Tenmat FF109 pipe fire sleeves solve both the issues of pipe insulation and fire protection with one simply to use product. Background With ever increasing energy conservation and environmental concerns driving building legislation, there is now a general requirement for hot, cold and cooling pipe work to be fully insulated “though out its whole length”…
Project Trialing a brand new Tenmat product, the Cavity Fire Barrier 65mm, on a housing development. Customer Lowfield Timber Frame, a timber frame manufacturer. Application Timber Frame House Building New Calder, Semi-detached, 3 bedroom Plot 329 & 300 First trial done on Lowfield timer frame All other houses will use traditional Cavity Socks Product Cavity…
Wascosa, a large provider of tank, intermodal, and other European freight wagons has given instruction that Tenmat Railko products should be used in the repair and construction of new wagons. Using Railko products is part of increasing the safety and performance of Wascosa’s fleet. Following many years of reliable performance and safety records, through using…
In the last weeks, the UK Government has confirmed that the remediation of unsafe cladding systems on residential buildings is a priority. The reason: this is critical to public safety, and thus essential work. See the statement for cladding remediation here See guidance for the construction sector during COVID here This is on the provision…
TENMAT is excited to officially announce its acquisition of California based Brandguard Vents, a leading supplier of wildfire rated vents, which protect against direct ingress of wildfire embers and flames into buildings. Brandguard Vents were invented in 2003 by Brent Berkompas while working as a firefighter for the City of San Bernardino, California. Since then…
Tenmat leads the market in compliance and number of certified applications by testing FF109 fire hoods in the most fully-loaded floor construction types. According to NHBC Technical Guidance 6.4/10, many buildings are not signed off when the fitted fire-rated downlights lack the correct fire test data. Tenmat FF109 fire hoods solve this. The quick and…
TENMAT as a responsible supplier has been assessing daily the impact of the COVID-19 virus and in particular, how this may affect its customers. In addition to extensive measures to protect the health and safety of our employees, we have been working hard with our suppliers to ensure that COVID-19 has a minimal impact on…
Tenmat FF109 fire hoods can be fitted in seconds because they are fully pre-formed. FF109 hoods are easy to use, unlike other fire-resistant downlight hoods which require a great deal of time to erect and fit. Thanks to Tenmat’s successful testing over non-fire-rated downlights, installers can save money as they are able to use non-fire…
Did you know that there is new NHBC Guidance on recessed light fittings? When installing downlights in houses and dwellings, special attention needs to be given to the critical fire protection of these downlights as they represent an open path for the passage of fire and smoke. Recent changes in the construction methods from solid…
Customer Profile Markon Ltd is a leading UK contractor whose area of expertise includes the provision of Road Planing Services. Problem The company uses Wirtgen Cold Milling Planer machines. They previously relied on AR400 steel and crushed carbides to protect the skids, which come into contact with the pavement surface. The steel parts lasted around…
