Allegion UK , a pioneer in fire safety hardware and manufacturer of ‘ Briton ’ door controls , has expanded its library of customer support materials with new installation videos for its highly popular 2003 and 2003V surface mounted door closers .

Allegion ’ s newly published video series provides customers with an illustrative set of installation and adjustment instructions for door mount pull , transom mount and

parallel arm mount fixings across its leading product lines . With each video , Allegion aims to improve the accuracy of door closer fittings by delivering a comprehensive walkthrough of the 2003 and 2003V installation process , from the product unboxing to its fixing methods and measurements , as illustrated by Briton ’ s unique self-adhesive Accufit template system .

With plans to further develop the video library to include step-by-step installation guidance for the Briton 2130B overhead

closer , Allegion will shortly complete a suite of digitally curated support materials , which includes technical datasheets , product certifications , fixing templates and downloadable service and maintenance instructions .

John Fairhurst , business development manager at Allegion UK , commented : “ Where the safety of buildings and their occupants is reliant on fire door hardware , we too often identify inaccurate installation as a leading cause for inadequate product performance . In order to prioritise fire safety , we believe it ’ s crucial to eliminate the issues assocated with incorrect hardware installation , and in adding short and engaging video content to our resources , we can further support our customers in this area .

“ Driven by our ongoing commitment to improving fire door safety standards , and following the success of our updated Accufit system for the 2003 and 2003V , we have also developed a new Accufit template for the Briton 2130B , which is available now and will feature in a standalone series of installation videos set to launch later this year .”

To view the latest series of installation support videos from Allegion UK , visit : www . briton . co . uk / en / documentlibrary / installation _ videos . html

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Experts from the foam sealants specialist provided a group of masters ’ students on courses at Abingdon & Witney FE College ’ s Construction Skills Academy , with an overview of foam sealant tapes . They also explained why it ’ s important to ensure windows are properly and effectively sealed to prevent energy loss and protect property against the elements .

The move , an extension of ISO Chemie ’ s skills development and learning programme , saw UK sales and operations director Andy Swift , cover the benefits of using the latest foam sealant tapes and how to install them with a Q & A at the end of the session .

Doors and windows account for almost a quarter ( 21 %) of

the total air loss of the average house , and adding the joints between walls , floors and ceilings brings the figure up to 50 %. Andy Swift explained that while airflow is desirable , you can eliminate 50 % of heat loss while still retaining some natural air flow .

Statistics reveal that in most residential properties , heat losses are overwhelmingly replaced by artificial heating rather than through solar

energy or internal warmth . This means that reducing heat losses in the home is paramount in the battle to lower energy consumption . The initiative reflects the company ’ s wider moves to help young people in the UK looking to pursue a career in construction , building design and architecture related sectors , understand the types of products available and how to specify them .

Following the success of the first event , further events at other technical colleges could be on the cards in the next 12 months to support UK construction and building training syllabuses .

Andy Swift said : “ Developing links with academic facilities is important in securing the company ’ s current and future workforce needs and helping those taking up specification and design roles to understand better what ’ s involved in protecting properties against the elements and energy loss .

“ It also helps us to tap into the fresh insight and academic prowess that students bring as part of our commitment to supporting skills development and learning .”

One of the students said : “ The session was extremely useful ,

providing a thorough understanding and insight into important window installation processes , the products and how they can improve efficiencies . This helps us to boost our own core skills and development , which we can then take forward in any future job .” Guidance on the latest airtightness products and sealing solutions , which included details of ISO-Chemie ’ s range of gap sealing solutions ISO-BLOCO WIN2WALL and BLOCO-ONE , also featured . Up to 70 % cost savings can be achieved when using these tapes for high performance window sealing , rather than the current three component systems .

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