Door & Joinery specialises in manufacturing and supplying an extensive range of high-quality fire door blanks. These unfinished fire doors are designed to provide exceptional fire resistance and can be customised to meet the specific needs of our clients. These doors come in a raw state, allowing for bespoke finishes that align perfectly with your interior aesthetics and functional requirements.

What is a fire door blank?

A fire door blank is a specially designed door engineered to withstand fire and prevent its spread within a building. Unlike standard doors, solid core fire door blanks are constructed from materials tested and proven to resist fire for a specified period, significantly enhancing the safety of a property by providing valuable time for occupants to evacuate and for emergency services to respond.

Fire door blanks feature a solid core construction made from various fire-resistant materials, such as solid timber, particleboard, or a composite of materials. This core is the primary component that gives the door its fire-resistant properties. These doors are rated based on their ability to withstand fire for a certain period, commonly 30, 60, or 120 minutes. These ratings are determined through rigorous testing and certification processes to ensure compliance with British and European safety standards.

The primary benefit of fire doors is their ability to improve fire safety within a building significantly. By containing and slowing the spread of fire and smoke, the doors provide crucial time for evacuation and can help to minimise property damage.

Using certified fire doors ensures compliance with fire safety regulations, which is a critical aspect of building management. This compliance protects occupants and helps avoid potential legal and financial repercussions associated with non-compliance.

The Flexibility of Customisable Untreated Fire Doors

Fire door blanks are highly versatile components that can be adapted for use in various settings due to their customisable nature. This makes them an ideal choice for enhancing fire safety across different types of properties, from residential homes to commercial buildings.

Adaptable Sizes and Shapes

Door blanks offer remarkable adaptability in terms of sizes and shapes, which is a crucial factor for their widespread use in various architectural designs and structural layouts. This flexibility means that door blanks can meet the specific needs of different environments without compromising their essential fire-resistant properties.

Custom Sizing for Standard and Non-Standard Openings

One of the significant advantages of solid core fire door blanks is their ability to be customised to fit both standard and non-standard door openings. For standard corridors and room entrances, door blanks can be manufactured to typical dimensions. However, many buildings feature non-standard openings that require tailored solutions. Door blanks can be cut precisely and adjusted to accommodate these unique dimensions, ensuring that even the most unconventional spaces can benefit from robust fire protection.

Accommodation of Unique Architectural Features

Buildings often incorporate unique architectural features that require specialised door shapes and sizes. For example, stairwells with angled walls, curved corridors, or rooms with sloped ceilings can pose challenges for conventional doors. Fire door blanks can be customised to match these irregular shapes, providing a perfect fit that maintains the integrity of the fire barrier. This is particularly beneficial in older or historic buildings, where preserving architectural character while upgrading fire safety is essential.

Flexibility for Retrofitting and Renovations

In renovation projects, existing structures may have door openings that do not conform to modern standard sizes. Door blanks offer the flexibility needed to retrofit these openings without extensive structural modifications. By adjusting the size and shape of the fire door blank, property owners and contractors can ensure that every door meets current fire safety standards while fitting seamlessly into the existing framework.

Finishing Flexibility

Fire door blanks are supplied in an unfinished state and offer exceptional flexibility in terms of finishing options. This means they can be tailored to meet precise needs, both in terms of appearance and functionality. It's important to note that door blanks are not in a ready-to-use state and must be treated appropriately to ensure they provide optimal fire protection.

Variety of Finishing Options

The unfinished nature of internal fire door blanks allows for a wide range of finishing treatments. This includes the application of various coatings, such as fire-resistant paints, varnishes, and veneers. These finishes are crucial for aesthetic purposes and enhancing the door's durability, and maintaining its fire-resistant properties. Fire-resistant paints and varnishes add an additional layer of protection, ensuring the door can withstand high temperatures and slow the spread of fire. Veneers can provide a robust and attractive surface while still conforming to fire safety standards.

