Graham Laws
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Graham Laws is Technical Manager at Siderise Group. He has worked in the business for over 21 years and his passion for product compliance and continuous improvement is integral to Siderise’s commitment to work with ‘integrity in all we do’.

Why is building movement a vital consideration when specifying perimeter fire seals for curtain wall facades?

It is vital curtain wall facades are designed and constructed to withstand constant movement due to forces such as wind loading, and this must include their passive fire protection measures. Managing movement  Since the mid-1900s, buildings with glass external wall…

Trust in your choice: how can specifiers ensure accurate passive fire product specification?

Devising a firestopping strategy that can help contain and control the spread of fire is an essential part of most construction projects and one that can greatly benefit from collaboration with specialist product manufacturers. In this feature we look at…