Professionally Fitted And Secure, Fire Doors Are Number 1 Choice

Typically a fire door is considered the unattractive door that is located in most industrial buildings to protect the lives of those within it. Whilst fire doors still do their job properly, it is no longer essential that they are the "ugly door" that they once were.

Fire doors are now available in various styles and colours to choose from, so that you now able to choose a door that match your office style and environment. Not only are the fire doors a safety feature, but they also add a level of style to an office. Naturally, offices are filled with expensive technological equipment and sensitive confidential information so it is essential that any access points to the building are fitting with security equipment. This is why the most modern and up to date fire doors are fitted with a durable locking mechanism which will be hung either inwards or outwards depending on your office requirements .

As everyone knows, the primary reason behind fire doors being installed in buildings is to save lives and property if a fire occurs. It may be shocking to discover that in 2011 there was a reported 223,000 fires which resulted in 304 fire fatalities, therefore the presence of a fire door can be the difference between life and death.

The fire door will actually slow down the progress of a fire across the property which will essentially give more time to the emergency services whilst increasing chances of getting everyone involved away from the scene before they are harmed by the fire itself or the smoke which can cause serious damage to the lungs.

It is essential that care is taken when purchasing and installing fire doors because an office needs to know where its main points of weakness are. The areas that are the most vulnerable to fire should be targeted with a fire door; you are encouraged to visit showrooms where you are able to view the different designs and styles and also speak with professionals regarding the required specifications and requirements. You can also request that the fire doors are fitted for you, which would save you time and also give you that added reassurance that the door is fitted correctly by a professional.

However if you do not require a professional to fit your fire door then you can order your fire door in a fully hung Eco frame which will have all of the fittings included for ease of independent installation.