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Frameless fire-rated glass doors: what should specifiers check?
A frameless glass door can preserve the clean, minimal appearance of a glazed interior. However,...
Single vs double-glazed office partitions: how do you choose?
Glass partitioning can divide a commercial interior without sacrificing the light, openness and...
Why the door is critical to glazed partition performance
A glazed meeting room may be specified with a high-performing partition and still provide less...
How to create privacy without losing natural light
Natural light and visual connection are central to many commercial interior designs. Glass...
One Doorset, Multiple Requirements: Why Performance Should Be Specified as a System
A fire door rarely has just one job. An opening within a commercial building might need to provide...
What Does a Doorset Specialist Actually Add to a Construction Project?
There is a significant difference between supplying a doorset and taking responsibility for...
Why Specialist Contractors Create Better Buildings
Modern construction is built on specialist expertise. Architects collaborate with structural...
The Hidden Cost of Late Design Changes in Commercial Fit-Out Projects
Commercial fit-out projects are dynamic by nature. Designs evolve, client requirements change,...
Designing Buildings Around Movement: Why Doorsets Matter More Than You Think
Doors are among the most frequently used elements within any building, yet they are often one of...
Why Fire Doors Should Never Be Just a Procurement Exercise
When budgets tighten and project programmes become increasingly demanding, it's understandable why...
Fire Doors in Mental Health Facilities: Balancing Safety, Security and Patient Wellbeing
Mental health facilities are among the most demanding environments for fire door specification....
How to Specify Fire Doors in Healthcare Environments
Healthcare buildings present some of the most demanding challenges in fire door specification....
Glazed Fire Doors and Screens: Designing Transparency Without Compromising Compliance
Architectural design increasingly favours open, light-filled environments that encourage...
Fire Door Installation Certification: What Documents Should You Receive at Handover?
When a fire doorset package reaches completion, the final handover is about far more than ticking...
Timber vs Steel Fire Doors: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Project
Selecting the right fire doorset is not simply a material choice — it’s a decision that affects...
What Happens During a Fire Door Installation Inspection?
Fire doors are one of the most critical elements of a building’s passive fire protection strategy....
Why Early Technical Coordination Matters in Fire Door Projects
Fire doors are often one of the last elements considered during the design phase of a construction...
From Enquiry to Installation: How a Certified Fire Door Project Is Delivered
Fire doors are one of the most critical elements of passive fire protection in any building. Yet...
Service, Trust and Expertise: The Values That Define Stemko Group’s Approach to Fire Safety
In a highly regulated and safety‑critical industry such as fire door supply and installation,...
Top 10 Questions Architects Ask About Fire Doors
An essential specification checklist to ensure compliance, performance and peace of mind As fire...
What Makes a Fire Doorset Truly Compliant?
In the world of passive fire protection, the term “fire door” is widely understood — but the term...
How We Deliver Doorsets for Education Fit-Outs
Education buildings are among the most heavily used environments in the built environment — and...
Fire Safety Behind the Scenes: Doorsets for Theatres and Entertainment Venues
Behind every packed auditorium and busy backstage corridor lies a critical layer of passive fire...
Why Glazed Fire Doors Are More Than Just Glass
Glazed fire doors are an essential part of modern building design, balancing visibility and...
Heritage Meets Compliance: Fire Door Solutions for Historic Buildings
Protecting history without compromising safety Upgrading heritage and listed buildings is a...
The Role of Acoustics in Fire Door Specification
Why Acoustics Matter in Fire Door Design Fire doors protect lives but they also shape how spaces...
5 Common Fire Door Failures (and How to Avoid Them)
In construction, even small errors in fire door specification or installation can have serious...
Architect’s Guide to Fire Door Ironmongery: Small Details, Big Compliance
Specifying a fire door doesn’t stop at the core. To comply with UK building regulations and...
Steel vs. Timber Doorsets: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Project
Fire doors are life-safety assets — but they're also part of a building's daily function,...
Future-Proofing Campuses: Fire Door Standards for Expanding Universities
As UK universities grow to meet rising student numbers and modern learning demands, their estates...
