PROFAB ACCESS LTD
RIVERSDALE HOUSE
UNITS C&D RIVERDALE ROAD
CARLYON ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
ATHERSTONE
WARWICKSHIRE CV9 1FA
Tel: 01827 718222
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Suppliers of: Access Panels, Access Doors, Riser Doors, wall Access Hatches, ceiling access panels, steel security doors, loft access doors, loft doors, access doors
Profab Access Ltd supply a wide range of Access Panels, Riser Doors and Steel Doors suitable for all types of projects. Our range of products provide elegant and seamless access to a wide range of services whilst maintaining aesthetics without compromise.
Profab Access Panels:
Profab Access Ltd has been a household name for quality None Fire Rated & Fire Rated Access Panels since 2001. Our products have developed over the years predominantly lead by architects looking for high-quality products with the option of fire performance, without compromising on aesthetics. Frequently specified in commercial and residential buildings where clean and concealed maintenance-free access is required to mechanical or electrical services within ceilings and walls.
Designed and manufactured in our UK factory to your exact specification, Profab Access Panels fit seamlessly in masonry walls, shaft walls & drywall partitions.
CERTIFIRE Access Panels Only Available by Profab. Please visit our website to view our certification.
OPTIONS:
- Acoustic Rated up to 39dB
- Part L Compliant
- Part J Compliant
- Smoke Seals
- Choice of Fire Rating to suit Requirements
- Non-Fire Rated
- 1 Hour Fire Rated
- 2 Hour Fire Rated
- Choice of Door Finish to suit Finishing Requirements
- Metal Door
- Plasterboard Door
- Tile/Clad Door
- Choice of Frame Profiles to suit Finishing Requirements
- Beaded Frame
- Picture Frame
- Choice of Lock Profiles to suit Finishing Requirements
- Budget Lock
- Push Catch
- Security Lock
Please contact our technical team for further information on our Access Panels.
Profab Concealed Riser Doors
Profab Concealed Riser Doors have evolved over 16 years, predominantly lead by architects looking for a higher fire performing an alternative to traditional timber riser doors, without compromising on aesthetics. Frequently specified by architects in commercial and residential buildings where clean and concealed maintenance-free access is required to mechanical or electrical services within the riser shaft.
Designed and manufactured in our UK factory to your exact specification, Profab Riser Doors fit seamlessly in masonry walls, shaft walls & drywall partitions.
As standard, our metal riser doors come 2-hour fire rated 3rd party certified by CERTIFIRE, 35dB acoustic rated, smoke sealed & Airtight to Part L.
Riser doors can be upgraded to achieve 42dB and 44dB acoustic ratings.
CERTIFIRE Riser Doors Only Available by Profab. Please visit our website to view our certification.
STANDARD FEATURES:
- Certifire Fire Rated to 240: Minutes
- 35dB Acoustic Shielding
- Airtight to Part L
- Frame Construction: 1.5mm Zintec
- Door Construction: 1.2mm Zintec
- Rockwool Core Door Leaf
- Intumescent Smoke Seals
- Fully Welded Rigid Box Section Frame
- Multi-Point Locking
- Concealed Continuous Piano Hinge
- Fully Powered Coated Matt RAL9010
- Suitable for Finishing On-Site
Please contact our technical team for further information on our Riser Doors.
Certified Fire Rated Steel Doorsets
Profab certified fire rated steel doorsets have evolved over 7 years. Frequently specified by architects for back of house or basements areas as well as sports halls and pedestrian fire escapes. Designed with the industry expected adjustable fixings and security capping channels as well as integrated astragals and stainless steel top and bottom channels.
Designed and manufactured in our UK factory, Profab offers a totally bespoke service with all products manufactured to order.
As standard, fire rated steel doors come 3rd party certified by Certifire and CE marked were applicable. With the options of smoke seals, acoustic ratings and U-Values.
Profab - Don’t compromise on aesthetics for performance
The release of the Draft Building Safety Bill, alongside the formation of the new National Construction Products Regulator, is paving the way for a new standard of compliance that ensures safety consistently remains the top priority throughout each stage of the design, construction and maintenance processes.
