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Once the frame has been prepared, packed and fixed, the next stage is preparing the fire door leaf. This is
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Part 7 — Aligning the Door in the Frame
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You’ve checked the opening. You’ve measured it at multiple points. You’ve checked the wall depth, the floor, the structure and
Part 4 — Checking the Opening Before Installation
Once the existing doorset has been carefully removed, you finally get to see what you’re actually working with. This is
Part 3 — Removing the Existing Fire Doorset
Removing an existing fire doorset is not simply a case of taking the door off its hinges and pulling the
Part 2 — Preparing for Fire Door Installation
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