60's tower block gains extra fire safety
May 2015

A sixties-built London high rise has had a major fire safety upgrade with the help of steel and aluminium glazing company WRIGHTSTYLE.

The 10-storey Leyton Green tower block, in Leyton, east London, has been extensively refurbished, with Wrightstyle completing a glazed tower to provide enhanced staircase access and, more importantly, a protected escape route

The new external glazed staircase, with some internal screens and fire doors, has been certified to provide 60 minutes of both fire resistance and prevent the passage of heat and harmful gases. The overall design is therefore intended to give residents a safe escape route in the event of fire, as well as providing fire fighters with secure and easy access.

Wrightstyle Contracts Manager John Woodcock said: “The Leyton Green tower block was built when fire regulations were less stringent and modern glazing systems weren’t available. The refurbished development now incorporates the very latest in advanced glass fire protection and also greatly improves the building’s appearance.”

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