Custom Finishing to Match Surroundings

One of the significant benefits of the finishing flexibility is the ability to match the door to its surroundings. Whether in a residential, commercial, or industrial setting, the door can be finished to blend with existing decor and architectural styles. This ensures that while the primary function of the door is fire protection, it also contributes to the overall aesthetic coherence of the space.

Compliance with Fire Safety Standards

Proper finishing of door blanks ensures compliance with stringent fire safety standards. These standards are designed to guarantee that the door will perform as expected in a fire, providing critical time for evacuation and emergency response. By adhering to these standards through appropriate finishing treatments, property owners and managers can be confident that their fire doors will provide reliable protection.

Versatile Applications

The customisable nature of unfinished fire doors allows them to be used in a multitude of settings, providing essential fire safety across various types of properties. This versatility makes them an invaluable component of fire safety strategies, ensuring that all areas, from residential homes to industrial complexes, can benefit from enhanced protection.

Residential Properties

Solid core fire door blanks play a crucial role in protecting living spaces in residential properties. They can be installed in high-risk areas such as kitchens, where the likelihood of a fire starting is higher due to cooking activities. Bedrooms also benefit from installing fire doors, providing a safe egress route during nighttime emergencies and offering peace of mind to occupants. Living areas and corridors can also be equipped with fire doors to contain and slow the spread of fire, allowing for safe evacuation and minimising damage to the property.

Commercial Buildings

Commercial buildings encompass various environments, each with its own fire safety requirements. In office spaces, internal fire door blanks can be installed in individual offices, conference rooms, and communal areas such as break rooms and lounges. This ensures that all spaces are adequately protected, reducing the risk of fire spreading rapidly through open-plan layouts. Retail spaces can also benefit from fire doors, particularly in storage areas and behind-the-scenes operational zones where flammable materials may be present.

Hospitality Sector

The hospitality sector, including hotels and restaurants, demands stringent fire safety measures to protect both guests and staff. Fire door blanks can be customised and installed in guest rooms, kitchens, dining areas, and conference facilities. In hotels, where guests may be unfamiliar with the building layout, the use of fire doors is crucial in providing safe escape routes and preventing the spread of fire through corridors and stairwells.

Educational Institutions

Schools, colleges, and universities require robust fire protection to safeguard students, staff, and visitors. Fire doors can be fitted in classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, and offices. The doors help contain potential fire hazards in specific areas, such as science labs or kitchens, ensuring the safety of the entire campus. Internal fire door blanks in dormitories and residential halls also provide essential protection for sleeping quarters.

Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and clinics, need to adhere to strict fire safety standards due to the presence of vulnerable patients and critical medical equipment. Fire door blanks can be installed in patient rooms, operating theatres, emergency rooms, and storage areas for medical supplies and flammable substances. The doors ensure that the fire is contained, allowing for safe evacuation and the continued operation of essential medical services.

Industrial Environments

Industrial environments present unique fire safety challenges due to the presence of machinery, chemicals, and other flammable materials. Fire door blanks are ideal for these settings, offering robust protection for personnel and equipment. They can be installed in manufacturing floors, storage warehouses, control rooms, and maintenance areas. The customisable nature of unfinished fire doors allows them to fit various industrial layouts, ensuring that all critical zones are protected.

Public Buildings

Public buildings such as libraries, museums, and community centres require effective fire safety measures to protect large numbers of people. Fire doors can be used in exhibition halls, meeting rooms, and office spaces. By containing fire and smoke, the doors help safeguard visitors and staff, facilitate orderly evacuation, and preserve valuable assets and historical artefacts.

Why Choose Door & Joinery?

Choosing Door & Joinery for your fire door blanks means opting for unparalleled quality, reliability, and expertise. Our fire doors are manufactured to the highest standards, providing robust fire protection and meeting stringent safety regulations. Our extensive range of customisation options allows you to tailor your fire doors to fit any architectural requirement and aesthetic preference. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, offering professional guidance and support to ensure you find the perfect solution for your fire safety needs. Trust us to provide you with high-quality fire doors that offer superior protection, durability, and peace of mind.