How To Eliminate Risks When Specifying Fire Door Products
By Blue60 on Mar 26, 2026 10:00:00 AM
Specifying the right fire door products is one of the most important responsibilities in any building project. Getting it wrong doesn’t just affect compliance; it can compromise safety, increase liability and lead to costly rework.
How To Pass A Fire Door Inspection: The Checklist
By Blue60 on Mar 12, 2026 10:00:00 AM
Fire doors are one of the most important life-saving features in any building, but only if they’re properly installed, maintained and inspected. In the UK, fire door inspections are a legal requirement under fire safety regulations. These regulations help ensure that doors can hold ba …
Why Use Timberex Wedge Packers Vs Hardwood Packers For Fire Doors
By Blue60 on Jan 21, 2026 10:00:01 AM
Fire doors play a critical role in passive fire protection. Designed to contain fire and smoke within building compartments, their effectiveness depends on all fixtures, fittings and materials being installed correctly.
Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Installing Fire Doors
By Blue60 on Jan 7, 2026 10:00:00 AM
Any mistakes made during the installation of a fire door could compromise its integrity and put the building and its occupants at risk. Here, we take a look at five of the most important mistakes to avoid when installing fire doors.
Grenfell Fire Doors Failures: How Has Fire Safety Changed?
By Blue60 on Dec 17, 2025 10:00:01 AM
On the 14th June 2017, a devastating fire tore through Grenfell Tower in West London, resulting in the tragic loss of 72 lives. The fire, which originated in a fourth-floor flat, spread rapidly up the 24-storey residential block. The speed of the spread highlighted significant failure …
What Is A Fire Door Inspection, When And Why You Need It?
By Blue60 on Dec 3, 2025 10:00:01 AM
Fire door inspections are a crucial part of the maintenance of any large building. These inspections assess a fire door’s condition and functionality. During an inspection, all components of the door will be checked to ensure they operate correctly and are able to perform their role i …
Why You Need Fire-Rated Packers & Why They Need To Be Tested
By Blue60 on Nov 19, 2025 10:00:01 AM
Fire doors are a critical part of fire safety in commercial and residential buildings. Crucial for passive fire protection, they contain fire and smoke within compartments, allowing for safe evacuation and helping to minimise damage. The effectiveness of a fire door relies on the corr …
How Blue60 Fire-Rated Foam Helps You Achieve Fire & Acoustic Compliance
By Blue60 on Nov 5, 2025 10:00:01 AM
Blue60 fire-rated foam is a specialist product that’s designed for fire resistance but that also offers acoustic insulation. The foam seals gaps between doorsets and walls, and prevents fire and smoke passage for passive fire protection.
Are Fire-Rated Packers Required When Using Blue60 Fire Foam?
By Blue60 on Oct 22, 2025 10:00:01 AM
Made from durable, non-compressible materials, fire-rated packers play a crucial part in maintaining the structural integrity and fire-resistance of properly installed fire doors. Using Blue60 packers with Blue60 foam when fitting a fire door is therefore an effective way to maximise …