# Fire-Rated Steel Doors Novatech Group Expands Its Altitude Collection with a New Door By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-door References: [ttps](http://ttps://www.groupenovatech.com/en_canada_ontario/products/entry-doors/vog.html)  [Novatech Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novatech-group), a leading Canadian manufacturer of door and window components, has introduced a new addition to its Altitude Collection that addresses a significant gap in the residential construction market — the N950, an eight-foot, 20-minute [fire-rated steel door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercial-door). Developed in the company's Quebec-based innovation lab, this patent-pending door is designed to meet the growing demand for taller interior barriers without compromising on safety or performance. The N950 features 24-gauge galvanized steel skins that provide resistance to warping and corrosion, while its rigid polyurethane foam core enhances both thermal insulation and sound suppression. The inclusion of wood stiles and rails along the door's edges ensures structural integrity and simplifies the [installation of hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-by-schlage). Novatech Group's steel door meets rigorous safety standards, having been tested and certified in accordance with UL 10C, CAN/ULC S104, and NFPA 252 for up to a maximum size of 36 inches by 95 inches. Image Credit: Novatech Group ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 83% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tall Fire-rated Doors:** Residential builders gain access to code-compliant eight-foot interior barriers that blend elevated design preferences with verified fire protection. - **Performance-focused Entry Systems:** Integrated materials such as galvanized steel, foam cores, and reinforced edges create openings for safer, quieter, and more energy-efficient home components. - **Code-driven Product Innovation:** Patent-pending construction products designed around stringent certification standards highlight market potential in safety-led residential upgrades. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Residential Construction:** Demand for taller, safer interior barriers reflects a shift toward premium home layouts that still meet evolving building-code requirements. - **Door and Window Manufacturing:** Advanced steel door engineering creates competitive space for manufacturers to differentiate through durability, insulation, acoustics, and fire performance. - **Building Materials:** Hybrid material assemblies combining metal skins, foam insulation, and wood reinforcement signal new possibilities for multifunctional construction products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steel Outdoor Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama-outdoor.md) - [Retractable Sauna Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-sauna.md) - [Residential Railing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/railing-system.md) - [Fall Protection Equipment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-protection.md) - [Indoor Traditional Steam Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-home-saunas.md) - [Slick Open-View Gas Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas-fireplace.md) - [Reworked Steel Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection.md) - [Durable Sliding Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliding-door-system.md) - [Consolidated Architectural Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novatech-group.md)