{"id":17174,"date":"2021-03-10T10:05:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T09:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunbell.it\/?p=17174"},"modified":"2021-04-09T10:47:16","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T08:47:16","slug":"fire-retardant-blinds-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunbell.it\/en\/blog-en\/fire-retardant-blinds-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Best fire retardant blinds to install in schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fire retardant blinds <\/strong>are one of the best alternatives to traditional fire-resistant curtains when trying to protect people’s safety inside a public building.<\/strong>Choosing to install them can result in saving someone’s life<\/strong>, and it’s clear that their presence is essential in public places like schools, for example.The materials used to produced blinds can be divided into different groups depending on their level of combustibility.A material is assigned a combustibility score depending on how easily it bursts into flame<\/strong>. When it comes to schools, only materials in the lowest combustibility class can be used.<\/p>\n

Fire retardant blinds: technical aspects<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Blinds and curtains are critical elements in case of fire. Especially in a school, <\/strong>they can potentially feed a flame and help propagate fire very quickly.Something else to bear in mind is that, when they catch fire, some materials can release dangerous fumes that can intoxicate or blind people.<\/strong>That’s why it is essential to use fireproof or fire retardant material in schools.<\/strong>Some materials used for blinds and curtains can be fire resistant (like some polyesters, for example), but it’s usually safer to opt for 100% fireproof materials.An instruction manual should always be provided when installing fire retardant blinds <\/strong>that will specify details for cleaning, maintenance and general lifespan of the product.Let’s take a look at the best fire resistant blinds to install in a school to guarantee maximum security for everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fire retardant blinds: which one to choose <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Choosing a fire resistant blind is not an easy task, <\/strong>especially because you also need to consider the window characteristics.Not only they do they need to offer privacy and protection from sunlight, they need to guarantee safety in case of fire.<\/strong>Usually, the most efficient and common solutions used in schools are:<\/strong><\/p>\n