Fire-Rated Curtains

There are many ways to include fire mitigation measures for building safety, including alarms and sprinklers – but if you want to limit the spread of flames throughout the premises with a reliable fire-resistant barrier, installing fire curtains can help.

With fire curtains, UK buildings can deploy them when needed to close off door openings or compartmentalise larger open spaces that flames could otherwise spread through quickly.

At Roller Shutter UK, we can supply and install fire-rated curtains as part of your fire safety system to help maintain escape routes and limit fire damage to your property.

What Is A Fire Safety Curtain System?

Much like roller shutters, fire curtain systems work by rolling the curtain up into a headbox or concealed fitting when not in use, and they can be automated to descend from the ceiling or above an opening when signalled by the activation of a fire or smoke alarm.

Guided into place by vertical channels to form a stable fire barrier, the curtain should be able to withstand flames for long enough to allow people in the building to evacuate, and for the emergency services to arrive and tackle the fire before it spreads further.

Being slimmer and more flexible than shutter doors, fire curtains from Roller Shutter UK are ideal for internal installations, including exits, stairwells, and open-plan floors.

As fire curtain installers, we can also provide regular servicing to comply with health and safety laws, and emergency repairs if possible – just get in touch to discuss your needs.

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High-Quality Fire-Rated Curtains

Lightweight and unobtrusive, fire-rated curtains can be discreetly fitted in a wider variety of internal applications than bulkier metal shutters.

They are constructed by weaving fibreglass filaments into a fabric, which can be made even stronger by interweaving metal filaments, such as steel or aluminium.

Their resistance can be increased further to create fire-retardant curtains by applying a non-toxic polymer coating to each side of the material. This keeps the curtain pliant enough to be rolled while improving its ability to hold back heat, flames, and smoke for longer.

While they are expertly engineered and carefully tested, fire curtains are not as effective as thicker shutters, so if you are required by law to achieve higher levels of fire integrity, you may need fire shutters instead. Otherwise, a fire-rated curtain should have the capacity to withstand temperatures of 600°C–1,000°C for 30 minutes at a minimum.

For more information on the technical specifications of our fire curtains, or if you are looking for a 1-hour fire curtain, please reach out to the team at Roller Shutter UK.

Order Bespoke Fire Curtains

When you need to improve your fire mitigation methods to meet the proper safety standards, our fire-rated curtains and smoke curtains can be adapted to suit your system. Work with Roller Shutter Sales UK, and we’ll supply a made-to-order fire curtain solution.

Our fire safety curtains can be implemented in commercial and industrial buildings, and even residential properties if necessary. We can also help with maintaining or replacing existing curtains, so don’t hesitate to enquire about how we can assist you.

Whether you would like to request the technical data for our fire shutters & curtains, place an order, or schedule maintenance or repairs, you can contact us on 0800 328 9356 or email info@rollershutterservices.co.uk to speak to our helpful team.

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Fire Rated Curtains

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