Fire doors are a critical part of fire safety in commercial and residential buildings. Crucial for passive fire protection, they contain fire and smoke within compartments, allowing for safe evacuation and helping to minimise damage. The effectiveness of a fire door relies on the correct installation and performance of all supporting components. From the foam to the fixings, everything that goes in and around the door needs to be up to standard.
Fire-rated packers are an important part of any fire door installation. Designed to maintain a precise, consistent gap between the doorset and structural opening, these packers help maximise the resistance of a fire door. When installing packers, it’s essential that they’re properly tested and fit for purpose. This will ensure that the entire installation provides the necessary protection.
Fire-rated packers are used to create a precise, consistent gap between the door frame and the structural opening. Fire packers ensure that the door frame is accurately aligned and securely positioned. The consistent gap created by fire-rated packers helps ensure that the door can be opened and closed properly. It also provides the ideal space for the application of fire-rated foam and other fire-stopping materials.
Fire-rated door packers are engineered to maintain their structural integrity in the event of a fire. This prevents the premature degradation of the fire door installation, something that could compromise its effectiveness and cause smoke and flames to spread.
Blue60 Timberex Wedge Packers are made from a patent-formulated compound that will never combust when exposed to fire. Timberex packers are available in one size, which ranges from 2mm to 15mm in thickness.
Traditional Blue60 packers are also designed to resist smoke and fire. They’re available in three sizes: 1mm, 3mm and 5mm.
It’s essential to test fire-rated packers to ensure they perform under fire conditions. All tested packers must meet specific standards and hold certificates for fire resistance and compatibility within a fire door system. Not only does using non-tested packers risk non-compliance and potential legal liability, but it also puts the occupants of the building where the fire door is installed at risk.
The most important benefit of fire-rated packers is that they ensure the fire door assembly is installed to its tested performance standards. Unlike other untested materials, fire-rated door packers won’t burn or degrade in the event of a fire. They’ll work to maintain the stability of the fire door frame and, as a result, aid the safe evacuation of the building.
Additionally, using tested and certified fire packers ensures compliance with building codes and fire safety regulations.
Fire-rated packers help fire door installations meet all required standards. To find out more, contact us and speak to a member of our team today.