Hardwood Integral Garage Fire Door Frame

Reliable structural support is essential when installing a fire door between a home and an attached garage. Our hardwood integral garage personnel fire door frame has been specifically designed for this purpose, providing a strong and practical framework for FD30 fire-rated internal access points. Manufactured from engineered meranti hardwood, this frame offers dependable strength alongside the durability required in areas that connect domestic living space with a working garage environment.

Construction mirrors the style of an external frame while remaining suited to an internal location. Instead of a projecting cill typically found on external door sets, this design includes a solid hardwood threshold, creating a practical barrier between garage flooring and the home interior. That detail helps maintain a tidy transition between spaces while supporting correct fire door installation.

Every component arrives flat-packed for convenient transport and efficient handling on site. Pre-machined mortise and tenon joints simplify assembly, allowing tradespeople to achieve a precise fit with minimal preparation work. Grooves for 15 x 4mm intumescent strips are already machined into the frame, ensuring compatibility with standard fire door sealing systems once the appropriate intumescent material is installed.

Sizing

Two frame options are supplied to suit the most common FD30 internal fire door dimensions used between garages and homes.

Frame for 1981 x 762 x 44mm Door
Outer frame size: 2043 x 832 x 80mm
Recommended structural opening: 2048 x 842mm

Frame for 1981 x 838 x 44mm Door
Outer frame size: 2043 x 908 x 80mm
Recommended structural opening: 2048 x 918mm

Both versions are produced using an 80 x 45mm section with a 13mm rebate, ensuring compatibility with standard 44mm thick FD30 fire doors.

Features and Benefits

• Purpose-built frame designed for personnel fire doors between integral garages and the main house
• Engineered meranti hardwood construction provides dependable structural strength
• Grooved to accept 15 x 4mm intumescent strips (strips supplied separately)
• Flat-packed format allows easier transport and straightforward on-site assembly
• Pre-machined mortise and tenon joints assist with accurate installation
• 80 x 45mm section size offers solid support for FD30 rated internal fire doors
• 13mm rebate designed for standard 44mm thick fire door leaves
• Supplied with a durable 80 x 20mm hardwood threshold instead of an external cill
• Frame dimensions tailored for common 1981mm high FD30 door sizes
• Ideal solution where building regulations require fire separation between garage and home

Design & Compatibility

Homes with attached garages often require a fire-resistant barrier between the garage space and internal living areas. Building regulations frequently specify FD30 rated doors in these locations to slow the spread of fire and smoke should a vehicle or stored materials ignite.

Using a purpose-built frame is vital for achieving correct installation. The Hardwood Integral Garage Personnel Fire Door Frame has been designed with that requirement in mind, ensuring compatibility with standard 44mm thick FD30 doors and commonly used door sizes. Integrated intumescent grooves simplify the fitting of fire protection seals, while the hardwood threshold helps create a practical transition between the two environments.

This frame provides installers with a reliable, professional solution for garage-to-house access points, ensuring that fire door assemblies are supported by a structure built for the task.