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Social housing set to improve with the 2024 Budget

Social housing is in the spotlight after Chancellor Rachel Reeves addressed the urgent need for affordable housing in the 2024…

What defines an external doorset?

We are often asked by customers, What constitutes an external doorset? – particularly in the context of legislation requiring external…

How do I know if my fire doors meet current requirements?

Councils and housing associations must be confident that their properties are fitted with fully compliant fire doors, but this is…

Solidcor: founded to improve resident safety

We’re a relatively young company, compared to some door manufacturers, but we see that as an advantage. Why? Because we…

Maintenance budgets and the need for speed – we get it!

At this time of year, contractors, councils and housing associations are mindful of the end of the tax year looming…

10-day lead time: Still in time for Christmas!

Christmas is nearly upon us once again, and you might be thinking that any new fire door installations will have…

Solid thinking behind our new timber doors

Since we founded Solidcor in 2019, with the ambition to create a truly high-performance and maintenance-free fire door, we have…

How does EN 1634 testing practically differ from BS 476?

As most know, the longstanding British Standard 476, which set the requirements for fire resistance of doors and windows, is…

Whitepapers

The seven tests that prove your front entrance door is up to scratch

WHITEPAPER The front entrance door is a vital element of any building. If not built to a high standard, it represents…

Why is Triple Certification of fire doors important?

WHITEPAPER The above quote reflects a growing trend for doorsets to be tested in the three ways described: to assess their…

BS8214 explained

WHITEPAPER WHITEPAPER In this whitepaper, we wanted to give a practical interpretation of what BS 8214 means for the correct…

Where fire doors must be fitted

WHITEPAPER Where must fire doors be fitted? Fire doors are a familiar feature of many buildings, but not every door is a…

What British Standards should my doors meet?

WHITEPAPER The duties and responsibilities of those involved in the design, construction and ongoing provision of safe and suitable social…

Tried and tested: doorset configurations

WHITEPAPER Tasteful design style and resident safety should exist in perfect harmony. Our commitment to fire door style, safety and…

How to ensure your fire doors meet BS 8300

WHITEPAPER What is BS 8300? BS 8300 is the British Standard that sets out the code of practice to follow…

Choosing the right doors for the right doorways in apartment buildings

WHITEPAPER The doors in apartment buildings can vary in their purpose. Some provide access to and from the outside world,…

Certification documents

R30 & R60 IFCC1503 Dual Certification

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R30 IFCC1544 Triple Scope Certification

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Secured By Design Certificate

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Constancy of Performance

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Declaration of Performance

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The seven tests that prove your front entrance door is up to scratch
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Why is Triple Certification of fire doors important? – Whitepaper
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Why is Triple Certification of fire doors important? – Whitepaper
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Choosing the right doors for the right doorways in apartment buildings – Whitepaper
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A look beneath the surface of different fire door types – Whitepaper

A look beneath the surface of different fire door types

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T30 FED Installation Manual

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T30 COM Installation Manual

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R60 Installation Manual

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R30 Side Light & Fan Light Installation Manual

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R30 Installation Manual

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