Gap between door and frame

[holy85]

Hi All,

I've noticed gaps between the door leaf edge and the door jamb frame. Its a fire door which should only have a 3mm gap. At the moment its more like 11mm in some places.

I was wondering how can this be repaired without changing all the doors?

I was thinking wood filler the door until it achieves a 3mm gap? Would that be ok?

Thanks

 

[JohnD]

On a fire door, you could add intumescent strip with smoke seal to the frame. You need wooden strip not filler. You aren't allowed to alter the door so put it on the frame (lining).

 

[holy85]

It already has a intumescent strip in the door. But the gap still seems too wide.

Maybe wooden strip on the door frame jamb?

 

[holy85]

I've just come across this.

https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk...AQYAiABEgJxq_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#specification

I think its made for this issue?

 

[JohnD]

£108.00 VAT Inc.
Each

hahahahaha!

you could buy a new door for less!

I meant this, but you only need 1, not ten.
https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk...4x2100mm-with-brush-pile-white-pack-10-701963
On ebay they are usually sold in 1-metre lengths, as easier to post

 

[holy85]

£108.00 VAT Inc.
Each

hahahahaha!

you could buy a new door for less!

I meant this, but you only need 1, not ten.
https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk...4x2100mm-with-brush-pile-white-pack-10-701963
On ebay they are usually sold in 1-metre lengths, as easier to post

yeah its a silly price. I've found some extended brush intumescent seals which are about £15 per door.

Just wondering if there is another way around this other then changing the old doors?