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CAVITY FIRE BARRIER

Comprehensive guide to Cavity Barriers

Fire Protection, UncategorizedBy tenmatadminNov 04 2024

This guide will cover everything you need to know about cavity fire barriers, including ventilated or open state cavity barriers, from basic definitions to legal regulations, real-world applications, and their importance in ensuring building safety.

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A day in the life: Edward Yordanov​​​​

Fire Protection, Our people, TENMAT NewsBy Charles McIntyreApr 07 2025

We spoke to Tenmat’s Technical Advisor, Edward Yordanov​​​, to find out what his role entails, what a typical day at Tenmat looks like, and what he enjoys doing when not working!

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National Construction Summit Dublin 2025

TENMAT NewsBy Charles McIntyreApr 04 2025

Learn about Tenmat’s first exhibition in Dublin – taking a stand at Ireland’s prestigious National Construction Summit, 2025.

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environmental declaration

Tenmat shares EPD for FF102 product range

Fire Protection, TENMAT NewsBy Charles McIntyreMar 20 2025

We are delighted to share our EPD for our FF102 products – FF102/25, VFB Plus, VFB 120/120 – in accordance with ISO 14025 and 21930.

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A day in the life: Claudia Pereira

Fire Protection, Our people, TENMAT NewsBy Charles McIntyreMar 05 2025

We caught up with Tenmat’s Logistics and Stock Coordinator Claudia Pereira to learn about what her role entails, what a typical day looks like, and what she gets up to when not working!

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Cavity Fire Barriers: Residential vs. Commercial Buildings

Fire ProtectionBy tenmatadminFeb 21 2025

Learn about the key differences in fire barriers when it comes to commercial and residential buildings.

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2024

Looking back on 2024 with Emily Naylor

Fire Protection, Our people, TENMAT NewsBy tenmatadminJan 07 2025

“What happens when you push yourself beyond your comfort zone? For me, 2024 was the year I found out, and it made all the difference.”

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Fire Safety and Building Codes Around the World

Fire ProtectionBy tenmatadminJan 02 2025

Under our feet and over our shoulders, hidden dangers lurk – the unseen spaces within our walls and floors create ideal paths for fire, smoke, and heat to spread. This risk exists everywhere in buildings across the world.

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5 Key Differences Between Cavity Barriers and Fire Stops

Fire ProtectionBy tenmatadminDec 16 2024

Two critical elements used to prevent the spread of fire are cavity barriers and fire stops. While both play essential roles, they serve distinct purposes and are applied differently in building designs.

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The Important Role of Passive Fire Protection Amidst Escalating Fire Risks

Fire ProtectionBy tenmatadminDec 10 2024

Considering a number of recent fire outbreaks have involved fire protection vulnerabilities within older and high-rise buildings, little is left to the imagination about why such safety measures are needed.

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Millboard technical insulation: safe alternatives for High-temperature applications

Fire ProtectionBy tenmatadminNov 27 2024

Firefly Millboards, a key product in Tenmat’s insulation line-up, are designed to offer top-quality thermal protection for high-temperature environments.

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