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# Intumescent seal

An intumescent seal is a fire-resistant strip installed in window and door frames that expands dramatically when exposed to high heat-sealing gaps to prevent the spread of flames, smoke, and toxic gases.

Made from graphite-based compounds, these seals remain inert under normal conditions but activate at around 200–250°C, forming a char barrier that maintains compartmentation during a fire.

In heritage timber windows, slim-profile intumescent seals can be discreetly integrated into meeting rails or parting beads to meet fire safety requirements (e.g., for flats or protected escape routes) without compromising aesthetics or operation.

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