Designing Fire Safety for Battery-Heavy Environments: The Role of Fire Doors
The Growing Risk of Battery Fires From laptops in offices to charging equipment in hospitals and...
Designing for Healthcare: Fire Safety Meets Infection Control
Fire Safety in Healthcare: A Unique Challenge Hospitals and healthcare facilities are complex...
Fire Door Certification Explained: BM TRADA, BWF & Third-Party Schemes
Why Fire Door Certification Matters A fire door without certification is a risk waiting to happen....
Why Is Installation Certification Just as Important as Product Certification?
Fire doors are vital life-safety components in any building. Many projects focus heavily on...
What Are the Biggest Fire Door Certification Pitfalls — and How Can You Avoid Them?
When it comes to fire door compliance, a certificate alone isn’t enough — it has to be the right...
What Should Architects Be Asking Their Fire Door Suppliers?
When it comes to fire doorsets, the right questions at the specification stage can save time,...
What Should Architects Know About Acoustics and Fire Safety?
When specifying fire doors, architects are often balancing more than just fire compliance. In many...
What Changed Post-Grenfell? A Quick Guide to Approved Document B
The Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 marked a turning point in UK building safety regulations, placing...
How Do You Read a Fire Door Label? A Quick Guide for Architects and Contractors
Not all fire doors are created equal—and neither are their labels. Understanding what’s on a fire...
Who is Responsible for Fire Door Compliance — the Architect or Contractor?
When it comes to fire door compliance, who is ultimately responsible — the architect or the...
Fire Door Testing & British Standards: What’s Changing by 2029?
BS EN 1634-1 will be the sole fire door standard by 2029. Learn what it means and how to future-proof your projects with Stemko’s support.
What Should I Know About Vision Panels, Hinges & Kick Plates in Fire Doors?
When it comes to fire doors, even the smallest details matter. From how a door opens and closes to...
Why Does Fire Door Installation Certification Matter?
When it comes to fire door compliance, specification is only half the story. Even the most...
What is compartmentalisation in fire safety?
In the design of modern buildings, fire safety isn’t just about alarms, extinguishers, or...
What should I know about fire doors as an architect?
Learn why fire doors matter, how they work, and what architects must know to ensure safety, compliance, and protection in building design.
Why should I work with Stemko?
Discover why architects and developers trust Stemko for custom fire doors that meet compliance, design, and documentation standards.
Why is fire door testing and certification essential for ensuring quality, compliance and safety in UK buildings?
In the UK, fire doors are a key part of building safety. Designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, they also provide protection and, crucially, allow time for building occupants to escape in the event of an emergency.
Can anyone install fire doors?
Why a specialist fire door supplier can promise Compliance Designed installation and peace of mind...
What are the changes from BS 476:Part 22 to EN 1634-1 and how does this affect fire door testing?
Keeping up and complying with the latest fire safety regulations and standards is essential for...
What Part of the Building Regulations covers fire doors?
Understanding Approved Document B and its application to fire doors One of the main ways of...
Do I need specific ironmongery on a fire door?
When it comes to fire door specification, the focus is often on the door itself: its construction,...
What do the different fire door labels mean… and why does this matter?
Fire doors are essential components of any building’s safety infrastructure, designed to contain...
How do I know if my fire door is compliant?
Find out why fire doors need not become a burning issue when using a specialist installer.
Fire Door Inspection & Maintenance
A Fire Door is, without doubt, a life-saving part of any commercial building. Regular checks are...
Stemko’s Timber Natradoor & Natraframe Doorsets
Doors come in many sizes, shapes, colours, and materials: Steel, Aluminium & Timber. The type...
Stemko Takes On Exciting New Projects In 2021
2021 has not got off to the best start regarding Covid 19, but we are positive for better things...
Stemko Certifications
We want our clients to receive the best possible service we can deliver, with quality products...
Timber Doorsets, Nature’s Masterpiece!
Internal timber doorsets are a popular choice for commercial projects in the UK, with the...
Acoustic Doors
What is an acoustic door? An acoustic door is designed to minimise sound passing from one room to...
Protect Your Business with Steel Security Doors
You can protect your business from intruders in many ways. CCTV and intruder alarms can act as a...
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