hinge left hinge is perfect for use in public buildings where doors are used highly frequently. As public building doors are often used without care or attention so a hard-wearing strong hinge is a must for doors of this structure.

Fire Seal Store are offering these superb lift off fire door hinges at the incredible price of £1.60 + VAT * per hinge. You can purchase the union hinge left hand here.

* Price correct when the article was written, it is subject to change without prior warning.

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Intumescent seals

Posted on April 5, 2012 by FireSealStore

Intumescent SealIntumescent seals are the very latest generation in fire seals; they boast a large range of new and exciting features.  These seals are specifically designed for use within fire door assemblies for maximum impact. Fire door assemblies are often overlooked when you are protecting a building against fire, something that is vital to ensure that fire is not spread throughout a building.

An intumescent seal is assembled using a PVC casing, which contains an expandable graphite-based compound. This particular type of compound is completely unaffected from the moisture in the air; this ensures that the seal will always function correctly. Additionally the seal will not require any further protection during the installation of the intumescent seal.

Once the seal reaches a certain temperature from the heat of a fire, the expandable graphite compound that is located in the PVC casing will begin to release foam. This foam will then fill the door leaf to frame gap to ensure that a secure seal is made. The strong seal will then help stabilise fire door assemblies as they move and expand under the strong heat of the fire.  This is the reason why more and more builders and construction workers are beginning to use intumescent seals.

Our range of intumescent seals have been tested to 30 or 60 minute ratings which means they are capable of withstanding fire and preventing the spread of fire for up to 30 or 60 minutes. If someone is trapped within a building, this could be the difference between life and death.

Intumescent Seals are available in wide choice of colours to enable them to blend into door frames perfectly without being intrusive on the design of your door. Available in a range of sizes, Fire Seal Store is certain that we have a suitable intumescent seal for all your requirements.

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Smoke Seals

Posted on March 2, 2012 by FireSealStore

Fire Seal Store offers a wide choice of smoke seals which are available to purchase online. We pride ourselves on supplying the highest quality seals as possible and will only stock our seals from leading, well trusted suppliers.

Smoke SealSmoke seals have been  designed and developed to help stop harmful and toxic smoke from spreading throughout a building that is on fire. They are extremely important should someone be unfortunate enough to become trapped in a room during a outbreak of fire. A smoke seal works by expanding once it reaches a certain temperature. This will then cause the seal to completely seal a door or window, this will then prevent any toxic smoke from entering the room. As with fire seals, they also come with a  30 or 60 minute  ratings, this means that they can withstand high temperatures and  help prevent smoke from entering a room for up to 30 or 60 minutes. Smoke seals can make the difference between life and death.

To ensure that our smoke seals are unintrusive, our range of seals are available in a choice of colour options to ensure that they blend directly into a door perfectly. They can also be used in new or old buildings and on almost any type of door. Additionally, many of our fire seals and smoke seals are available combined, this means that you will only have to install one seal to help prevent fire and smoke from spreading throughout a building.

If you would like any further information about any of our smoke seals or other related products, please feel free to contact us.

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Fire Door Edge Protection

Posted on January 19, 2012 by FireSealStore

In February 2012 www.firesealstore.com will be launching a new product line. Fire Rated Door Edge Protection is designed to maximise the lifespan of your existing fire doors. It will be available in 30 & 60 minute fire ratings and in a variety of colours to match your decor. We’ll keep you posted for further developments.

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Weather Seals

Posted on December 28, 2011 by FireSealStore

The British winter has finally hit us with strong windows and lot’s of rain and it’s the time that many people discover that the need for weather seals are a must! Do not worry, Fire Seal Store has a brilliant range of weather seals to choose from to ensure your property is fully protected against the elements.

Weather SealsWe have a superb choice of weather seals which are available in a range of different colours ensuring that they effortlessly blend into your window frames. Our seals are available in white, brown and black.

Fire seal store recommends that you use our compression weather seals to ensure that you are completely protected from the weather. Our compression weather seals help keep the wet and wind out, whilst keeping the heat from your home escaping. Our weather seals are extremely easy to install, they use a strong self adhesive backing which ensures a long lasting, secure installation. Our weather seals are extremely versatile can can cover gaps of up to 24mm.

Another product in our weather seal range includes our Draught Excluder Tape this tape is perfect to quickly and effectively seal drafts from around windows and glazing panels. This perfectly compliments our door draught excluders which are perfect for sealing small gaps under doors which results in a drafts coming through and heat loss.

If you would like any further information about any of our weather seals please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 0113 2778577 and discuss you requirements with one of our seal specialists.

 

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