Hi i'm having to fit a firedoor which is slightly to small for the door frame,approx 2cm all the way around.Is it ok to either build up the door frame or add 2cm battens to the firedoor.Many thanks
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Is it a panelled door or just paint grade plywood?
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Basically i have a door frame that is an odd size and therefore i can't get a fire door off the shelf that fits.So i the nearest i can get is approx 2cm too short all the way round.I know you can't cut fire doors so i was wondering if i can add to the door or will reducing the size of the door frame to fit the firedoor be ok
Are Building Control involved? I guess if you screwed a 1cm strip around the existing at say 300 centres and sealed the gap with an intumescent sealant then it would be OK. You'd have to do the same for the stops as well of course.
Though not sure if BC would accept it. technically they shouldn't but may do.
Though not sure if BC would accept it. technically they shouldn't but may do.
Ok for some reason your not stating the frame size, but as I gather you have 20 mm (2 cm) each side and the top, adding a hardwood lipping, housed to take intumescent strips, would do the job properly.
As per the sketch...pinenot
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