What Is a Fire Rated Door?
The basics of fire rated doors — what they do, how they're built and why buildings need them.
Read guidePractical, plain-language articles to help architects, contractors and facility teams choose, specify and maintain fire rated, cold room and clean room doors.
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The basics of fire rated doors — what they do, how they're built and why buildings need them.
Read guideRatings, configurations, hardware and fit — what to check before you specify.
Read guideWhy a fire door is more than a steel door — and where each belongs.
Read guideHow insulated doors keep controlled temperatures — and cut energy costs.
Read guideInsulation, sealing and usage — the three things that keep the cold in.
Read guideWhat contamination control means for door design in pharmaceutical facilities.
Read guideA door assembly designed and installed to resist the passage of fire and smoke for a defined period. Learn more on the Fire Rated Doors page.
On escape routes, stairwells, plant rooms and between fire compartments in industrial, commercial and public buildings.
An insulated door that separates a temperature-controlled space from its surroundings. See the Cold Room Doors page.
Insulated sliding or hinged doors, chosen for the temperature, opening size and how often the door is used.
A hygienic door for controlled environments, with smooth easy-to-clean surfaces and reliable sealing. See the Clean Room Doors page.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories, hospitals and healthcare, and food production.
Yes — size, configuration, hardware, sealing and finish can be specified for your application. Get a quote with your requirements.
Our technical team is happy to help you specify the right door for your project.
Tell us about your application and our technical team will get back with the right door solution and pricing.