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What Makes Grease Doors and Panels Vital for Your Commercial Kitchen
Commercial kitchen fires remain the number one threat to any restaurant. In the US alone, roughly 8,240 of these fires occur every year. Not only do many of them destroy the building and its assets, but they also lead to serious injuries and even casualties. In addition, these fires are almost always associated with a hood filter, exhaust fan, or a grease duct. When it comes to grease ducts, restaurant owners must adhere to strict codes. That includes proper installment...
Read MoreFire-Resistant Panels: Minimizing Fire Damage During Disasters and Accidents
Fire-rated panels help contain the spread of fire that occurs as a result of an accident or a disaster. They reduce any damage caused by the fire across a facility. DuraWall fire-rated panels are useful features to integrate into your facility. These panels are designed with a high fire resistance to protect your equipment and infrastructure from fire damage. Here's everything you can expect from high-quality fire-proof panels. Fire-Proof Boards and Their Uses Designed using non-combustible materials, fire-resistant panels contain...
Read MoreMaintaining Fire Rated Walls: Why It’s Important and How to Do It
In any industrial or commercial setup, it's essential to check above the ceilings. Without doing so, you won't know what kind of issues are present in your fire-resistant walls. To maintain fire-rated walls and ceilings, you must seal gaps and spaces with specific products. This prevents flames and smoke from traveling throughout a building and helps maintain the structure’s integrity.Here’s why it’s so important to maintain fire-rated walls. Inspecting and Repairing Fire Rated Walls After an installation, contractors may damage the...
Read More4 Common Problems with Kitchen Ducts
Restaurant owners often face kitchen ducting issues that create fire hazards, reduced ventilation, and cause poor indoor air quality.
Read MoreInvesting In Safety Is Always Worthwhile
Fires are a workplace hazard that affects many businesses. For some industries, explosions may also be an identified workplace hazard. Fortunately, it’s easy to set up a prevention plan to limit the risks involved from fires and explosions. With DuraSteel fire and blast-resistant board, you can minimize such risks. Our fire-resistant systems can safeguard a space and its occupants from fire as well as flying debris. What Kind of Fire and Blast Protection Do You Need? Before you settle on...
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