Tenmat’s Fire Protection products are now live on NBS!
We’re pleased to share that Tenmat’s passive fire protection products are now available to specify through the NBS online.
Tenmat are involved with the first “zero carbon” house in Salford, Manchester
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 solutions for UK Housebuilders
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…
The hidden danger of light weight joists and how to protect against it
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…
Sowing the seeds of disaster
Fitting the correctly tested and proven “loft covers” to downlights makes simple sense in both energy efficiency and safety terms, the common ad hoc use of “upside down plant pots” has been shown to be highly dangerous, Rupert Coggon of Tenmat Ltd discusses the dilemma. Recessed halogen downlights create large amounts of heat energy which…
Tenmat Launches a new high temperature engineering board, the H1000!
Tenmat is delighted to announce the newest addition to their high temperature boards, the Firefly H1000 is a high strength calcium silicate based material, which is designed to meet even higher temperatures that the other, world renowned, engineering boards available from Tenmat. When compared to the other high density calcium silicate boards the H1000 offers…
Find out more about Tenmat’s Apprenticeship program
How long has Tenmat UK been supporting the apprenticeship programme? Tenmat have been supporting an apprenticeship program in various ways for at least 20 years at their HQ in Trafford Park, Manchester, UK. Typically, how many apprentices does Tenmat UK support each year? Each year is different dependant on need and applicants, but it averages…
Tenmat fire test multiple ventilation products to allow increased ventilation
During these unprecedented times, many companies are looking for technology options that will aid in the protection of staff and customers from the transmission of COVID 19, which spreads primarily through droplets in the air. “Increased ventilation and air movement can reduce the indoor transmission of COVID-19 by up to 70%”, according to Government data.…
Tenmat’s firestopping products provide passive fire protection for peace of mind and safety
What are Firestopping products? An essential element of safe commercial construction, firestopping products enable fire compartmentation within a building by preventing fire and heat from spreading through multiple areas and rely on the integrity of its structures not being compromised. These products are made from intumescent materials and form seals around openings and in-between joints…
Guidance confirmed for Green Homes Grant
Tenmat loft covers are the tried and approved product for meeting all of the pas2030:2019 requirements for downlight proection in loft insulation. The Green Homes Grant scheme has recently been launched and is expected to be a major contributor to the UK becoming carbon neutral. The installation of loft insulation is one of the key…