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We all know about the necessity of fire doors in a fire safety system- but despite the extra two hours of resistance it can provide, fire door mastic is often overlooked<\/h2>\n

Fire door mastic is a sealant that is applied around the edges of fire doors to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.<\/p>\n

Without it, fire doors are not guaranteed to perform at their optimum and prevent the spread of fire and smoke during an incident.<\/p>\n

How do I identify which fire door mastic is best?<\/h3>\n

An FD120 rating guarantees<\/a> the mastic is able to resist fire for up to 120 minutes- significantly more than lower rated fire door mastics.<\/p>\n

Given how fast fires can overtake buildings, the extra time and protection offered by the FD120 rating could not only save assets, but lives.<\/p>\n

Fire door longevity is another benefit of choosing the right sealant<\/h3>\n

Fire doors are exposed to a significant number of stresses and strain during their lifetimes- such as heat and smoke during a fire, as well as general exposure to the elements.<\/p>\n

All these factors can cause the sealant around fire doors to deteriorate, which compromises their ability to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. FD120-rated fire door mastics are more resistent to this kind of wear and tear, providing a higher level of protection for longer.<\/p>\n

Improved fire safety standards are often reflected in insurance premiums<\/h3>\n

Greater longevity in a fire safety system can mean reduced insurance costs for building owners.<\/p>\n

High quality mastic is often recognised in insurance assessments to determine premium prices and taking steps to improve fire safety can lead to lower insurance premiums over time.<\/p>\n

Certitek recommends that building owners consider investing in FD120-rated fire door mastic as part of their fire safety system to ensure the highest level of protection<\/a> possible. You can find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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