Tenmat have developed and fire tested a range of firestopping cavity barriers which are suitable for facades, allowing architects to specify high level products, which meet the regulations necessary for building safe environments. Passive fire protection is essential in high rise developments, such as apartment blocks, where there are multiple dwellings. In this type of…
Sustainability and its part in the future of housebuilding is a key topic within the industry. Barratt Developments, who are the UK’s largest housebuilder, is leading the way by building a new flagship concept zero carbon home. This new home is called the Z house and it has allowed over 40 leading industry partners from…
Tenmat (part of the Diamorph Group) are delighted to announce the acquisition of PFC Corofil, from The Encon Group, effective from close of business on Tuesday 30th November 2021. PFC Corofil has been trading in the passive fire protection industry since 1962, their reputation, technical expertise and quality of products will be a welcome addition…
We’re pleased to share that Tenmat’s passive fire protection products are now available to specify through the NBS online. Tenmat’s Passive fire protection products have been developed and fire tested to address a multitude of issues and allow architects and builders to adhere to the regulations and build fire safe buildings. The NBS is a…
Tenmat manufacture Ferosafe, a physical security material that offers the ultimate resistance to modern cutting and drilling tools. With the advancement of battery powered tools such as portable angle grinders, theft of bikes and motorcycles is becoming more and more commonplace. The same attack methods are now frequently seen on storage containers, safes and ATMs.…
Tenmat is delighted to be able to share with you our involvement with this very exciting project. The full article is below, and can be read on The Times website here [subscription needed]. Tenmat have provided cavity fire barrier systems which is part of the passive fire protection range. Unlike traditional wall cavity barrier systems…
Passive fire protection measures are equally important in low to medium rise dwelling houses, such as semi-detached homes, terraced houses, townhouses and apartments as they are in multi-storey developments. This risk of fire spread exists when electrical and mechanical services are installed through walls, ceilings and floors or an open path within concealed cavities is…
Combating mass produced, often plastic, parts being added into key components A significant issue that has been challenging within the rail industry is the introduction of mass-produced, often plastic, parts being added into key components. Although this can save the manufacturer on costs, it can cause the lifetime of the products to decrease. This is…
History Over the past 20 years the use of light weight joists has grown dramatically in the construction industry, they are now used in many timber supported floor ceiling constructions. Whilst the use of light weight joists can offer huge advantages over solid timber joists; low weight, longer spans and access for services, they can…
Tenmat are leading the way by developing a more long lasting and easy to use wear part, Ferobide. Ferobide is a weldable tungsten carbide composite, which is one of the most wear resistant materials in the world, it is already trusted globally as a reliable solution for minimising equipment downtime, reducing costs by preventing wearpart…
