Fire Curtains

Similar to shutters, safety fire curtain systems work by rolling the curtain up into a headbox or concealed fitting when not in use. 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.

The many benefits of fire curtains include their ease of use and integration, and their ability to maintain escape routes and reduce property damage.

Slimmer and more flexible than shutter doors, our fire protection curtains are ideal for internal installations, including exits, stairwells, and open-plan floors.

The price of a motorised fire curtain in the UK depends on factors such as the size of the opening it needs to cover and the level of protection it needs to provide – the larger the doorway and the higher the performance, the more it will cost to supply and install.

For example, fire curtains for smaller windows or doorways in residential properties are likely to cost less than larger openings in commercial or industrial premises, which also tend to have much stricter health and safety regulations to comply with.

There may also be additional costs to consider, such as extra customisations or ongoing maintenance contracts for regular servicing.

To get an accurate quote for your specific requirements, get in touch and let us know the dimensions, location, and fire rating you need.

Though both can be used in the same building as part of its fire safety plan, fire curtains and fire shutters are not the same and are not interchangeable.

As the name suggests, a curtain is flexible and made from a reinforced fabric that is much lighter than a shutter. Shutters, on the other hand, are made from interlocking metal slats that are heavier and typically provide higher fire ratings than curtains.

While fire curtains are often used in internal open spaces, fire shutters can double as security shutters when installed externally.

Whether you need a fire curtain or fire shutter depends on the building layout and use and the level of fire protection required – but we supply and fit both, so you can always talk to our team for guidance.

While they are both designed to offer protection during a fire, a smoke curtain is not the same thing as a fire curtain, and should not be substituted for one.

While not as thick as shutters, fire curtains are thicker and stronger barriers that are designed to be heat-resistant, so they can withstand the heat of a fire for a tested period of time. On the other hand, smoke curtains are only designed to contain smoke and gases from a fire, not flames.

This means that smoke curtains usually have lower fire protection ratings and higher smoke protection ratings. If you need both, our latest heat-resistant fire curtain design has smoke protection features included to help make your building safer.

To learn more about how smoke curtains work compared to fire-resistant ones, contact us to enquire about our products.