You don't need to break the bank to get a reliable product either - one of our top models was among the cheapest we tested. It’s a 5 segment fireguard, so normally its 3 panels across the width (30cm + 90 gate +30cm) The sum of the 3 panels across the front makes your width ( i.e. 30cm + 90 gate + 30cm = 150cm width) and the outside panels makes your depth. Most sizes have 2 configurations as the panels can be swapped around each side of the gate. Consider the following options when choosing the best dog gate, pet gate, or puppy gate for your home. Dog gates, pet gates, and puppy gates can be pressure fitted or screw fitted, metal or wood, and feature an auto-close mechanism or a self-close mechanism. Dog gates can be installed in any doorway in the home and pressure fitted gates and screw fitted gates are both suitable, safe options for doors.

text": "Safetots has a range of wooden fire screens for sale. Naturally, if a product is made from wood, it is essential the fire surround is positioned at a sufficient distance from the fire to prevent it from not only reacting to open flames, but also to protect it from the heat of the fire. There is not a set regulation to determine the exact distance a fire surround should be installed from a fire. Safetots recommend a common-sense approach when installing a wooden fire screen. The first step is to recreate the maximum amount of heat from the fire before selecting where to install the fire surround. This will provide a guide of how close to the fire a surround could be positioned without reacting to the heat. Safetots always recommend placing the fire surround as far from the source of the fire as is both possible and practical. If you are installing a fire guard screen around an open fire, is it vital you eliminate the risk of any debris being emitted from the fire which could reach the fire surround. Using an additional spark guard will prevent any sparks or embers from reaching carpeted areas or the wooden fire surround. The vertical bars in all fire surrounds are approximately 6cm apart. It is important to consider that a small child can reach through the vertical bars with an arm, and therefore you should ensure that any hearth or fireside tools are not reachable, and obviously the source of the heat is significantly beyond this distance." If you're planning on getting a dog (but a baby could also be on the horizon), you're best off choosing a baby stair gate that holds up in our tests so you can be assured that it will be suitable for protecting both children and animals. Traditional mesh fire guards such as the Safetots Designer fireguard, with its complete mesh body, will prevent hot, sparking ashes from burning floors and carpets around the hearth. With an encased mesh top, it is an ideal solution for preventing children from throwing items into the fire. These original and more traditional fire guards provide maximum stability and are a great solution for larger fireplaces and hearths.A gap is initially required at the top of your pressure fit dog gate to enable pressure to be applied to all four spindles. Should a gap still appear at the top of your dog gate it is important to keep tightening the spindles. If a gap is still present once maximum tension is applied, then a pet gate extension may be necessary. Customize your own fireguard! We also have made individual size 3 -Panel fireguards available below. Simply choose additional segments to create your own 5 panel gate or any combination desired ( up to 7 panels or more). Example– Create a a fireguard 49cm x 150cm by purchasing a 3 Panel Medium ( 30cm+90 gate+ 30cm= 150cm) and 2 x 49cm segments. Pressure fit dog gates are installed using pressure and leave no lasting damage to your home. Screw fitted dog gates are installed using screws and create a more permanent room divide.

Material A wooden or metal side-opening stair gate will need plenty of room to swing open, so you need to think about potential obstructions and whether it will be awkward to navigate around. To pass our testing, the stair gates we review must meet the requirements of the relevant safety standard. This ensures that they're sturdy, and can withstand the shakes and rattles of a determined child.Pressure fit pet gates also feature a trip bar which is perfectly acceptable if installed at the bottom of stairs but could become an additional hazard if fitted at the top. Ways to keep your family living costs down, and kids of all ages happy Get our Family newsletter – it's free monthly. Brands such as BabyDan also include the added feature of a safety indicator across all their pressure fit dog gates. This indicator shows if the dog gate has been mounted correctly and provides an extra safety measure and reassurance that the pressure fit dog gate has been installed successfully. Some pressure fit pet gates come with wall cups which cover the four main pressure points, making it easier to apply additional pressure.