Issue 38 Summer web 23 - Flipbook - Page 25
Advanced Protects
Unique Listed Scottish
Home of Timber Craftsman
An intelligent fire alarm control panel from fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has
been installed in The Steading, the home of sculptor and furniture maker, Tim Stead MBE.
The Steading is an A-Listed building, located in Blainslie
near Lauder in the Scottish Borders, and was both the
creative centre and home to the Stead family across
several decades. It was purchased by the Tim Stead Trust
in 2021 and a programme of restoration work has
included the addition of an Advanced Go newgeneration, single-loop fire alarm control panel to protect
this historic home.
Fire and security service providers, Safe Services, installed
the Advanced Go fire alarm panel in The Steading
and were involved from the design stage though to
installation and commissioning. The Advanced Go panel
is integrated with EMS Firecell radio equipment for a
complete cable-free fire system - which was an essential
requirement to preserve and protect the unique interior
of the building.
The Steading is considered Tim's masterpiece with an
interior that was transformed over many years. The
interior is completely clad in sculpted wood: floors, walls,
ceilings, stairs, cupboards, beds, a grandfather clock, sink,
conservatory, hanging sculptures, desks and so on - all
made by Stead himself. This exceptional building now
aims to become a hub for practical expertise in everything
to do with wood and the environment, hosting a variety
of day and residential courses in the unique environment
of The Steading.
Graeme Millar, Fire Systems Technical and Sales Engineer
at Safe Services said: “The Steading is a truly amazing
property and we are delighted to have been able to install
a system that helps protect this listed building from fire,
without interfering with Tim Stead’s beautiful interior.
Advanced is our fire protection manufacturer of choice
and we rate them very highly, we don’t use anything else.”
