Fire Door Gaps
Part 14 — Final Fire Door Installation Checks
By this stage, most of the work has been done. The frame is in. The door is hung and aligned.
Part 12 — Measuring & Setting Fire Door Gaps
By this stage, the door should already be hung and aligned properly in the frame. This isn’t the point where
Part 8 — Fitting the Stop Lath
Once the door has been correctly aligned in the frame, the next stage is to fit the stop lath. This
Part 7 — Aligning the Door in the Frame
The frame is now installed. This is where we hang the door and find out what the installation is actually
Engineering Principles, Fire Door Remedial Works, Inspection & Maintenance
Fire Door Fault Finding Series | Part 1 – Why Fire Doors Don’t Close Properly
Published: 25 July 2026 • Last Updated: 29 July 2026 • 4 min read Introduction A fire door that doesn’t
Why Fire Door Frames Move: Understanding the Engineering Behind Doorset Movement
Published: 19 July 2026 • Last Updated: 19 July 2026 • 12 min read Why Do Fire Door Frames Move?
What Is a Fire Doorset? Components, Testing and International Guidance
Published: 18 July 2026 • Last Updated: 26 July 2026 • 11 min read Introduction Whether you’re an installer, inspector,
Door Gaps & Tolerances
Fire Door Gaps Explained: Inspection, Measurement and Common Problems
Published: 16 July 2026 | Last Updated: 7 August 2026 | 5 minute read What Are Fire Door Gaps and
