Monday, May 17, 2021
Question: What can I use to shim a hinge/door if it is fire rated? Answer: Hinges/Doors can be shimmed with non-combustible material only (i.e steel). Cardboard and plastic shims ... Read More »
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Monday, March 15, 2021
Question: Do I have to use a closer on a fire rated door or can I use spring hinges? Answer: While a door closer is the preferred self-closing device ... Read More »
Friday, September 18, 2020
Question: Can I install a lite kit (or window) in an existing fire rated door in the field? Answer: No, you cannot. Lite kits and other hardware preps are ... Read More »
Monday, August 24, 2020
Question: I recently received a call from a client in a medical facility asking if automatic door operators could be installed on a pair of Existing Fire Rated Doors. Can ... Read More »
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Question: Is there a way to make a fire door with large gaps between the door & frame compliant without replacing the door? Answer: Yes, there are several ... Read More »
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Question: I have door that comes with a 3 hour fire rating. My opening only calls for a 90 minute. Is it okay going over the door’s needed fire rating ... Read More »