Hinge Screws: Why Seating and Overtightening Deserve a Check
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Fire Door Frame Damage: When Fixing the Gap Creates Another Problem
When you inspect a fire door, it is very easy to concentrate on the measurement. Is the margin right? Is
Fire Door Closers Explained: How They Work, How to Check Them & Common Problems
A fire door closer has one job. Close the door. Sounds simple enough. But a closer doesn’t work on its
Fire Door Hinges Explained: Installation, Inspection & Common Problems
Fire door hinges are one of the parts of a doorset that are easy to overlook. They don’t just allow
What Tapered Fire Door Gaps Tell You
A fire door and its frame are basically two shapes that have to sit correctly inside each other. The problem
Why Fire Door Gaps Change
A fire door can be installed with a good even gap and, somewhere down the line, that gap starts changing.
How to Inspect and Measure Fire Door Gaps
Checking the gap around a fire door sounds straightforward. Get a gauge, measure the gap and write the figure down.
Why a Fire Door Frame Can Move Even When the Door Hinges Haven’t
When a fire door starts binding, dropping or developing uneven gaps, the hinges are often the first thing people look
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.