Schools need more than just standard fire doors

Doors in schools work far harder than doors in almost any other setting. They’re pushed, pulled, slammed, leaned on, wheeled through and opened thousands of times a week. Schools often need more bespoke doors designed to withstand heavy usage, high safety standards and any specific needs for pupils and staff alike.

With more than 70 years supplying made-to-measure timber doors across the UK, we at Enfield Doors have seen first-hand how demanding school environments can be, and we understand the challenges. Off-the-shelf fire doors aren’t always the best choice.

Heavy usage demands heavy-duty performance

Classrooms, corridors, sports halls and communal spaces are all high-traffic areas. This constant wear can cause a standard door to quickly warp or become misaligned, leading to compromised fire safety and everyday use. We manufacture every school door, frame and piece of ironmongery in-house, so we can build exactly what educational settings require, including: durability, reliability and long-term performance.

Why standard fire doors fall short in schools

With lots of different factors to consider within schools, standard fire systems aren’t always suited to meet the wider needs of the setting. Looking after the welfare of students is paramount, and contributing factors need to be considered, addressed and carefully planned out to ensure safety risks are reduced, and doors don’t fail. Maintenance and remedial works can be costly and require a fast turnaround to avoid further disruption to education settings. You may want to therefore, consider the following;

• Doors built for heavy, repetitive use
• Safety features for little hands
• Sound control for busy corridors and specialist rooms
• Ease of visibility throughout
• Secure access to key areas

The benefits of made-to-measure doors

At Enfield Doors, we design and manufacture everything ourselves, so we can tailor each door to meet specific requirements. Whether you need an FD30 or FD60 fire door, enhanced acoustic performance, or a specific timber or finish, we produce everything to order. From doors and frames, glazing options, even skirting and architraves, we can match any profile.

We ensure our made-to-measure doors give schools:

• A perfect fit for any opening
• Fire ratings designed for each location
• Better durability in high traffic areas
• Greater safety for pupils
• Lower maintenance over time
• A consistent look and feel across the whole site

And with express delivery from 1 to 3 weeks, any urgent work within schools can be dealt with swiftly.

Invest in doors that last with Enfield Doors

At Enfield Doors, we have specialised in manufacturing doors for the education sector for many years, and we understand the challenges. Standard fire doors rarely meet the full range of demands required. Bespoke, made-to-measure doors offer the durability, safety, visibility and acoustic ratings a modern school environment needs. We offer a wide range of enhancements, including:

• Glazing and vision panels for light and supervision
• Acoustic and soundproof doors suitable for music rooms, drama rooms and noisy corridors
• Safehinge solution, with an integral finger guard to reduce the risk of trapped fingers
• Durable finishes to stand up to daily wear and tear
• We even conform to Part M regulations for special needs schools

Every school is different, so every door should be too. At Enfield Doors, we’ve spent decades helping schools and colleges choose doors that genuinely fit their spaces and their responsibilities.

If you’re planning upgrades or need advice on specifications, call us on 020 3199 6830 or contact us. We’re ready to help!