New content: Bowater Fire Doors

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Bowater, a part of the Birtley Group are now live on bimstore. 

Manufactured using a sustainable agrifiber core and with a BS EN 1364 certification, Bowater's exclusive FireShield FD30S is now available to download right here, on bimstore.

Following rigorous, independent testing to European standards at a specialist test house in Germany, the Bowater FireShield FD30s has been proven to maintain its integrity beyond the required minimum 30 minutes, preventing the passage of flames and hot gasses. 

In addition to this, the door set is also complaint with PAS 24 and tested to EN 1634-3:2004, the smoke control test for door and shutter assemblies.

Using a solid timber frame and durable GRP facing, this product is one of only a handful on offer to this standard.

FireShield FD30S not only provides added fire safety and security, but is also aesthetically pleasing.

The full range has been added to bimstore to deliver accurate and seamless specification whilst contributing to the 'golden thread' and digital record of information for each building. 

National Sales Manager, Kevin Kiernan said: "We are able to offer developers, specifiers and installers a wider choice of doorsets to meet the specific requirements of modern housing schemes. Its sleek design and choice of colours means that residents gain peace of mind knowing that FireShield FD30S not only provides added fire safety and security, but is also aesthetically pleasing."

Available in a wide range of colours and a solid six panel, long panel or flush design, the FD30S range delivers a fire door solution without compromising on style. The doorsets are fitted with Yale hardware including the Auto Secure multipoint lock for added security.

The range now extends and strengthens Bowater's commitment to offer a complete one-stop shop for high quality residential entrance door solutions. All of these products deliver outstanding energy efficient performance, low maintenance, high security and robust construction. These British-made doorsets are created to the highest specifications to meet the needs of specifiers, fabricators, builders, installers, residents and homeowners alike. 

Bowater by Birtley's advanced manufacturing facility ensures every door that leaves the factory meets the highest standards and includes an in-house paint line for complete control of the company's colour offering. 

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