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Cl/SfB (31.5)
Uniclass L411 + L3814 February 2008
specifying with doors and doorsets
Specifying with
doors and doorsets
a guide to performance and aesthetic characteristics
a guide to performance and aesthetic characteristics
contents
Contents
An introduction P. 03
Discover the Leaderflush Shapland difference P. 04-05
Design considerations P. 06-08
The case for doorsets P. 09
Doorset materials and finishes P. 10-12
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Door leaves & facings P. 13-14
Frames & architraves P. 14-16
Vision panels P. 16-19
Glazed fan lights P. 20
Glazed screens P. 21-22
Ironmongery P. 23-24
Edge detailing, intrumescents & seals P. 25-26
Accessories, complementary & specialist items P. 27
Specification & scheduling P. 28-30
Introducing our other ranges & brands P. 31
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doors and doorsets in detail
an
introduction
a guide to specifying doors and doorsets
As part of SIG plc, a successful £2.45 billion company, This document contains detailed technical information to
Leaderflush Shapland’s financial strength and stability supplement individual Leaderflush Shapland product range
continues to grow whilst retaining its individual identity and brochures and should be read in conjunction with them. In
position as the UK’s largest performance door and doorset addition, information on specific performance characteristics
manufacturer. in relation to the Building Regulations and other guidance
can be found at www.leaderflushshapland.co.uk.
Leaderflush Shapland combines long experience and a
tradition of craftsmanship with the most efficient production The information contained within this document is believed
techniques to ensure that even the largest, fast-track projects to be correct at the time of publication but products
can be handled effectively. are subject to change and details should be checked
with the Technical Services Department or alternatively
Substantial investment into manufacturing technology, email: enquiries@leaderflushshapland.co.uk. All dimensions
product development and customer relationship programmes referred to are in millimetres unless otherwise stated.
ensure that all our customers receive the highest possible
levels of service and product from manufacture through to
installation.
P. 03
performance is at the core of every Leaderflush Shapland door
discover the Leaderflush
Shapland difference
our philosophy today at Leaderflush Shapland is customer
focused and service led in everything we do
Support Sustainability
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Expert technical support and a full NBS-based specification We have developed an Environmental Management System
facility are available, supported by a team of Specification in accordance with BS EN ISO 14001:2004, based on a firm
Managers and our project management service provides Environmental Policy. Leaderflush Shapland is essentially a
a single point of contact at all stages. As members of timber based manufacturing company and was the first
the RIBA CPD Providers’ Network, we offer specifiers an company in its industry to develop and implement tracking
independently assessed CPD seminar service with attendance systems independently assessed by the ‘FSC Trada Trak’
certificates. accreditation scheme. As a result, doors and doorsets
can be specified using solid timber and timber-based raw
Installation Partners materials exclusively from well-managed and sustainable
Leaderflush Shapland has formed strategic relationships sources, independently
with numerous joinery subcontractors across the UK to certified by the Forests
offer an Installation Partners scheme for doorsets. Each Stewardship Council.
Installation Partner recommended by Leaderflush Shapland
is fully conversant in the latest installation techniques and Diversity
is assessed on a regular basis to ensure a continued chain Leaderflush Shapland offers three core product ranges. The
of quality from manufacture to installation. A list of these Designer Range of custom made doors, doorsets and screens,
Installation Partners can be accessed from our website the Plasform Range of postformed doors and doorsets, and the
www.leaderflushshapland.co.uk. For additional information Extended Performance Range with enhanced characteristics
on the scheme contact our Technical Services Department covering extended fire resistance, acoustics, security and
on 01773 530500. X-ray protection.
p. 04
Certification
All our doors and doorsets are fully certified to recognised
performance standards. The company is accredited
to BS EN ISO 9001: 2000. All fire resisting products are
manufactured under the intensive BWF-CERTIFIRE
independent product conformity scheme. Every fire door
or doorset carries a tamper evident and fully traceable label
with clear, essential information.
Innovation
Continuing product development and an exhaustive
performance testing programme enable us to offer a wide
scope of certified doorsets. In addition to regular performance
testing by UKAS accredited independent bodies our in-
house test facility allows continuous product development
and quality assurance checks. Our test facilities include a
furnace for full size doorsets, cyclic testing rigs, as well as
equipment for assessing mechanical properties and security
performance. But this innovative approach is also applied
to customer service and procurement initiatives to meet the
challenges of today’s construction industry.
P. 05
Handings
Design considerations
Configurations and handings
The drawings below set out the terminology for typical
doorset configurations and handings for use in specifications.
Configuration, size, construction and performance
characteristics are all interrelated. Specific size ranges for Single action Single action
particular products can be found in individual BWF-CERTIFIRE L/H door swing R/H door swing
product data sheets. Leaderflush Shapland manufacture all
door leaf sizes to suit individual requirements.
