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Do I have to be a registered installer of glass to fire doors There is currently...

Can I personally fit glass in my fire door?  There are no laws or regulations to...

Are there any timbers have an inherent spread of flame classification? Is it possible to treat...

Can intumescent strips be painted over? Intumescent seal manufacturers do not recommend the painting over of...

Fisrtly, although Approved Document B suggests that rising butt hinges are acceptable for fire resisting doorsets...

  Do I need Intumescent seals on a 20 minute fire rated door set? A 20...

  How can I upgrade existing doorsets to fire rated? Various options are possible when trying...

Does a 10mm x 4mm intumescent seal comply for 1/2 hour integrity and a 20mm x...

Is it ok to use MDF or timber panels for fire rated doorsets?                                          The use...

What Specifications are available for constructing fire rated doorsets?                                             This is a tricky one, there...

Can I make a fire rated door frame that complies? The short answer is NO! Fire...

Can I make and sell a fire rated doorset? You can but there needs to be...