Why a Fire Door Binds at One Specific Point

A fire door that catches in one particular place can be frustrating. You close it slowly and it feels fine. Then, as the leaf gets towards the frame, you feel it catch. Sometimes you can even see exactly where the paint has been rubbed away. The temptation is to plane that spot off and move on. I wouldn't do that until you've worked out why it is touching there. The first point of contact is evidence. It isn't necessarily the cause. Why does a fire door bind at one specific point? There are several reasons a fire door can make contact at one particular location. The problem could be related to: the door leaf the frame the hinges hinge recesses frame fixings the latch or keep seals previous remedial work movement of the opening or a combination of several things…