Question 1

What is a hockey stick glazing bead used for on a fire door?

Accepted Answer

A hockey stick glazing bead is shaped with a stepped, rebated profile that sits neatly against both the glass panel and the door leaf, holding the glass securely in place while covering the joint. On fire doors, it forms part of the glazing system that must maintain integrity in a fire situation, so a firecheck-rated hardwood bead is required rather than a standard softwood moulding.

Question 2

Can I use this bead on a softwood fire door?

Accepted Answer

This bead is machined from red hardwood (maranti) and is suitable for use with hardwood fire door sets. If you are working on a softwood or composite fire door, check the door manufacturer's specification, as some door sets require matching materials or specific bead profiles to maintain their fire rating certification.

Question 3

Do I need intumescent tape with this glazing bead?

Accepted Answer

In most fire door glazing assemblies, intumescent glazing tape is required between the glass and the bead, as well as between the glass and the rebate, to maintain the door's fire integrity rating. The bead itself contributes to the overall assembly, but the tape is a separate component. Always follow the door manufacturer's glazing instructions and refer to the relevant British Standards for fire door installation.

Property	Detail
Material	Red hardwood (maranti)
Profile	Hockey stick glazing bead
Nominal Size	23mm x 26mm
Length	2400mm
Finish	Smooth machined, suitable for staining or painting
Use	Fire door glazing applications

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Hockey Stick Beadings

Hardwood Firecheck Hockey Stick Glazing Bead 23mm x 26mm x 2400mm