FD60 fire doors are designed to protect your home and occupants in the event of a house fire. These internal fire doors are manufactured to withstand intense heat and smoke for up to 60 minutes, giving you and your family time to evacuate safely.
Our range of 60-minute fire-resistant doors includes a range of functional and stylish safety doors. There’s no need to compromise on aesthetics for safety here. Each door has been rigorously fire tested and complies with fire door regulations in order to be awarded a fire door certificate, verifying their fire-safe integrity.
FD60 fire doors are designed to withstand fire and prevent its spread for up to 60 minutes. The "FD" in the name stands for "Fire Door," and the number represents the number of minutes the door can provide fire resistance. These doors are an essential component of passive fire protection systems, creating barriers that compartmentalise a building and provide safe evacuation routes.
Enhanced Safety: Provides an additional layer of protection, allowing occupants more time to evacuate safely.
Regulatory Compliance: Meets UK building regulations for fire safety in both residential and commercial properties.
Insurance Benefits: Many insurance providers offer better premiums for properties equipped with certified fire doors.
Durability: Designed to withstand not just fire but also everyday wear and tear, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Aesthetic Appeal: Modern FD60 doors can be customised to match the style of the building, blending functionality with design.
FD60 fire doors are engineered to provide maximum protection. Their construction typically includes:
Solid Core: Made from materials like particleboard, flaxboard, or solid timber for strength and fire resistance.
Intumescent Seals: These expand when exposed to heat, sealing gaps and preventing the spread of fire and smoke.
Fire-Rated Glass: If glazed, FD60 doors use reinforced glass capable of withstanding high temperatures.
Frames and Hinges: Fire-rated frames and hinges are essential to maintain the door’s integrity during a fire.
Surface Finishes: Available in veneers, paints, or laminates, combining functionality with aesthetics.
Proper installation is critical to the effectiveness of an FD60 fire door. Key considerations include:
Professional Installation: Always hire certified professionals to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
Correct Frame and Seals: Use fire-rated frames, hinges, and intumescent seals.
Compliance Checks: Ensure the installation meets UK building codes and standards.
Regular Testing: Post-installation, the door should be tested to confirm its functionality.
Let’s explore the benefits of FD60 doors and how to choose the right one for your home.
FD60 doors offer a range of benefits that make them an excellent choice for your home. Some of these benefits include:
FD60 doors, also known as fire doors, are doors that are designed to provide protection against fire for up to 60 minutes.
When adhering to fire safety regulations, a fire door leading to an escape route should provide 30 minutes of protection with an FD30 internal fire door. FD60 internal doors should be used in high-rise buildings and offices with a large capacity.
In many countries, FD60 doors are required by building codes in certain areas of the home, such as bedrooms and hallways. But in the UK they are not commonly needed in homes and they are more for commercial use, like warehouses and hotels. The choice is entirely up to the homeowner. If you are looking to protect your family a fire door could provide those extra life-saving minutes as a fire spreads through your home.
FD60 doors are manufactured with fire-resistant materials and technologies, including fire-rated doors, intumescent strips, and fire-resistant seals. These features help to slow the spread of fire and smoke, giving you and your family time to evacuate safely.
