Fire-rated doors are an essential safety requirement for all commercial buildings. And, while they keep occupants safe and may save lives, they are not often the most aesthetically pleasing doors to look at, especially in the age of clean, modern design.
Can Fire-Rated Doors Have Glass Panels?
Yes! While providing design flexibility and inviting aesthetics, fire-rated doors can also function as an effective safety barrier when equipped with fire-rated glass panels. Open spaces and transparency are fostered by fire-rated glass panels. They enable the passage of natural light to establish a mood-enhancing and vibrant atmosphere. The transparent glass also enables the safe planning of an escape route that avoids damaged or hazardous areas during a fire, as it enables the identification of the threat's location.
Additionally, fire-rated glass is specifically engineered to safeguard against fire. It functions as a barrier to prevent the further spread of smoke and flames throughout the building. In certain instances, the panels serve as thermal insulators and are heat resistant.
We specialise in the protection of buildings from fire by the insulation of structural members, walls and tanks against direct attack from flames by maintaining load-bearing members and tank-shells below the critical point at which failure or weakening is likely to occur.
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