Fire Rated Panel and Door Construction
Slowing the spread of flames and smoke in the event of a fire is crucial to keeping a building and those who occupy it safe. At NCFI, we specialize in helping builders, architects, and designers create high-performance and code-abiding metal panel buildings, walk-in coolers, industrial garages, and interior panels and doors.
Interiors
Whether it’s for a residential home, an office building, or an industrial facility, we offer high quality polyurethane foam to stop the spread of fire and smoke while ensuring the structural integrity of the building, keeping everyone inside safe.
Interior Door Panels
Our polyurethane cores are engineered to meet fire-rated specifications for commercial and residential interior doors. Our rigid foams offer excellent dimensional stability, thermal insulation, and resistance to flame spread-helping manufacturers meet codes without compromising weight, workability, or design.
Safety Cabinets and Safes
ThermaThane prevents the loss of valuables stored in safes, like important documents, cash, or irreplaceable sentimental items. It’s also utilized for safety cabinets in industrial and lab environments.
Cold Storage
NCFI's foam systems are used in cold storage walls and doors to provide a high-performance thermal barrier. It’s injected or foamed into the door cavity, expanding to fill gaps and create a rigid, airtight seal that minimizes heat transfer and maintains consistent internal temperatures.
Exteriors
Fire safety doesn’t stop at the threshold. From entry doors to cladding systems, our materials provide an ideal balance of fire resistance, thermal efficiency, and manufacturability.
Insulated Entry Doors
Our fire-rated foam for entry door cores delivers outstanding thermal insulation and structural strength while complying with your building’s fire safety requirements. They’re lightweight and provide long-term stability in a wide range of climates.
Garage Doors
Our systems allow for customizable panel thickness and bonding to a variety of substrates, including steel and aluminum. That’s why they’re the preferred choice for garage doors where energy efficiency is a must.
Architectural Panels
Polyurethane insulation foam is used in exterior architectural panels to enhance thermal efficiency and structural integrity. It’s injected or laminated between panel layers, creating a lightweight, rigid core that improves insulation, energy performance, and durability.
More Fire-Rated Applications
Beyond the applications highlighted above, our OEM polyurethane solutions can be customized for an even wider range of residential and commercial construction projects. Our team will work with you to develop the right foam formulation for your unique needs.
- Insulated Wall Panels
- Fire-Rated Roof Panels
- Stairwell Doors
- Fire Doors
- Window Panes
- Insulated Metal Panel Buildings
- Fire-Rated Walk in Coolers
The Advantages of Polyurethane for Fire Safety
Excellent Thermal Properties
NCFI’s ThermaThane helps reduce heat transfer through panels and doors which can improve energy efficiency.
Flexiblity
Rigid foams can be used in various shapes, thicknesses, and densities, bonding well to various substrates like metal, wood, or composite skins.
Fast Manufacturing
NCFI’s ThermaThane can be poured in-place, speeding up production and enabling high-volume, consistent quality for OEMs.
Dimensional Stability
NCFI’s polyurethane systems maintain their shape and insulation value over time, despite temperature fluctuations.
Flame Testing
ThermaThane products go through stringent testing to ensure accurate fire resistance. ThermaThane systems meet UL-94, ASTM E-84, and UL-723 tests (system dependent).
NCFI’s Polyurethane Systems for Fire-Rated Applications
NCFI’s ThermaThane two-component polyurethane system offers a range of densities and cure times to meet specific building and safety requirements. Whether you're looking for high-performance foam for residential door panels or industrial garage doors, NCFI's products accommodate the strictest standards.
ThermaThane
With low flame spread and excellent smoke development ratings, ThermaThane meets the rigorous requirements of the construction industry while providing exceptional insulation, structural support, and durability.
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About Us
With over 50 years of experience, we are proud to be a trusted partner across industries, offering high-performance foam systems that balance durability, precision, and efficiency. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality ensures that we can help bring your vision to life, no matter how complex the application. Let us help you find the perfect foam for your next project—our team is here to support you every step of the way.