Fire doors do one job and they do it brilliantly. When a fire breaks out, they hold back flames and smoke, protecting escape routes and giving people the time they need to get out safely. For property owners in Westmeath, whether you have a terraced house in Mullingar, a rental apartment in Athlone, or commercial premises anywhere in the county, having the right fire doors properly installed is essential.
Bright Star Joinery supplies and installs FD30, FD60 and FD90 fire rated doors across Westmeath. We travel from our Dublin base to carry out surveys, provide quotes and complete installations throughout the county. Our joiners specialise in fire door fitting and understand that this work leaves no room for shortcuts. Every door we hang is installed to manufacturer specifications, with correct gaps, seals and hardware, so it performs exactly as it should if fire ever breaks out.
Westmeath has a diverse property stock, from older buildings in the county’s market towns to new developments on the outskirts. Fire door requirements vary accordingly, and we have the experience to advise on and install the right solution for every situation. One door or a hundred, residential or commercial, we deliver the same professional service every time.
The number in a fire door rating tells you how many minutes it will resist fire when properly installed. Selecting the correct rating is crucial for compliance and safety.
FD30 Fire Doors offer 30 minutes of fire resistance. These are the go to choice for residential properties in Westmeath, including flats, apartments, HMOs and houses with integral garages. Building regulations typically require FD30 doors on escape routes, between garages and habitable rooms, and on flat entrance doors in apartment buildings.
FD60 Fire Doors resist fire for 60 minutes. Commercial properties, larger residential developments, care homes, hotels and public buildings often require this level of protection. If you are responsible for a commercial premises or multi unit development in Mullingar, Athlone or elsewhere in Westmeath, FD60 doors may be necessary to meet regulations.
FD90 Fire Doors provide 90 minutes of protection and are specified for high risk environments. Industrial units, large warehouses and certain public buildings may require FD90 doors where extended fire compartmentation is essential. While less common, we supply and fit these doors when your building demands it.
We visit your Westmeath property, assess each door opening and recommend the appropriate rating. Our guidance is practical, based on what regulations require and what makes sense for how your building is used.
A fire door is only as good as its installation. Buy the best door on the market and hang it badly, and it will fail when you need it most. That is why choosing the right installer matters as much as choosing the right door.
Bright Star Joinery brings proper joinery skills and fire door knowledge to every installation in Westmeath. We prepare frames correctly so doors hang true. We maintain the precise gap tolerances that allow doors to close freely while preventing smoke passage. We fit intumescent strips that expand in heat to seal gaps, and smoke seals that block toxic fumes. We use fire rated hinges strong enough to keep doors in place as frames distort in a fire. And we fit closers and latches that ensure doors stay shut when it counts.
Property owners across Westmeath trust us because we do the job properly. Landlords call us when rental properties need fire door upgrades before inspections. Builders bring us in to fit fire doors on new builds and renovations. Business owners rely on us to keep their premises compliant and their staff safe. Whatever your requirement, we treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
We quote clearly, show up on time, work cleanly and leave your property tidy. Good work at fair prices from joiners who know fire doors.
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