Fire Rated Glass Doors Residential

Metal fire doors are an economical alternative to wood fire doors when more than a 20 minute rating is required.

Fire rated glass doors residential.

With fire ratings ranging from 45 to 90 minutes optimum s fire rated windows are put through rigorous testing. Initially a heat test is performed where in the window is exposed to temperatures up to 1600 degrees fahrenheit. So you don t have to sacrifice style and you can maintain a consistent look on all the doors throughout your home. Most of our solid panel fiberglass wood edge doors can be ordered as a 20 minute fire rated product.

Labeled fire doors control the spread of fire and smoke for up to 3 hours. Fire rated windows also endure the hose stream test in which the glass holds fast even during this. Simpson offers thousands of choices for fire rated doors including 20 minute fire rated wood doors and mdf doors with fire ratings up to 90 minute. Fire rated glass doors are a perfect solution for offices conference rooms and lobbies where required by building code but a glass door is desired for aesthetics light and visibility.

Fortunately mmi door offers a complete fire rated door unit solution across numerous ratings as well as door hardware and glass style. And since simpson fire doors have been designed to match other interior doors your fire rated doors will blend seamlessly with all doors in your home. Our glass fire rated doors are able to meet category a and category b requirements and additionally can utilize hose stream approved glass.