Historic Door Upgrade

To find out about fire door upgrading in general, visit here: https://flammaltd.com/projects/upgrading-doors-to-fire-doors/

Historic door upgrading and frames to achieve FD30/60 with a range of intumescent materials such as intumescent coatings, hinge protection, fire & smoke seals, veneers, fillers and mastics. Competent installers fit each component to the required BS or EN standards.

This non-invasive solution provided effective fire protection while preserving the doors' historic features. They discreetly install fire and smoke seals in accordance with approved Technical Guidance. They fix all new ironmongery with intumescent backing to maintain consistent protection throughout, the installers ensure the integrity of critical junctions in case of fire.

This approach ensures compliance with fire safety regulations while respecting the historic origin of the buildings. Each project is uniquely tailored to balance safety, conservation, and aesthetics. We carry out installations with minimal disruption and a deep understanding of heritage requirements.

Historic England have further in-depth information on door integrity: https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/fire-resistance-historic-timber-panel-doors/

Butler Gallery Historic Door Upgrade

Butler Gallery, Causeway hotel Brighton Daycare

Historic door upgrading involves enhancing existing thin flat panel doors to achieve 30 minutes of fire integrity, in line with current fire safety standards. They accomplish this using the Envirograf Intumescent Card or Fire-Resistant Paint System. Both methods improve the fire performance of older or less robust door constructions without compromising their aesthetic or historic value.

As part of the upgrade, they fit all new ironmongery—including hinges, locks, and handles—should be fitted with intumescent backing materials to maintain fire resistance at junction points. Additionally, they also install fire and smoke seals around the door edges in accordance with relevant Technical Guidance documentation.

These measures ensure the door provides adequate protection in the event of a fire. Helping to contain both flames and smoke for the required duration. We complete each project with attention to historic detail, preserving authenticity while achieving modern fire compliance.