In a private residential (dwelling) building door closers are required when it contains a habitable storey with a floor level which is more than 4.5m above ground level. The reference for this is Building Regulations Part B, Volume 1, Appendix D. (Page 68) See this link:-...
Oy! I'll have nothing said against Kathy Burke.
The Geze Boxer is less expensive and does the same job - fully concealed etc, but check there's enough timber thickness at the top of the door:-
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I agree with Andy, an overhead door closer will control the close whereas the spring closer you've bought will just slam the door because there's no hydraulic dampening. You don't want to spoil a nice glazed door with a perpetual slamming!
Sounds like you have the latching action on too strong (plus the power setting may be too high). Depending upon the model, latching action would either be adjusted by changing the position of the arm, shoe, or by turning some adjustment screw (carefully). Power setting can sometimes be...
Yes JacktheBiscuit, your chippy was correct. Recent legislation means that as long as the flat FRONT door is fully fire rated & sealed, with a self closing device fittted, then the INTERNAL doors (including internal fire doors, see the building's fire plan) of a flat are considered to be under...
I would urge caution however, because if you have perko door closers fitted, then 9 times out of 10 the door is a FIRE DOOR as required by Fire Regulations and, annoying as the slamming is, it may save your life in the event of a fire.
A fire door must not be propped or held open in any...
Whoops! If oil has already leaked out, then it may be curtains for this particular door closer :( .
It's a sealed system, and cannot be re-filled. The adjustment screws can be easily over-tightened or over-loosened, the worst thing is using a power screwdriver on them - like has been said...