Fire Protection Principle of Wooden Fire Doors: A Vital Safeguard for Your Property Fire poses a significant threat to all types of properties—whether residential, commercial, or industrial. In fact, it can be devastating to both lives and property. However, relying solely on fire extinguishers is insufficient when it comes to ensuring comprehensive fire protection. Therefore, […]
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Wooden Fire Doors: Elegant Protection for Life Safety
As a leading wooden fire door manufacturer in China, YK Commercial Door Company combines natural aesthetics with certified fire protection, delivering timber doors rated 30-90 minutes that meet EN 1634, UL 10C, and GB 12955 standards.
1. Wooden Fire Door Classifications
Fire Rating | Test Standard | Typical Applications |
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FD30 (30 mins) | EN 1634 / GB 12955 | Apartment entrance doors, office partitions |
FD60 (60 mins) | UL 10C / BS 476-22 | Hospital corridors, school stairwells |
FD90 (90 mins) | EN 1634 / GB 12955 | High-rise building fire escapes |
Key Features:
✔ Solid timber core with fire-retardant treatment
✔ Intumescent seals expanding at 200°C
✔ Ceramic glass options (up to 60-min integrity)
2. Construction & Materials
A. Core Technologies
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Multi-layer construction:
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Face Veneer (Oak/Maple/Walnut)
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Fireproof MDF Layer
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Intumescent Interlayer
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Structural Frame (Glue-laminated timber)
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B. Critical Components
✔ Fire-rated glass (tested to EN 1364-1)
✔ Self-closing hinges (EN 1935 certified)
✔ Smoke seals (EN 1366-3 compliant)
3. Compliance & Testing
Global Certifications
Region | Standard | YK’s Certification |
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Europe | EN 1634 | CE Marked (DoP available) |
North America | UL 10C | 3-hour hose stream tested |
China | GB 12955 | CCCF certified |
Testing Process:
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Furnace exposure at 800-1000°C
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Hose stream test (for UL certification)
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Cyclic durability (200,000 open/close cycles)
4. Applications
A. Commercial
✔ Hotels – FD60 doors for guest room corridors
✔ Offices – Glazed wooden fire doors for meeting rooms
B. Residential
✔ Apartment Buildings – FD30 entrance doors
✔ Luxury Villas – Custom-carved fire-rated doors
C. Institutional
✔ Schools – FD90 doors in stairwells
✔ Hospitals – Antimicrobial-treated fire doors
5. Maintenance Requirements
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Annual Inspections: Check seals, hinges, and closures
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Cleaning: Use pH-neutral cleaners only
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Hardware Lubrication: Silicone-based lubricant every 6 months
Failure Warning Signs:
✖ Cracked or peeling veneer
✖ Gaps >3mm around edges
✖ Sticking or misaligned doors
6. Why Choose YK’s Wooden Fire Doors?
✅ Aesthetic Flexibility: 50+ wood species and finishes
✅ Hybrid Solutions: Wood veneer over steel core (for high-risk areas)
✅ Fast Delivery: 35 days for standard FD30-FD90 doors
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