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Fire Doors I Best practices in specifying Ironmongery
Simply said, Fire Doors save lives and property. While the material of the door, rating and application may dominate the effectiveness of a Fire door in the event of a fire, door controls and Ironmongery used with the fire door fortifies its integrity and compliance. When specifying hardware for fire
DOOR CONTROLS I Types of Door Controls
With all other ironmongery, selecting fit-or-purpose door controls is important to ensure the intended application, safety, and usability of doors. Among many different types of door closing devices, selecting the appropriate solution at times is a challenge but a basic understanding of different applications and their limitations can make the
ORTUS Plus introduces TECTUS Fully-Concealed Hinge system
We proudly announce our association with SIMONSWERK to introduce the TECTUS range of fully-concealed hinge system in Sri Lanka. Hailing from the East-Westphalia region of Germany, SIMONSWERK is at the forefront of the design and manufacture of premium hinge systems and associated hardware for timber, metal and glass doors. Introduced in 2002, the TECTUS range
ORTUS Plus partners with GEZE in Sri Lanka
We are pleased to announce our partnership with GEZE, the German giant in Architectural hardware, Door Controls, Automatics and Window opening solutions in Sri Lanka. GEZE, a brand synonymous with German quality, has been very active in regional markets including and our partnership strengthens our drive to be a part of creating
Using acoustic clouds for acoustic and aesthetic enhancement of spaces
Acoustic conditioning of a workspace is always an interesting challenge. Most office environments are housed within leased or rented premises and with the view across the city from the 16th floor, you also get a fifty-page list of guidelines which indicate what you can and can’t do within the premises,
Enhancing acoustics in open-plan office design
Thought to have been initially adopted in designs around 1960, open-plan office designs have significantly matured in the last couple of decades to almost completely overhaul closed offices. Multiple studies conducted post-1980 conclude that open-plan designs are not only great for better communication among staff but also improve a sense