Dulux Trade safety first for English Churches

With comprehensive specification support, Dulux Trade has helped English Churches Housing Group meet highest standard of fire safety in its properties.

After a successful tender, MITIE, the strategic outsourcing and asset management company, was brought in to contribute to the cyclical repairs and redecoration programme for English Churches' housing stock.

As a member of the industry leading Dulux Trade Contract Partnership scheme, MITIE's Property Management division works to an agreed code of conduct, and is subject to regular independent on-site auditing and ongoing performance assessments to ensure the highest standards of professionalism at every stage of a painting job.

Following the win, MITIE's painting team called on the expert services of Dulux Trade to develop a specification of Pyroshield Durable Matt for the internal and external redecoration of around 300 homes.

During a site visit to the English Churches Housing Group in Manchester, Dulux Trade outlined the housing association's responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (2005), explaining that products such as Pyroshield Durable Matt incorporate a flame retardant component as well as delivering outstanding durability.

Incorporating this into its new maintenance programme would help English Churches achieve its current duty of care obligations.

Dulux Trade Pyroshield Durable Matt is a water-based flame retardant finish that upgrades surfaces of fire classification from Class 3 to Class O (BS476), as its unique formulation inhibits the spread of flame on painted wall and ceiling surfaces.

It is a highly durable vinyl matt paint that is tintable in a wide range of colours, so that inviting, DDA compliant colour schemes can be created.

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