As legislation continues to tighten in the wake of recent fire catastrophes, A Perry & Co is launching its new CE Marked and CERTIFIRE Approved PerryShield range of fire door ironmongery. The complete, integrated, fire rated range of door hinges, locks and latches, and intumescent protection kits has been designed …
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Fire tests from as early as 2014, showed cladding used on Grenfell Tower failed to meet the safety standards, a BBC investigation has found. The cladding used on Grenfell was Reynobond PE, aluminium panels containing a plastic filling, that were popular in cost-conscious council refurbishment schemes. While zinc cladding was …
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