Fire doors are a legal requirement in many buildings and a sensible precaution in many more. They form a critical part of passive fire protection, holding back flames and smoke to protect escape routes and give people time to get out safely. In County Louth, with its mix of historic town centres, growing housing estates and busy industrial areas, demand for properly installed fire doors has never been higher. Bright Star Joinery meets that demand.
We supply and install FD30, FD60 and FD90 fire rated doors to properties across Louth. Our work ranges from single door replacements in residential properties to full fire door installations in new commercial developments. Based in Dublin, we travel to Louth regularly and can arrange site surveys at short notice. Whether your property is in Drogheda town centre, a housing estate in Dundalk, or a business premises out in Ardee, we provide the same high standard of workmanship.
Fire doors must be installed correctly to function as intended. That means the right frame preparation, precise hanging, correct seals and suitable hardware. Our joiners understand these requirements inside out and deliver installations that meet regulations and protect lives.
Fire doors are tested and certified to resist fire for a specific period. The rating you need depends on your building type, its use and what regulations require.
FD30 Fire Doors provide 30 minutes of fire resistance. These are the most widely used fire doors in Ireland and are standard in residential settings. If you own a flat, apartment, rental property or house with an integral garage in Louth, FD30 doors are likely what you need for compliance. They protect escape routes and prevent fire spreading between areas of a building.
FD60 Fire Doors hold back fire for 60 minutes. These are common in commercial buildings, apartment complexes, hotels, nursing homes and educational facilities. Louth has seen significant commercial and residential development in recent years, and many of these buildings require FD60 doors on stairwells, corridors and other critical locations.
FD90 Fire Doors offer 90 minutes of protection. You will find these in industrial premises, warehouses and larger commercial buildings where regulations demand extended fire resistance. Some of Louth’s industrial estates and logistics hubs require FD90 specification for certain applications.
We assess your property, explain your options and recommend the correct fire door rating for each opening. Our advice is based on building regulations, your specific circumstances and practical considerations for how the building is used day to day.
Fire door installation demands precision. Gaps that are too wide let smoke through. Seals fitted in the wrong position will not expand properly. Hinges that are too light can fail in a fire. Closers that do not work mean doors left open when they should be shut. Getting these details right is what separates a compliant installation from one that could cost lives.
At Bright Star Joinery, we get the details right every time. Our joiners are trained in fire door installation and understand the technical requirements. We fit intumescent strips and smoke seals in the correct locations. We use hinges and hardware rated for the door specification. We check that doors close fully into their frames and latch securely. When we finish a job, you have fire doors that actually work.
Louth landlords rely on us to bring rental properties up to standard before inspections. Property managers call us when apartment blocks need fire door upgrades. Builders bring us in to complete fire door packages on new developments. Homeowners trust us to protect their families. Whatever the job, we approach it with the same attention to detail.
Our pricing is transparent and competitive. We turn up when we say we will, work efficiently, and clean up after ourselves. No messing about, just quality joinery work from a team that knows fire doors inside out.
FD30 gives 30 minutes fire resistance, FD60 gives 60 minutes protection.
Yes, for conversions, multi-unit properties, and extensions that create new storeys.
Intumescent strips, smoke seals, proper frame, certified hinges, and self-closing mechanism.
No. Cutting, drilling, or altering fire doors invalidates their certification completely.
Commercial premises every six months. Residential properties at least annually