Why timber doorsets?

Performance

Legislation

• As a Responsible Person/s under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005  – whether employer, owner of a building, or person in control of the building (fire safety; new build design; asset management; capital works; operations…) you have a responsibility for fire safety measures
• You will want to know that your fire safety measures including fire doors perform

Standards

• Timber doorsets are tested at UKAS accredited test houses for performance testing
• Tested as a complete doorset: door, frame, seals, glass, hardware
• Timber doorsets offer multiple performance characteristics  including:
  • Fire, Smoke Control, Security, Thermal Insulation, Weathertightness, Durability, Acoustics
• Performance standards exist for all the above to meet building regulations
• Test reports, scopes and declaration of performance verify the doorsets performance

Whole Life Costs

Reduced capital cost

• Single source supplier
• Quality controlled  doorsets
• Accurately sized & morticed for hardware
• Straightforward assembly
• Reduced risk of accidents to installers
• Reduced risk of damage / loss on site
• Reduced purchase costs

Reduced operational cost

• Timber is repairable
• Fire doorsets must be regularly maintained under the RR(FS)O
• Timber doorsets provide clear traceability, allowing for the purchaser to go to the doorset manufacturer for replacement parts
• Timber is a traditional material for fire doorsets, unlike newer lightweight insulation materials that, once flammable, can contribute to the fire load and toxicity affecting the building and inhabitants.

Reduced disposal cost

• Timber is a natural material & biodegradable making it less costly on the environment too
• Timber doorsets reduce landfill wastage fees & tax
• Timber doorsets offer cradle to grave approach for building design

Quality & Traceability

Third party certification manufacture

• Through a UKAS accredited independent  notified body
• Certification for manufacture ensures what is produced  accurately reflects what is tested
• Reassurance to back up your purchasing decision & evidence to back up your fire safety measures

Third party certification installation

• Through a UKAS accredited independent notified body
• Certification for installation ensures your certified doorset is correctly installed
• Reassurance to back up your fire safety measures

Chain of custody

• Records of the timber used
• Sustainability