Fire safety is a critical aspect of residential building design, and at the heart of this safety lies the importance of flat entrance fire doors. Gerda Security Products, a leading name in fire safety, offers a unique approach to this essential component. Our doorsets stand apart from conventional flat entrance fire doors in several key ways, offering enhanced safety, reliability, and peace of mind.

Advantages of a Doorset Over Door Assemblies

Fire safety is an essential aspect of any residential building, and the importance of comprehensive and reliable solutions cannot be overstated. Flat Entrance fire doors may either be supplied as complete doorsets or as door assemblies. Door assemblies may appear to be an economical approach, but this is not as robust as a fire doorset. There may be compatibility problems where components are mis-sourced. Any point of weakness can significantly reduce the fire and smoke resistance capability of the resulting flat entrance fire doors.

With door parts sourced separately and correct parts have not been purchased appropriately – then this can lead to undesirable consequences in real scenarios.

In sharp contrast, Gerda fire doorsets offer a significantly more robust and reliable solution. Each doorset is supplied as a complete unit, incorporating the door leaf, frame, and all necessary hardware. Since every component forms an essential part of the doorsets, having been tested in full-scale tests, you can be confident of their performance during a fire event.

The holistic approach to fire safety that Gerda doorsets represent eliminates the risk of component mismatch. You can rest assured that every part of your fire doorset forms part of a vetted process, for performance criteria including durability and acoustics as well as meeting standards like Secured by Design.

Holistic Fire Doorset Testing

All flat entrance doorsets, where fire rated, go through a fire test for a complete door. How they are delivered to site varies, however – this is either as a complete doorset (as with Gerda Security fire certified doorsets) or as an assembly. Additionally, there is something called  ‘cascaded test evidence’ – this is test evidence made by a third party (such as a door blank supplier), then passed on to other parties who produce the doors using their test evidence.

The difference with Gerda Security is that we own our test evidence, because we own the design. Therefore, all the testing we conduct on a flat entrance doorset range is based on the same main design composition and construction of the doorset.

Ensuring High Standards of Fire Resistance

One of the key benefits of our holistic testing approach is the assurance of high standards of fire resistance. Through testing the doorset in a series of tests using the same composition and construction design but with different components or glazing options, we offer optimum fire resistance performance.  

The superior protection offered by our flat entrance fire doors is a result of this thorough testing process.

Focus on Smoke Resistance

While fire resistance is crucial, it’s equally important to consider smoke resistance. Smoke inhalation is a leading cause of death in fires, making smoke-resistant doors a vital part of fire safety.

Gerda flat entrance doorsets are designed with a strong focus on smoke resistance. Our doorsets are tested to meet extensive regulation for smoke control, ensuring they can effectively prevent the spread of smoke in the event of a fire. This focus on smoke resistance, combined with our comprehensive fire testing, sets Gerda doorsets apart from conventional flat entrance fire doors.

Additional Benefits of Gerda Doorsets

Beyond their superior fire and smoke resistance, Gerda doorsets offer several additional benefits. Our doorsets are designed for easy installation, reducing the time and cost associated with fitting.

Furthermore, Gerda offers an array of maintenance services to ensure the longevity of our doorsets. Our annual maintenance program can be tied to your fire safety risk assessment schedule, providing regular checks to ensure your doorsets continue to offer optimal protection.

Conclusion

When it comes to flat entrance fire doors, not all solutions are created equal. Gerda doorsets offer a comprehensive approach to fire safety, combining holistic testing over a range of performance criteria and easy installation into a single, reliable solution. With Gerda, you can rest assured that your building’s fire doors are designed to offer the highest level of protection possible.Click to find more information about our Safer Homes range of internal and external flat entrance doorsets. If you have more specific questions, feel free to call at 01638 711 028 or contact us through our website.