Are Domestic Fire Doors Necessary?
We believe Fire Doors are necessary because they can save lives. Your safety, and that of your family, is paramount, so don't be fooled into thinking it's something that won't affect you. Fire doors are one of the most successful ways of protecting your family from fire and can give you precious time to get out in time before a fire takes hold.
Fire Doors Can Save Lives
By limiting how far the fire can travel it can give you and your family the time needed to escape and get the emergency services there to rescue you, even if you're still trapped within the house itself. It could also be the difference between your house becoming decimated by fire or surviving intact with minimal damage. A well-contained fire is one that can be handled safely by the fire service and this could save other people in surrounding properties as well as yourself.
Worried that you'll have an ugly fire door in your home?
Well, don't because here at The Replacement Door Company we have some gorgeous designs. It won't be a conventional fire door that you'd see in a commercial building unless that’s what you’re looking for. They come in a variety of different styles and sizes so you'll be able to find something that fits right in with the theme, decor and style of your rooms. You can also match fire doors to existing interior doors so they all fit in, without looking odd and out of place.
Where should you have fire doors?
Fire doors are a requirement in commercial buildings and you'll find the details about this in the British Building Regulations. If you're in a residential property and you're a landlord, then you'll need to have them in any property which has more than two levels or counts as a block of flats. There should be one near a kitchen, and anywhere where there's gas or electric appliances being used regularly. Ideally, a bedroom should have one too in case there's a fire while you're asleep.
Give yourself the chance to escape unharmed with a fire door
Fire doors really can give you and your family a fighting chance and can help you avoid fire and inhaling harmful smoke. You can also have fire doors with smoke and intumescent fire seals as this will help prevent any heat, smoke or flames from entering the rooms. If you're unsure of anything to do with fire doors and where you should locate them, you can speak to us here at The Replacement Door Company, or you can also get in touch with the Fire Department and get them to give your home a free assessment and tell you where the potential hazards are and where to put fire doors, they can also tell you about smoke and fire alarms if you don't have any already.
The Replacement Door Company - for stylish fire doors for your home, commercial or residential property
Take a look around our website and find your perfect quality made fire door. If you're unsure of anything, give us a call and one of our team will be more than happy to discuss your needs and help you make an informed choice. Don't place your family, friends, workers or tenants in danger, have fire doors fitted and give yourself peace of mind.