Fire Doors

Fire Doors

Fire doors are an essential safety feature in many buildings and homes across Ireland.

We all want our property to be safe and secure. The inclusion of these doors can quite literally save lives and reduce or prevent damage being caused to buildings by smoke or fire.

In the event of a fire, these fire doors effectively split the building into different compartments in order to contain the fire and smoke for a set period of time, allowing people to escape safely or await rescue.

Whether it is your home, a property you rent out, or a commercial or business premises you will want to do everything within your control to ensure that it remains in good condition and prevent or limit any potential damage happening to its structure and condition.

We wouldn’t either dream of having a property which we are unable to lock up, yet there is a surprising amount of people who don’t protect their property adequately from fire.

Fire Doors Ireland

Opting for safety doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on style.

Being reassured of the quality of the selection of fire rated doors we stock means that you can also consider choosing an internal door that fits in with the style of your property.

Whether you are looking for a single fire door or several, explore the range on our website today to find one that suits your needs!

There are many reasons why you may need fire rated doors in your property. Factors such as the use of and age of the building will come into play.

As a responsible proprietor it is worth finding out the building regulations with regards to fire resistant doors to ensure you meet the high standards that are set in this area.

As it is such an important part of your building, you shouldn’t take any chances when it comes to the performance of your FD30 or FD60 doors and ensure you buy an industry standard which offers optimum safety.

We stock a high quality range of fire rated doors which means you can select a door and be assured of its performance and durability.

In family homes, often with the arrival of new additions to the family, we think about different ways to make our homes feel more safe and how to protect our family.

As we have already discussed, fire resistant doors are a key safety mechanism to achieve this. There are other great ways to protect our little ones from accidents or injuries in the home.

Stair gates are an obvious example that spring to mind. However, many people often overlook how to protect their children from accidental harm on a radiator. Radiator covers are a great way to add an additional layer of safety to our home.

Available in a range of designs and finish they are another example of a product which combines safety, functionality and style in one.

A further way to ensure safety is around electrical items, which can often be a cause of fires in homes. We recommend containing wires neatly in living rooms so they are inaccessible for pets or young children.

In our living room, TVs often now have multiple wires. A quick and easy way to keep this tidy and out of harm's way is by opting for a TV unit.

Internal Fire Door Types

There are different internal fire door types available on the market and it is helpful to understand the different types before you choose to include them.

Whether you have made the decision to include fire standard doors in your home to improve safety for your family or you are a business and need to adhere to building regulations, you will want to ensure that the doors have been tested and reach a certified standard.

Just like our other internal doors, our fire resistant doors are available in different styles and finishes to ensure that you don’t have to compromise on style.

In terms of reaching a robust standard, we stock both FD30 and FD60 doors which indicate 30 and 60 minutes of fire protection offered.

FD30 Fire Rated Doors

FD30 fire rated doors offer 30 minutes of fire protection. They are the most common model of fire doors which separate rooms from escape routes.

FD30 doors include intumescent stips in either the doors or frame. All of our FD30 doors are robustly tested to ensure that they are able to be certified.

FD60 Fire Rated Doors

FD60 Fire Rated Doors are able to withstand 60 minutes of condition associated with a fire. These doors should be used in a compartment wall separating two buildings.

There is no simple answer as to which rating of door you should choose, as a range of factors are involved in determining this.

When deciding which rating of fire door you need, we advise speaking to a member of our team who will be able to offer more advice on the rating needed for your property.

Standard vs. Fire Rated

Standard Doors

• Lighter and generally cheaper
• Thinner frame
• Easy to install and fit

Fire Rated Doors

• Offers additional protection and prevents the spread of fire
• Fixed with three-hinges
• Doors are tested and certified

Best Fire Resistant Doors

At Doorshop.ie we offer some of the best fire resistant doors on the market.

We understand that while safety is the utmost consideration in any property, it is important that you are able to find a door that suits the desired design of your home.

It can be difficult to understand which internal door style to select, however our team is on hand and happy to help with any questions you may have.

Have a browse of our website and get in touch today to find out about the best fire resistant doors we offer.

How to Install Them

It is important when fitting fire doors that they are installed by a professional.

There is no simple way to describe how to install them and it is much more complex than a standard door.

Failure to fit it correctly will affect the door’s performance and means you will not be afforded the correct protection.

Contact our team today for a quote on doors, we can also help advise you on a professional to install these.