Sing core material is not naturally fire retardant, but gain the fire retardant properties of their skin materials. Sing panels can be made with almost any skin, common varieties include:
- Plywood, MDF, Masonite
- Formica, HPL, or other plastics
- Metal such as steel (cold rolled / hot rolled), aluminum, copper
- Dry wall
- Other interior finishes
We make our panels directly based on your exact specifications, so all you need to do is choose the skin with your desired level of retardation, and we will deliver.
For a highly fire-resistant door with the surface skin of wood, we have the option of layering several skin materials with outward facing wood stave or wood veneer. Therefor you can have the look of beautiful wood on the outside but the safety of highly fire resistant materials on the inside.
Are door closers required on fire doors?
Fire door codes generally require door closers to be installed on fire doors. Sing Core does not provide any hardware or finishing for the panels we provide. Our core material is easy to work and is compatible with typical wood working tools. Be provide custom blocking internal to the panel to handle your chosen hardware variety and placement.
