And since tgp s fire doors can be glazed with fire resistive glass to comply with stringent temperature rise criteria it s possible to bring exceptional clarity and visibility to even the most demanding applications.
Fire resistant glass doors.
Available in clear or textured versions georgian wired glass is suitable for use in fire and non fire applications.
Fire rated basics build the foundation.
These three products all meet safety glass requirements so are safe to be used at any height in fire resistant glass doors.
Installing glass fire doors offers the additional advantage of full visibility of especial importance in public spaces.
This includes doors and partitions of various framing materials and designs facades and roof glazing and more recently even the first fire resistant sliding doors and windows.
Fire resistant glass prevents the spread of fire facilitates a safe escape route for the occupants of the building and safe access for fire fighters.
Pilkington fire resistant glass is represented in several hundred fully tested and approved glazing systems.
Learn the fundamentals with this practical guide about fire rated glass and framing.
In addition to materials there are two types of doors.
Pre hung doors are essentially an all in one package they come with their own frame hinges and door slab.
Don t know where to begin.
Glass doors or storm doors are installed in addition to another exterior door type allowing the maximum sunlight in while still creating a secure barrier.
Open the door to new possibilities with our fire rated glass door products.
Choose the industry s most preferred fire rated glazing from technical glass products.
Tgp s innovative fire rated glass is a clear favorite and our full lite fire doors and frames open up new design possibilities.
Fire rated glass is made with multiple layers of toughened glass layered with fire rated intumescent seals that react under the heat of a fire to create a fire resistant barrier.
The thickness of the fire rated glass is between 20 27mm for a single door and 20 28mm in a double door configuration.
Fire glass does not burn it retains heat and refracts light as a result of burning gas.
Fire resistant and protective glazing are suitable where building codes allow.