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Fire-rated Steel Doors

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A fire door becomes necessary when we want to protect the occupants in a building from accidents associated with fire and give them a chance to evacuate the premises before things get out of hand. A fire-rated steel door  appears and functions just like any other door but they come with an added feature of containing a fire in a building from spreading. The doors are a great way of passive fire protection and are used together with firewalls, smoke and fire dampers to limit the spread of fire in a specific period of time. Fire-rated doors is an excellent way of passive fire protection as they stereotype your buildings and home so as to prevent the spread of fire and smoke from one building compartments to another. The primary reason for the installation of a steel door is for security purposes. This is because of steel in naturally tough and durable. The material does not twist easily when subjected to pressure and it's, therefore, an excellent choice in the prev

Benefits of Flood Protection Doors

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When we want to protect our homes or business premises from flooding, the type of door is a crucial part of any holistic package of measures. Flooding is a destructive force and we all need to take measures in order curb the hazards of floods. Flood protection steel doors are specially made to protect against dangers associated with flash floods over the years and it's still an ongoing battle. They are specifically made to protect against rising water floods. There are three main types of flood doors: secure flood doors, sliding flood door and the heavy duty flood door. A secure flood door is a type of flood door that is watertight when locked and can also operate as a security door. This is because the door is specially made with steel frames which offer a great resistance against home invasions or burglary. Secure flood doors can, therefore, be used in protecting your loved ones from home break-ins and also from the hazards of rising floods against your home. Depending on