Novatech’s 8-Foot Fire-Rated Doors: New Heights in Home Safety

Modern homes are reaching for the sky with higher ceilings and taller entryways, but safety can never be sacrificed for style. For years, finding a high-quality, 8-foot-tall door that also met strict fire safety codes was a frustrating challenge for builders and architects.

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Enter Novatech Group. The leading North American door manufacturer has just expanded its popular Altitude Collection with the new N950 door—a smart solution that blends modern design trends with critical safety standards.

Developed in Novatech’s Quebec-based innovation lab, the patent-pending N950 is a certified 20-minute fire-rated steel door available in an impressive 8-foot height. It is specifically designed for residential spaces where fire barriers are required, such as the entryway between an attached garage and a house, or the shared hallways in multi-family dwellings and duplexes.

What Makes the N950 Stand Out?

The N950 is engineered to solve multiple problems at once, offering top-tier performance wrapped in a stylish package:

• Built Tough: The door features 24-gauge galvanized steel skins, making it highly resistant to everyday wear, warping, and rust.

• Smart Insulation: Inside, a rigid polyurethane foam core does double duty by keeping indoor temperatures comfortable and blocking out unwanted noise.

• Easy Installation: Solid wood edges along the door provide strong structural support and make installing locks and hinges quick and simple.

• Versatile Style: Safety doesn't have to look boring. The collection includes a wide range of both contemporary and classic designs to match any home's aesthetic.

“The market has been asking for an 8-foot, fire-rated door for years, and until now, the options have been extremely limited. With the N950, we’re advancing the industry by delivering a certified 20-minute fire-rated solution that aligns with today’s growing demand for taller doors, while maintaining the safety, durability, and performance our partners expect.” -Stéphane Joly, Research and Development Director at Novatech

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  Novatech’s 8-Foot Fire-Rated Doors: New Heights in Home Safety. Image courtesy of: Novatech Group

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  Novatech’s 8-Foot Fire-Rated Doors: New Heights in Home Safety. Image courtesy of: Novatech Group

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  Novatech’s 8-Foot Fire-Rated Doors: New Heights in Home Safety. Image courtesy of: Novatech Group

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  Novatech’s 8-Foot Fire-Rated Doors: New Heights in Home Safety. Image courtesy of: Novatech Group

Rigorously tested to meet top fire-resistance standards (including UL 10C and NFPA 252 for sizes up to 36" x 95"), the N950 proves that you no longer have to choose between a beautiful, grand entryway and peace of mind. With this new addition, Novatech now offers one of the most extensive and reliable lines of 8-foot fire-rated doors on the market today.

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About Novatech Group

Founded in 1982, Novatech Group employs nearly 1,500 people and is Canada’s leading manufacturer of components for the window and door industry. The company operates 14 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution centers, and 3 innovation centers across North America. This operational capacity supports the company’s continued growth and enables it to develop high-performance solutions tailored to the needs of the industry.

Novatech's state-of-the-art plants manufacture residential steel door panels, door glass, patio doors, and glass products for residential, commercial, and institutional construction.