Fire-Rated Steel Doors: The FerroFinestra W40 Fire System

Fire-Rated Steel Doors: The FerroFinestra W40 Fire System

At Icon Loft Steel Doors, we offer top-tier fire-rated steel doors designed to meet the highest safety standards while maintaining aesthetic appeal. One of our premier solutions for fire protection is the FerroFinestra W40 Fire system. This profile system is perfect for creating stylish, durable, and highly protective fire doors for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Whether for renovation projects or new constructions, the W40 system combines structural stability with timeless design, making it an ideal choice for fire safety.

Steel: The Best Material for Fire Doors

Steel is widely regarded as the best material for constructing fire-rated doors. Its structural integrity holds up exceptionally well in extreme heat, maintaining stability and creating an effective barrier against fire and smoke. When paired with the right fire-rated glass, steel doors ensure that flames and hazardous gases are kept at bay, protecting escape routes and compartmentalizing fire zones within a building.

The FerroFinestra W40 Fire system enhances these natural properties of steel by combining its hot-rolled profiles with certified fire-rated glass, providing an effective barrier from E30 to E120 fire protection classes, depending on project needs.

The FerroFinestra W40 Fire System: Elegance Meets Protection

The FerroFinestra W40 Fire system offers both beauty and performance, making it a favorite among architects and designers. Its evocative, industrial-style design is achieved through hot-rolling methods that retain the traditional craftsmanship of steel. This design is ideal for both contemporary architecture and the renovation of historical buildings, such as those inspired by Bauhaus architecture.

Key Features of FerroFinestra W40 Fire:

• Fire Protection Classes: Available in fire ratings from E30 to E120 and EW30 to EW120, the W40 Fire system provides comprehensive protection tailored to specific project needs.
• Hot-Rolled Steel Profiles: The profiles are crafted from solid steel with thicknesses ranging from 3 to 5 mm, ensuring durability and fire resistance.
• Narrow Sightlines: The profiles offer thin, delicate sightlines of 27 mm for the frame and 55 mm for the sash, allowing for large-format doors and partitions while maintaining a refined look.
• Natural Steel Surface Finish: The W40 system can feature the natural imperfections of raw steel, known as beauty marks, for an industrial aesthetic. Alternatively, the profiles can be powder-coated in any RAL color or finished in stainless steel for a polished look.
• Flexible Glazing Options: Designed to work with various types of fire-rated glass, including Pyroguard options, the system ensures that both safety and style are prioritized.

Fire-Rated Glass: Integral to Protection

The FerroFinestra W40 Fire system works seamlessly with Pyroguard fire-rated glass. This toughened safety glass meets the EN 12150-2 standard, offering flame and smoke protection without preventing heat transmission, ideal for large glass partitions or doors that require both visibility and fire safety. Here are some of the key glass options:

• T-E30/6 (6 mm thick) for E30-rated fire doors
• T-E30/8 and T-E30/10 for higher protection levels
• T-EW30/15-1 for smoke and heat resistance up to 30 minutes
• T-EW60/15-1 and T-EW120/15-1 for extended fire resistance up to 120 minutes

These glass options can be incorporated into various design elements, from fixed panels to double-leaf hinged doors, ensuring versatility without sacrificing safety.

Customizable and Versatile Design

The FerroFinestra W40 Fire system offers flexibility in both form and function, making it suitable for a wide range of architectural applications. Whether you’re working on a heritage restoration project or a modern industrial building, the system offers design versatility with the following features:

• Wide Profile Range: Installation depths of 42 mm and 47 mm, with the possibility to create large-format windows, doors, and partitions.
• Opening Configurations: Supports single or double-leaf hinged doors, opening either inward or outward.
• Steel Glazing Beads: Available in both L- and rectangular shapes, adding to the visual refinement of the fire-rated doors.
• Surface Finishes: Choose from natural raw steel, RAL colors, or stainless steel for a polished, custom finish that suits the design of the building.

These design features allow architects and planners to achieve a balance between safety and aesthetics, meeting fire protection requirements without compromising on the overall look of the building.

Ideal for Renovation and Contemporary Architecture

The W40 Fire system is particularly well-suited for projects involving the renovation of industrial heritage buildings. Its profile contour pays homage to historical steel windows and doors, allowing the replacement of older systems while maintaining the building’s original character. At the same time, the system is also a perfect fit for modern, design-oriented architecture, providing a sleek and minimalist appearance that meets contemporary tastes.

Certified for the British Market

The FerroFinestra W40 Fire system has been certified for the British market, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and fire resistance standards. It has a unique Assessment of the Fire Resistance Performance, ensuring it meets the most rigorous fire safety requirements in various types of buildings, from residential complexes to commercial properties.

Why Choose FerroFinestra W40 Fire Doors?

1. Exceptional Fire Resistance: Offers fire protection from E30 up to E120, ensuring the highest levels of safety for your building.
2. Structural Durability: Built from solid steel profiles, the W40 system provides excellent strength and stability in high-stress environments.
3. Aesthetic Flexibility: Narrow sightlines and multiple finish options allow you to achieve a design that is both elegant and functional.
4. Architectural Versatility: Suitable for both heritage restorations and contemporary projects, allowing for the seamless integration of fire-rated doors into any architectural style.
5. Certified Safety: The W40 system is tested and certified to meet fire safety regulations, offering peace of mind for builders and architects alike.

Conclusion

Fire safety is a top priority in any building project, and the FerroFinestra W40 Fire system offers a unique combination of protection, durability, and design flexibility. By utilizing hot-rolled steel profiles and certified fire-rated glass, the W40 Fire system ensures that your building is both safe and visually stunning. Whether you’re working on a renovation or a new build, Icon Loft Steel Doors provides the fire-rated solutions you need to keep occupants safe without sacrificing architectural integrity.