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Fire Door Standards are Changing: Here’s What you Need to Know

Fire doors play a vital role in preventing the spread of smoke and flames during a fire. Staying up to date with changing fire door standards is crucial to maintain compliance, enhance safety, and protect both people and property. We’ll explore the latest updates to fire door standards to ensure your building meets regulations and delivers the highest level of fire protection.

5 facts about Light Bulbs you probably didn't know

Light bulbs are responsible for most of the man-made light around the world, so we shone our own light on these often-overlooked electrical essentials and found 5 interesting facts about the humble light bulb.

The Outdoor Sensor & Security Light Buyers Guide

Security lights and outdoor sensors can be a massive deterrent against burglars and opportunistic thieves. Not only do they make would-be intruders easier to spot, but they also give the illusion that a property is occupied, scaring thieves away.

Where are the best places for outdoor lighting?

Outdoor lighting is not only an extremely effective method for providing illumination in exterior spaces, but can also offer a boost of security and an effective deterrent against intruders. But to make your lighting setup as valuable as possible, the placement of these fixtures is very important.

Win a £600 Getaway with Our Exclusive TradeXtra Prize Draw

This September, we’ve teamed up with TIMCO to give our TradeXtra customers the chance to win a fantastic £600 My Hotel Breaks voucher. Whether you fancy a well-earned escape to the countryside or a city break, this incredible prize gives you the freedom to plan the perfect getaway.

Earn Double Points on all Altro & Touchpoint products!

To continue giving our TradeXtra customers even more value when shopping with us, those registered on our TradeXtra Rewards loyalty programme can enjoy a points boost this week with our exclusive Altro and Touchpoint ranges. Buy any Altro and Touchpoint product between Monday 4th and Sunday 10th August and get double points back, with no minimum spend required. Shop our exclusive ranges and give your points balance a boost!

IronmongeryDirect Named Finalists in Three Locksmith Awards Categories

We are excited to share that IronmongeryDirect has been named as finalists in three exciting categories of The Locksmith Awards 2025.

Shifting the Culture: Mental Health in the Trades and the Importance of Speaking Up

Kevin Richards, a tradesman from Hampshire, began his career with a four-year plumbing apprenticeship, which ultimately led him to become an engineer at British Gas. After more than 19 years with the company, he took voluntary redundancy and moved on to a new role at Turn Power. With his extensive experience in the trades, I was eager to hear Kevin’s perspective on mental health in the industry.

Breaking the Stigma: Rob’s Journey to Mental Health Advocacy in Construction

Rob Muldoon, a bricklayer and project manager from Macclesfield, found himself facing mental health struggles he never anticipated back in 2018. Having always been the type to bury himself in work, showing up and getting the job done even when his mind was elsewhere, Rob had never spoken about what he was going through.

2025 fire door safety regulations: Everything you need to know

With several new fire door safety regulations coming into effect in 2025, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and compliant. These updated guidelines are designed to enhance fire protection by ensuring that buildings are equipped with properly installed and regularly maintained fire doors.

Earn Double Points with TradeXtra this March!

To continue celebrating the launch of TradeXtra, our benefits package designed exclusively for the trade, customers with a TradeXtra Account who are opted into TradeXtra Rewards will receive double points on every purchase between 3rd and 31st March 2025!

Kent Business Owner Wins Big with our TradeXtra Prize Draw

To celebrate the launch of TradeXtra, we ran a prize draw between 7th October 2024 – 12th January 2025 for the chance to win a whopping 150,000 loyalty points!

How To Fit Sliding Wardrobe Doors

Fitting sliding wardrobe doors can be a daunting task and one that is important to do safely and correctly. Our comprehensive guide is here to answer any questions you might have when installing sliding doors. In 8 simple steps, you’ll learn how to confidently fit your sliding wardrobe doors and successfully upgrade your space. 

Security Letter Plates: Why are they necessary to secure your home?

Our letter boxes are a key feature of our front door and provide an easy way to receive important documents and letters, but they can also leave a property vulnerable to break-ins and theft. Letterbox fishing is a common technique used to steal possessions within easy reach of a door, but this theft can be prevented with a Security Letter Plate.

Now available! Click & Collect from our Basildon Trade Counter

We pride ourselves on providing market-leading fast and reliable delivery to all our customers and have just launched our new Click & Collect service available from our Basildon Trade Counter!

Get 200 loyalty points by opening a TradeXtra Account

To continue celebrating the launch of TradeXtra, our benefits package designed exclusively for the trade, anyone who opens a TradeXtra Account and registers for TradeXtra Rewards between the 6th of May and the 30th of June 2025 will automatically receive 200 loyalty points!

Panic vs Emergency Exit Hardware

Selecting the right exit hardware for your building can be a challenge. Panic Exit Hardware and Emergency Exit Hardware are often confused for each other, so we’ve partnered with Briton to help identify the differences between them and how to know which one to use for your application.

WIN 150,000 loyalty points with TradeXtra!

To celebrate the launch of TradeXtra, our new benefits package designed exclusively for the trade, anyone who has opened a TradeXtra Account and registered for TradeXtra Rewards by 12th January 2025 will be automatically entered into our prize draw to win 150,000 loyalty points!

Get Xtra with TradeXtra!

We’ve been working hard to bring something special to the trade – and now, we're excited to unveil TradeXtra, our brand-new benefits package designed exclusively for the trade!