Configurations
Single action Single action
L/H leading R/H leading
single leaf
Pivette handings
The following handings are in relation to the
Leaderflush Shapland Pivette, bi-folding doorset. Further
details can be found in the Designer Range brochure
available on request.
Pivette L/H opening in* Room
With With
overpanel fanlight
Corridor
equal pairs
Pivette R/H opening in* Room
Corridor
With With
overpanel fanlight
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Pivette L/H opening out
Room
unequal pairs
Corridor
Pivette R/H opening out
With With Room
overpanel fanlight
*Note: These options are not
available with the emergency Corridor
release option.
p. 06
partition
width
a
frame
thickness
partition
width
overpanel
height
a
frame
thickness
b b
Tolerances and dimensioning
structural
The drawings below set out the terminology and tolerances opening
for dimensioning doorsets.
leaf structural
height opening
Key
a) 7
mm tolerance between structural opening
and frame assembly finished floor level
b) 3mm gap
single action leaf single action leaf with
c) 4mm at meeting stiles overpanel (no transom)
partition partition partition
width width width
a a a
frame frame frame
thickness thickness thickness
b
partition
width overpanel fanlight
height height
overpanel
height
a b
frame
thickness
b b b b
structural
opening
leaf structural
height opening
finished floor level finished floor level
single action leaf single action leaf with single action leaf with single action leaf with
overpanel (no transom) overpanel and transom fanlight and transom
Single action single leaf
partition
width
partition
width
Note: The maximum clearance permitted from the top of the
structural opening finished floor level to the underside of the door leaf is:
a a
frame
thickness
partition
frame
thickness partition
Fire resistance:
width b width FD30 and FD60 10mm
overpanel
height
fanlight
height
FD90 and FD120 5mm
a b leaf width b a
b
frame frame Smoke control:
thickness thickness
HTM 58 10mm
b b
Double action single leaf
BS8214 3mm
structural opening
partition partition
width width
a b leaf width b a
frame frame
thickness finished floor level thickness
Single action pair of leaves
single action leaf with single action leaf with
structural opening
overpanel and transom fanlight and transom
partition partition
width width
a b leaf width c leaf width b a
frame frame
thickness thickness
Double action pair of leaves
structural opening
partition partition
width width
a b leaf width c leaf width b a
frame frame
thickness thickness
P. 07Effective clear widths
Approved Document M, Diagram, Effective clear widths.
300mm
300mm minimum
minimum
unless
unless door
door is
is
power
power operated
operated
Effective
Effective clear
clear width
width Effective
Effective clear
clear width
width
(door
(door stop
stop to
to projecting
projecting ironmongery)
ironmongery) (door
(door stop
stop to
to door
door leaf)
leaf)
‘Clear opening width’ is measured up to any projecting Approved Document M, Table 2
door item including furniture, weatherboards, etc., as shown Minimum Effective Clear Widths
above. A space of at least 300mm is generally required
next to the leading edge of the door to enable wheelchair Direction & width New buildings Existing buildings
of approach (mm) (mm)
users to reach and grip the handle, unless the door is power
operated. Door opening furniture should be operable with Straight-on
one hand (e.g. lever action). (without a turn or 800 750
oblique approach)
At right angles to an
access route at least 800 750
1500mm wide
At right angles to an
access route at least 825 775
1200mm wide
External doors to
buildings used by 1000 775
the general public
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p. 08compared with those of site-assembled unitary components.
The case for doorsets This research used single stage tenders for three real projects
from reputable, national door contractors. With all building
The doorset is a fully finished, engineered element comprising types considered, savings in capital costs were shown
of frame, pre-hung door leaf (with any vision panels) and for doorsets over the average for contractors using site-
essential ironmongery, all matched and pre-assembled in assembled unitary components clearly showing that:
the factory. It is delivered to site as a package for reassembly
and simple installation. Doorsets can save up to half the initial capital cost of
traditional door assemblies.
In contrast, traditional door assemblies consist of the same
elements but usually from various different sources, with
The doorset concept is a well-established example of the
final assembly and finishing carried out on site – frequently
prefabrication and off-site product techniques advocated
involving different trades.
today under the ‘Modern Methods of Construction’ banner.
Current initiatives, based on ’Constructing Excellence’
Leaderflush Shapland doorsets are designed as complete,
principles, call for greater efficiency and savings in all
engineered units to meet specific performance requirements
areas of the building industry, not just construction costs. To
and manufactured to exacting standards from established
satisfy these requirements, research has analysed differences
components under factory conditions ensuring:
in the procurement process and consequential time
• minimised intervention on site implications for architect, consultant quantity surveyor and
• consistent fitness for purpose main contractor’s estimator, between doorsets and unitary
• straightforward replication of certified test conditions within component assemblies.
the building
Appendix B of Approved Document B This analysis showed that doorsets substantially simplified the
procurement process and offered overall time/cost savings
“Any test evidence used to substantiate the fire resistance
of 50%.
rating of a door should be carefully checked to ensure that
it adequately demonstrates compliance and is applicable
to the adequately complete installed assembly. Small Over 60 different components make up a typical storey
differences in detail (such as glazing apertures, intumescent height door assembly. It is generally accepted within the
strips, door frames and ironmongery etc) may significantly building industry that:
affect the rating”.
