Jane Embury, director, looks at some of the lessons we’ve learned from fires in the USA. In a second article we’ll look at some UK fires that have shaped regulations here and internationally. Every major fire teaches its own lessons. We learn from catastrophe and it’s a pity that it can take loss of life […]
fire resistant glazing
Care Homes – Fire Safety
Chris Peters, our Chief Design Manager, takes a two-part look at the special requirements for care homes fire safety. We recently supplied to a £7.5 million state-of-the-art care home in Warwick, which is due to open this autumn. We installed fire-rated screens and doors in this inspirational facility that will provide care for 72 older people and […]
Better by design
Our advanced glazing products are designed to protect buildings against a range of threats. Most commonly, that threat is fire and our products and systems can be found here and internationally. We also have experience of working across all sectors, whether that’s offices, retail, healthcare, transport or education. Right now, we’re working on two educational […]
Past present
The UK market for passive fire protection products is estimated to be worth around £650m. In the last couple of years, the market has grown by some 2%. This was a period of recovery for the overall construction industry, especially in the education, commercial, retail and leisure sectors. However, looking ahead, forecasts suggest a more […]
Cost and cost
At Wrightstyle, we have a proud track record of developing next-generation fire resistant glazing systems, writes our MD Tim Kempster. For example, we were the first company to design and successfully test a fire-rated openable window. That was designed specifically for a hotel in Dubai. More recently, we brought to market the first unlatched glazed […]
