Won-Door Fire and Security Doors: A Flexible Solution for Commercial Buildings in NJ & NYC
When a commercial building needs fire protection, security, and flexible use of space, the right door system can make a significant difference. Traditional fire doors are effective in many applications, but some buildings have openings, corridors, stairwells, or architectural layouts where a conventional swinging or overhead door is not the ideal solution.
Won-Door offers a different approach. Its horizontal sliding accordion door systems are designed to remain stored in a compact pocket when open and deploy across an opening when needed. This can provide fire-rated or security separation without permanently closing off a large corridor or architectural space.
We supply, install, service, and repair Won-Door systems for commercial and institutional facilities throughout New Jersey and the New York City metro area. If your facility has an existing Won-Door or you are considering one for a new construction or renovation project, our team can help with the installation and ongoing service required to keep the system operating properly.
What Is a Won-Door?
Won-Door is a manufacturer of horizontal sliding accordion-style door systems designed for fire protection, security, sound control, and space management. The company's FireGuard™ product was developed as a horizontal-sliding, fire-rated door and is listed by UL for applications up to three hours as a rated door assembly and two hours as a movable fire wall.
Unlike a conventional door that swings into a room or rolls vertically above an opening, their door system moves horizontally along a track. When open, the panels can be stored in a pocket, leaving the opening largely unobstructed. When deployed, the door creates a barrier across the designated opening.
This configuration can be particularly useful in buildings where maintaining an open, accessible appearance is important during normal operation but separation is required during a fire or security event. These systems can also help preserve clear daily circulation paths when open during everyday building operations.
Won-Door FireGuard™ for Fire Protection
It is one of the company's best-known products. It is designed to provide horizontal fire separation while allowing architects and building owners greater flexibility in how interior spaces are used. FireGuard™ systems can be configured for straight, curved, and corner applications, depending on the product and project requirements.
The manufacturer's information describes applications ranging from narrow corridors to very large openings. It can be configured for openings more than 200 feet wide and more than 35 feet tall, with certain configurations using custom radii as tight as five feet.
For a project requiring a rated opening protective, the exact product, configuration, rating, installation, and applicable code requirements must be evaluated for the specific opening. Fire-rated doors are life-safety products, so product selection should always follow the approved design and applicable building and fire codes.
Where Are These Door Systems Used?
One of the advantages of horizontal accordion fire doors is their versatility. Won-Door systems have been used in a wide range of commercial and institutional environments.
Common applications can include:
✓ Hospitals and healthcare facilities
✓ Schools, colleges, and universities
✓ Office buildings
✓ Hotels and hospitality facilities
✓ Airports and transportation facilities
✓ Museums and cultural buildings
✓ Retail and commercial properties
✓ Convention and public assembly spaces
✓ Stairways and corridor separation
✓ Large open architectural spaces
Their own case studies include applications in schools, healthcare, museums, commercial properties, and other large facilities. Their products are installed across North and South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The appropriate application depends on the building design, opening dimensions, required rating, traffic patterns, egress requirements, and applicable codes.
A Space-Saving Alternative to Conventional Fire Doors
One of the most noticeable characteristics of a Won-Door system is what happens when the door is open: much of the door assembly can be stored out of the way.
For architects and facility owners, this can be valuable in corridors, atriums, and other areas where a permanent obstruction would interfere with daily use.
Their products are virtually invisible when open. Depending on the configuration, horizontal systems can also follow gradual curves or work around certain architectural conditions. This can give design teams additional flexibility when planning fire and security separation.
That does not mean every opening is appropriate for this type of door. The track layout, pocket location, structural conditions, fire rating, egress requirements, and other project details need to be reviewed before installation.
Specialty Doors for Security and Access Control
Their products are not limited to fire protection. The company also manufactures security-focused systems, including SteelGuard™, which is designed as an accordion-style folding security door.
Security doors can provide a physical barrier for after-hours access control, restricted areas, and rapid lockdown applications. Some of its systems can close a building or designated area rapidly when activated.
Fire and security requirements can sometimes overlap, making it possible to use a system that addresses more than one building requirement. However, the correct product and control configuration depend on the facility's security plan and life-safety requirements.
Professional Installation
A specialized door system is only as effective as its installation and maintenance. Proper installation is important for the door to travel correctly, operate reliably, and perform according to its approved design.
We supply and install Won-Door systems for qualifying projects throughout our New Jersey and New York City metro area service territory. Our team can coordinate the installation process and work with contractors, facility managers, and project teams to address the requirements of the opening.
For new construction, we can work from project specifications and approved drawings. For existing buildings, we can evaluate the existing opening and door conditions before recommending the appropriate service or replacement work.
Repair and Service
Like other life-safety door systems, Won-Door doors require regular attention to remain reliable. Tracks, rollers, panels, controls, seals, activation devices, and other components can be affected by normal use, age, building conditions, or accidental damage.
We provide service and repair for these specialty door systems. Our techs can inspect the door, identify problems affecting operation, and perform appropriate adjustments or repairs.
Regular service can help identify developing problems before they result in a door that fails to operate when it is needed. For fire-rated and life-safety equipment, maintenance should be treated as an important part of facility management rather than something to address only after a failure.
Maintenance Plans
Performing regular maintenance is especially important for doors that may sit open and deploy only during an emergency. A system that appears fine during normal building operations may still have mechanical, electrical, or control issues that need attention.
We highly recommend having a maintenance plan for its fire and life-safety door systems. Its published maintenance procedures include checking the door and frame, control functions, obstruction devices, smoke seals, track, trolleys, rollers, logic board, fire-mode activation, jamb attachments, and auxiliary hardware.
A qualified inspection and maintenance program can help facility owners identify wear, damage, or operational issues and keep the door ready for service.
Doors for New Construction and Renovation
These specialty systems can be considered for both new construction and existing-building upgrades. Their compact storage and horizontal operation can be useful when a project requires large openings while maintaining open circulation and architectural flexibility.
We can work with building owners, facility managers, general contractors, architects, and other project professionals to provide this kind of door installation and service.
If a project includes a fire-rated corridor, stairwell, atrium, large opening, or security separation, we can help determine whether a Won-Door system is an appropriate option for the application.
Why Choose Us?
We have been serving commercial and industrial customers in New Jersey and the New York City metro area since 1981. We provide commercial overhead doors, industrial doors, loading dock equipment, fire-rated door solutions, and related service and maintenance.
Our experienced technicians understand that commercial door systems need to be dependable, properly maintained, and suited to the environment where they operate.
We also work with virtually all major manufacturers, allowing us to service a broad range of commercial and industrial door equipment.
If you have an existing door that is difficult to operate, needs maintenance, or has been damaged, contact us to discuss the condition of the system. If you are planning a new project, we can also discuss your opening requirements and installation needs.
A Better Way to Manage Large Openings
Won-Door systems provide an interesting alternative when a project needs fire protection or security without sacrificing the openness and flexibility of a building's interior design. Their horizontal accordion operation, compact storage, and range of configurations make them suitable for many commercial and institutional applications.
As with any fire-rated or life-safety system, the right product must be selected and installed for the specific application and according to the approved design and applicable codes.
We are ready to help with your Won-Door project in New Jersey and the New York City metro area. From new installation to repair and preventive maintenance, our team can help keep your door system operating reliably.
Contact us today to discuss your Won-Door needs. Call 973-471-3358 today to schedule an inspection or consultation. We've been proudly serving New Jersey and the New York City metro areas since 1981! Let’s make sure your doors are working for your business, not against it.