However, achieving these aims should not have to come at the expense of aesthetics. Here Mick Hill, Lead Technical Manager at Profab Access, discusses how architects and specifiers can secure specifications that achieve the highest standards of safety and adherence with latest legal requirements, without having to compromise on style.
As riser doors offer convenient and safe access to essential services for ongoing maintenance, their primary motivation for specification is one of practicality and functionality, rather than visual appeal.
However, latest industry advancements are paving the way for a new generation of riser doors that deliver the highest standards in fire certification and performance, yet have simultaneously been designed and manufactured to help enhance the project’s interior aesthetic.
Achieving this optimum balance between style and substance can be facilitated through the specification of steel riser doors that seamlessly integrate into masonry walls, shaft walls and drywall partitions to deliver an unobtrusive finish, without impeding the ease of access for engineers.
Taking this theme one step further, by specifying riser doors that offer the ability to create bespoke facades, architects and designers can actually utilise the riser doors to complement and enhance the surrounding interior, rather than detracting from the chosen visual appeal.
For example, steel riser doors that can be clad in a range of additional materials, including stone, ceramic, marble and tiles can support the creation of a unified aesthetic that completely disguises the riser door, without affecting its fire combustibility or overall performance, as permeant means of access to mechanical and electrical services is unaffected.
This type of riser door is a popular choice for busy commercial applications, including reception areas and public washrooms, due to the facade being the exact same material as the surrounding walls.
While cladding a riser door in different materials may present initial concerns with regard to the combustibility and fire performance of the overall installation, professionals can ensure compliance and provide the highest levels of protection and suitability for the entire lifecycle of the building by specifying riser doors that have been third party tested.
In line with the recommendations outlined within the Draft Building Safety Bill and in accordance with the guidelines shared by the National Construction Products Regulator, by choosing riser doors that have undergone extensive evaluation, are independently certified and supported by comprehensive test certification, architects can demonstrate a clear trail of due diligence in accordance with relevant regulations.
Throughout the specification process, architects should also ensure the riser doors they are choosing are smoke sealed and Airtight in accordance with Part L. In the event of a fire, the riser doors will maintain their integrity for up to two hours, limiting the spread of fire for this period of time.
By selecting riser doors that are also equipped with an intumescent smoke seal, it ensures occupants will be able to safely exit in the event of a fire, whilst also minimising potential damage to the rest of the building.
When specifying these components, architects should work closely with manufacturers that provide extensive information, including BIM and CAD files, alongside technical evidence to document the suitability of the product for its chosen application. This will ensure the installation is fit for purpose for the entire lifecycle of the building.
By taking an alternative approach to the specification of riser doors, professionals can achieve an installation that enhances, rather than detracts, from the chosen interior design scheme, without having to compromise on the overall performance and compliance of the product.
For further information on Profab Access and its range of access panels, riser doors and steel doors, call +44(0)1827 719051 or visit www.profabaccess.com.
Profab - Safe Access All Areas RIBA Accredited CPD Webinar
Profab - Safe Access All Areas RIBA Accredited CPD Webinar
An Essential Guide to Safe, Practical and Aesthetic Roof, Ceiling, Wall and Floor Access Solutions.
Our latest CPD webinar explores the key considerations when specifying safe, secure and functional roof, ceiling, wall and floor access solutions, ensuring the highest standards in fire performance without compromising on aesthetics.
Hosted live by Access 360’s team of Specification Managers, the online CPD session includes:
Exploring the purpose and reason for access
Identifying and overcoming access challenges
Achieving stylish aesthetics with certified solutions
Assessing design considerations
An overview of regulations and standards
A guide to fire ratings and certification
Considerations for smoke ventilation
Weight loading and configurations
BOOK YOUR PLACE on Tuesday 29th June at 1pm
https://www.profabaccess.com/
For more information about this CPD and specifying riser doors please contact Christian Baker-Smith on 07921 974 079.
