The Door Leaf

Check that you have the correct door leaf / blank for the project. 

This may seem quite an obvious thing, but not all door leaves are suitable for every application.  

For example: 

• Check the fire door certificate to determine what configurations it can be used in, i.e. single acting or double acting etc. and whether the can be latched or unlatched doors. 
• Check the fire door certificate to determine the maximum dimensions the door has been tested for. 
• MDF faced door blanks would not be suitable for areas of high humidity.  
• A tubular core (lightweight) fire door leaf may not be suitable for a corridor with high traffic, where the door is continually opened and closed. 
• The door core may not suit hidden door closers. 
• Are you licensed to process the door/blank specified? 

Check your clients specification to ensure the correct door type has been specified for the project before you start machining into it. 

Note: You can only process and certify those prime doors or door blanks (assemblies and doorsets) that you have obtained permission for and have been audited by your chosen third-party certifying body. You cannot “mix and match” certifications.