Certified Fire Doors
& Passive Protection Solutions
Dorwerx is a leading manufacturer and supplier of certified fire doors and architectural door solutions in South Africa.
Dorwerx was founded by two brothers, James and Adam Rodger, in 2015. What began as a dedicated supply business has grown significantly over the years. Today, Dorwerx has evolved from simply supplying fire doors, timber doors, and ironmongery to proudly manufacturing our own high-quality, certified fire-rated doors tailored to meet the diverse needs of the construction industry—including residential houses, government buildings, hotels, and commercial projects.
As trusted fire door suppliers and emerging fire door manufacturers, we combine compliance, craftsmanship and performance to deliver doors that meet stringent safety standards without compromising on finish or design.
WHY CHOOSE
DORWERX?
- 1Certified & CompliantAll rated fire doors are manufactured to meet required fire resistance classifications and industry standards.
- 2Manufactured In-HouseWe control quality from raw materials to final inspection — ensuring consistency and certification integrity.
- 3Built for the Construction IndustryWe supply developers, contractors, architects and project managers across residential, hospitality, healthcare and commercial sectors.
- 4Custom & Bespoke OptionsSingle or double doors, timber or steel frames, veneers, grooves, finishes, acoustic requirements and impact-tested options.
- 5Complete Door SolutionFrom fire-rated doors to ironmongery and timber frames, Dorwerx provides a full door package solution.
OUR PRODUCT RANGE
Fire Doors
Our certified fire doors are engineered for compartmentalisation and life safety in buildings.
We supply:
Class E – 30 Minute Fire Rating
• Timber or steel frames
• Various veneers, grooves & finishes
• Ideal for residential and light commercial applications
Class A – 60 Minute Fire Rating
• Timber or steel frames
• Wide veneer and groove options
• Suitable for hotels, offices and mid-rise buildings
Class B – 120 Minute Fire Rating
• Steel frames only
• Wide finish options
• High-performance commercial protection
Class D – 120 Minute Impact-Tested
• Steel frames with GMS cladding
• Impact tested for high-risk environments
Additional Fire Door Solutions:
• Fire-rated door sets
• Single & double leaf doors
• Bespoke configurations
• Intumescent upgrades (factory or site-applied coatings)
• Compartmentalisation solutions
Ironmongery
Complete your door installation with compliant and high-quality ironmongery.
Our range includes:
• Fire-rated and non-rated door closers
• Self-closing systems for fire compliance
• Panic bars
• Hinges
• Associated fittings for passive fire protection systems
We ensure all hardware complements fire doors and maintains rating integrity.
Timber Doors & Frames
Non-fire-rated internal and specialty door solutions for residential and commercial projects.
Includes:
• Supawood doors
• Veneer doors
• CNC-cut designer doors
• Sliding doors
• Paraplegic / accessible doors
• Meranti & Birch options
• Custom finishes and internal ranges
Designed for aesthetics, durability and seamless integration into modern architectural environments.
Acoustic Doors
Engineered to reduce sound transmission in offices, hotels, healthcare facilities and educational buildings.
Ideal for:
• Boardrooms
• Hospitality suites
• Medical facilities
• Sound-sensitive commercial environments
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Residential Developments
Government Buildings
Hospitality & Hotels
Commercial Offices
Healthcare Facilities
Retail & Mixed-Use Projects
Need Certified
Fire Doors for Your Project?
Whether you’re an architect specifying fire door manufacturers, a contractor sourcing compliant fire doors, or a developer needing a complete door package — Dorwerx delivers.
Each classification refers to the fire resistance rating and performance standard. Class E provides 30-minute protection, Class A 60 minutes, and Class B and D provide 120-minute protection, with Class D including impact testing.
Yes. All rated doors are manufactured to meet required fire resistance standards and are supplied with relevant compliance documentation.
Dorwerx manufactures certified fire-rated doors in-house and also supplies complementary products such as ironmongery and timber frames.
Yes. Fire doors must use compliant ironmongery including rated hinges, door closers and panic hardware to maintain fire integrity.
Yes. We supply full door sets including frame, leaf and compliant hardware.