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The cornerstone of fire safety lies in strategically implementing foundational measures, such as adeptly storing combustible materials. Yet, recognising the depth of potential threats, comprehensive protection demands a multifaceted approach.
Installing fire-resistant bike shelters has become an increasingly popular request in recent times, and this post explores how we can help you produce steel and wooden bike shelters that leave you best placed to minimise fire risk.
This page explores how steel and timber bike shelters can be designed to better mitigate fire risk through material choice, treatments, and design decisions.
At The Bike Storage Company, we proudly unveil our latest innovation in safeguarding Bike Shelters: fire-resistant steel frames developed in collaboration with UK-based fire-retardant experts Bollom.
Galvanised steel is not fireproof, but it does offer strong fire-resistant properties. These include a high melting point and lower toxic emissions compared to untreated steel alternatives.
Integrating our proprietary fire-retardant treatment, our shelters offer enhanced safety with 30 or 60 minutes of fire protection within C1 and C2 environments on the atmospheric corrosion chart.
When specifying timber shelters, fire-resistant cladding is a critical consideration.
We offer Euroclass B and Euroclass C fire-rated timber cladding across our range of timber options. Euroclass ratings measure a material’s fire performance under European standards, with Class B offering a higher level of resistance.
All fire-rated timber is treated with a flame-retardant solution that improves performance while maintaining a natural appearance.
Additional protection can be achieved through fire-resistant paints and varnishes, which further enhance the timber’s resistance without compromising aesthetics.
Mesh gates can help reduce fire risk in timber shelters by limiting combustible materials and improving airflow.
Increased airflow can help dissipate heat, but it also introduces additional oxygen — a key component of the fire triangle. For this reason, gate design should be considered carefully.
Mesh swing or sliding gates may offer advantages over solid timber doors, depending on the specific fire scenario, site layout, and usage requirements.
Many shelters, including our Original Shelter range, are fitted with polycarbonate roofing.
Polycarbonate has a high ignition temperature and is classified as self-extinguishing, meaning it will not continue to burn once the ignition source is removed. It also has a relatively low heat release rate.
These properties mean polycarbonate can help limit fire spread; however, under high temperatures it can soften or deform, which may affect structural integrity.
If you need a bike shelter that is fire-retardant, we can assist you in achieving this goal. Our services include providing materials that enhance fire resistance and designing shelters that meet your specific site requirements. We can guide you through the entire process from idea to completion, including no-obligation surveys, tailored design services, manufacturing, and installation.
You can arrange a call with us today to obtain technical advice or receive more information on how we can help you. We hope this post has given you an idea of how we can create a bike shelter that reduces fire risk.
It is important to seek advice from a fire safety professional before installing.
I was skeptical to begin with (big project costing a lot of money) but all fears were allayed
once I started to converse with James and the team. Along with the fact that it wasn't my project to begin with, I had picked it up from someone else who had left the school and had all the quotes.
I found the service offered by The Bike Storage Company professional, accommodating and delivered to timescale. The guys in the office were responsive to emails and actually answered questions regarding the installation and the engineers that came to put up the bike shelter actually took on board site specifics in terms of the student start and finish times and also cordoned off the works to ensure safety. Really great service offered and I'd be happy to come back and get any other projects done in the future which I think the school is planning to do. We've also seen a massive increase in student's that ride to school as well which is great!
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I worked with The Bike Storage Company recently and couldn't recommend them enough. They're hi ghly efficient and a dream to work with - I would 100% work with them again. ...read moreread less
I had a problem with my order, but it was sorted out very quickly and fairly. The bike rack is really good quality as are the included bolts. ...read moreread less
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