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7 Reasons Your Swing Door Isn’t Closing Properly (And What to Do About It)

In a commercial property, doorways play a very important role. They serve as the entry point for your patrons and employees, while also playing an important role in ensuring energy efficiency and compliance with safety regulations. This means that when you’re experiencing a door closing problem, it becomes more than a minor inconvenience. If your …

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5 Ways to Maintain Manual Doors in High-Traffic Commercial Environments

When it comes to a property’s functionality, efficiency, safety, and security, commercial doors play a key role. Whether it’s a fire exit, automatic, sliding, or manual door, it needs to be properly maintained with commercial door servicing. Manual industrial doors are meant to withstand heavy traffic and rough use, but that doesn’t mean they’re without …

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4 Environmental Benefits of Aluminium Doors

When you consider how to make your commercial properties more eco-friendly, you might think of installing solar panels, insulating the building, and double-glazing your windows. But one thing many people miss is how their choice of door impacts the eco-friendliness of their property.  Sustainable door materials like aluminium have grown in popularity over the last …

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5 Common Sliding Door Problems and How To Fix Them

If your sliding doors are getting jammed or no longer opening smoothly, you’re probably looking for ways to fix them. A sliding door problem can rob you of the benefits that these doors offer in the first place, such as easy access, traffic flow and aesthetics.  With constant usage, just like with other doors and …

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Fire Safety Regulations To Be Followed By Schools in the UK

Each year, one in eight schools in Britain experiences an arson attack, with an estimated 90,000 school-going children having their education interrupted because of school fires. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has estimated that school fires cost  £100 million annually.  When fire regulations in schools aren’t followed, their impact can be extensive; children who …

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Emergency Exit Routes for Businesses

Workplace fires are more common than you’d think. During 2023-24, there were over 7000 instances of workplace fires in the UK. Although there has been a considerable improvement over the past decade (9458 workplace fire outbreaks recorded 2013-2014), this figure is still unacceptably high. Businesses must work proactively to implement safety measures that adhere to …

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UK Fire Safety Regulations 2025: Everything You Must Know

Between July 2023 and June 2024, the Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) recorded 233 fire-related fatalities. Fire incidents can be devastating, potentially destroying lives and properties within minutes.  Many of us are still plagued by the memory of the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy in west London, which claimed 72 lives. The inquiry into the fire …

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4 Key Ways to Save Costs on Commercial Door Repairs

The commercial door you use for your business is extremely important, as it plays a huge role in the impression you make on clients. Put simply, it needs to have an aesthetic appeal while providing you with maximum safety and security.  No matter what door you use, it will require regular maintenance and care. Having …

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Top Window and Door Trends for 2025

An increasing number of home and commercial property owners are investing in improving the curbside appeal of their properties. They see doors and windows as more than just functional; they’re a way to add style and flair to a residential or commercial space. As we move into 2025, property owners are moving away from one-size-fits-all …

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6 Tips to Secure Your Business Premises During Christmas Holidays

The festive season is just around the corner, and many shops and businesses are decked out in their finest, attracting not just customers but burglars and vandals, too. The festive season also sees high in-store traffic, and retailers prepare to meet demand by stocking up on inventories worth thousands of pounds, leaving their properties at …