Fire Rated Ductwork — Protection Where It Matters Most
Some ductwork has a second job: maintaining a building's fire compartmentation. Smoke extract systems must keep working during a fire; kitchen extract passing through escape routes must not become the route fire travels; and any duct penetrating a fire compartment wall has to preserve that wall's rating.
We manufacture and install fire rated ductwork systems for these applications across commercial, industrial and public sector projects — working to the fire strategy, specification and ratings your project defines.
Where fire rated ductwork is required
- Smoke extract and smoke control systems
- Fire-rated kitchen extract routes
- Compartment wall and floor penetrations
- Car park extract with smoke clearance duty
Why installation matters as much as manufacture
A fire rated duct system is only as good as its weakest detail — hangers, joints, penetration seals and supports are all part of the tested construction that earns the fire rating. We offer these systems on a manufacture-and-install basis so the same organisation is accountable for the duct, the fixings and the final installed detail.
Working with your project team
Fire rated ductwork is always project-specific. We work from your fire strategy, mechanical specification and drawings — alongside your fire engineer where needed. Send us the documents or call 07710 984 957.
Frequently asked questions
What is fire rated ductwork?
Ductwork constructed and installed so it maintains its integrity — and where required, insulation performance — for a defined period in a fire. It's used where duct must keep working during a fire (smoke extract) or must not compromise fire compartmentation (penetrations, kitchen extract routes).
What fire ratings can you provide?
Ratings are defined by your project's fire strategy — commonly expressed as periods like 60 or 120 minutes for integrity and insulation. Send us your specification and we'll confirm the appropriate system for the ratings required.
Do you install fire rated ductwork as well as manufacture it?
Yes — and for fire rated systems we strongly recommend it, because the installed details (supports, joints and penetration seals) are integral to achieving the tested rating. One accountable supplier keeps the compliance chain intact.
How do I get a quote for fire rated ductwork?
These systems are priced from project information rather than online. Send your drawings, fire strategy extracts and specification via the contact page and we'll respond with a proposal — or call 07710 984 957 to discuss the project first.