Yes, Fire Door Foam™ has sound reduction capabilities of up to 60 dB Rw.
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FAQs
Fire Door Foam
Does Fire Door Foam™ have an acoustic rating?
Can I use Fire Door Foam™ when doorsets are required to have smoke control.
Yes, Fire Door Foam™ has smoke leakage evidence to BS EN 1634-3: 2004.
Why use Fire Door Foam™? What are the alternatives?
It saves time and money against traditional methods like mineral wool & mastic.
Is Fire Door Foam™ tested with architraves?
Yes, Fire Door Foam™ has been tested for use with and without architraves.
What fire rating does Fire Door Foam™ offer?
Fire Door Foam™ has been fire tested to 60 minutes (BS476 Pt20/22: 1987 & BS EN1634-1) in timber
and composite doorsets and timber glazed screens. It has also been tested to achieve up to 120 minutes when installed with FAS Fire Door Intumescent Acrylic Sealant or FAS Fire Door Silicone. Please refer to the installation guidance found on the Foam product page.
Can you use Fire Door Foam™ on one side and Acrylic Sealant on the other?
No, Fire Door Foam™ must be applied to both sides and completely fill the void. For gaps up to 5mm, Fire Door Intumescent Acrylic Sealant can be used without backing.
What is the minimum and maximum gaps Fire Door Foam™ can be used?
The minimum practical width is 5mm and maximum tested gap is 33mm. Please refer to the installation guide for specific fire-door guidance.
Do the packers have to be covered with Fire Door Foam™?
No, providing that the packers are installed or cut back to be flush with the frame edge, they do not have to be concealed with Foam.
Do you have to install Fire Door Foam™ with specialist packers or fixings?
No, Fire Door Foam™ has been specifically tested with plastic packers and standard screw fixings.
Timber and MDF packers may also be used where required.
Is Fire Door Foam™ NHBC approved?
Yes, Fire Door Foam™ is approved by the NHBC. It is also a mandated product for the installation of fire doors by multiple national building developers.
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