Unfortunate events and accidents are simply a part of our lives. Although we can’t be one hundred percent sure that nothing will happen in the place that we live or work in, we can give our best to prepare for such events by grabbing the necessary gear and items. It’s better to be safe than sorry, that’s a very famous saying, and it is true.
Today, we’re discussing fire curtains. For those of you that do not know what fire curtains are, keep reading until the end and you will find out. Before we begin, I just want to let you know that we advise everyone to understand the importance of using fire curtains, because if you don’t have one during a fire, you will regret it a lot. We want all of you to be safe and protected during the time of a fire hazard, so make sure that you read this and get fully informed. Let’s begin.
Things you need to know when choosing fire curtains
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There are several things that you need to know when it comes to purchasing fire curtains. Fire curtains can be divided into a few categories, and we are going to mention the three most widely used ones.
- The Automatic Fire Curtains
The fire curtains that belong in this category are the ones linked with the fire alarm system in the build or the facility, and they are automatically beginning to close after the alarm is triggered. Some are even more automated that don’t even require the alarm to be pushed because they are connected to the smoke detectors. Although this can sometimes cause trouble by closing when something is mistaken as a fire, it is better to be safe than sorry, just like we mentioned earlier.
- The Static Fire Curtains
If there are automatic ones, there must be static ones as well. This type of fire curtain is permanently in place and they are most of the times used to provide compartmentation in some open spaces like warehouses or lofts.
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- Last but not least, we have the Insulated Fire Curtains
Their point is to create some extra insulation and allow the people to get much closer to the curtains while being safe and unaffected by the heat or the smoke that is on the other side of the curtain.
Fire curtains serve not just the purpose of blocking the fire from spreading and also protecting from the heat. They also block the smoke that forms during the hazard. This is important because in many cases, unfortunately, people ended up choking on the gas caused by the fire, before the fire department could save them. By using the Fire Curtains you will be able to sit in safety for as long as it is needed until the professional help arrives and saves you from the hazard.
Based on the three categories that we just mentioned, you can make a much better decision on what kind of fire curtains you want to buy and install for your building, factory or facility.
