02/06/2026
Is your fire door a 'Frankenstein' creation? 🧟♂️
In the fire safety industry, a 'Frankenstein' door is one made of mismatched components. We often see sites where the hinges, intumescent seals, and door leaves all come from different manufacturers.
The Knowledge: Fire doors are tested as a complete 'global' assembly. For a door to hold back fire for 30, 60, or 120 minutes, every component must react to heat in exactly the same way. If an uncertified hinge fails or a seal doesn't expand at the right temperature, the integrity of the whole system is gone.
✅ Pro Tip: Check your door's edge for an intumescent strip. If it’s missing, painted over, or damaged, it won’t seal against smoke and heat when you need it most.
We install fully coordinated, certified fire door systems to ensure 100% compliance and safety. 🛡️
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