Substantial installation time and cost savings are achieved
The importance of doorsets is acknowledged by BS 8214:
on site with doorsets over unitary component assemblies.
1990 ‘Code of practice for fire door assemblies with non-
metallic leaves’:
“It is strongly recommended that pre-hung, pre-finished, “There is an overwhelming case for the use of performance
fire doors (i.e. doorsets) are specified whenever possible as doorsets in place of site assemblies of unitary door components
this reduces the amount of site work necessary and allows in today’s building industry.”
normal factory quality control procedures to be applied to
the finishing operations.”
BS 8214 calls for testing of complete fire door assemblies or
doorsets, fully representative of all aspects of how they will be
used on site. For door assemblies, this is far more problematic
with potential for combinations of mismatched, uncertified
components and poor site practices. In addition to fire
resistance, other performance criteria can be achieved and
maintained more easily with doorsets, including:
• smoke containment
• sound reduction
• durability
This is due to the factory finishing, matching and fitting
of the various components which work together to meet
performance levels. Other guidance documents recognise
this, such as HTM 58 Internal Doorsets:
“The high performance standards required of door leaves,
frames and ironmongery in health buildings can best be met
when these components are accurately fitted and matched
in a factory and delivered to site as a complete unit (i.e.
doorset).”
Independent research has addressed commonly held
misconceptions about the capital costs of doorsets by using
an objective comparison of realistic, current market prices
P. 09Doorset materials and finishes
The following tables outline the options for frame materials
and door facings.
Finish optiond Fire performance
Velvalux Opaque
Veneer Wrapped
Postformed PVC
Powder Coated
Hyalux Natural
Galvanised
PermaSkin®
Hyalux Tint
Left Clean
Non-rated
Frame materials, finishes and
Primed
Sealed
Zintec
FD120
performance
FD30
FD60
FD90
Softwood • • • • • • •
Hardwood • • • • • • • • • • •
Frame
materials MDF • • • • • • •
Steel/Stainless Steel • • • • • • •
Non Combustible • • • • • • • • • •
Finish optiond Fire performance
Velvalux Opaque
Stove Enamelled
Powder Coated
Hyalux Natural
Galvenized
Hyalux Tint
Left Clean
Non-rated
Door facings, finishes and
Primed
Zintec
FD120
performance
FD30
FD60
FD90
MDF/Particle Board • • • • • • •
Veneer •* •* • • • • • •
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Flat Laminate/PVC • • • • • •
Door
facings
Postformed PVC** • • • • • •
Postformed Laminate • • • •
Metal • • • • • • • • •
* Both Hyalux Natural and Hyalux Tint include Hygienilac antibacterial coating as standard.
** Available as Hygieniform high impact PVC. See Plasform® brochure for further details.
Hardwoods Species are allocated to three appendices as follows:
We purchase only the top quality grades of hardwood, Appendix I – may be threatened with extinction, with strict
sourced from various parts of the world including the Far regulation of trade.
East, Africa, South America, Europe and North America – but Appendix II – less threat, with trade subjected to regulation
only where the principle of sustained yield management is by permit, such as Afromosia.
maintained. We also adhere to the Washington Convention
Appendix III – not threatened globally but protected within
on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
individual states, such as mahogany in Brazil.
and Flora (CITES). This regulates international trade in over
30,000 species to prevent unsustainable levels being reached.
p. 10Veneers Hardwoods
Species Colour Species Density Internal Use External Use (1) Max. Fire Rating
Afromosia Straw Yellow/Brown Afromosia 710kg/m3 yes yes FD60
Anigre Straw Yellow/Cream Agba 510kg/m 3
yes yes FD30
Ash - American White Straw Yellow/Cream Ash - American White 670kg/m (2)
3
yes no FD60
Beech - Steamed Pink/Red Beech - Steamed 720kg/m 3
yes no FD60
Cherry - American Pink/Orange/Brown Cherry - American 580kg/m 3
yes yes FD60
Idigbo Straw Yellow Idigbo 560kg/m3 yes yes FD60
Iroko Yellow/Brown Iroko 660kg/m3 yes yes FD60
Koto Straw Yellow Koto (Idigbo or Ash) (3) 580kg/m3 yes no FD60
Mahogany - West African Red/Brown Mahogany - West African 530kg/m3 yes no FD60
Maple White/Cream Rock Maple 740kg/m3 yes no FD60
Oak - American Red Red/Brown Oak - American Red 790kg/m3 yes no FD60
Oak - American White Cream/Light Brown Oak - American White 770kg/m3 yes yes FD60
Sapele Red/Brown Sapele or Meranti 640kg/m3 yes yes FD60
Utile Red/Brown Utile 660kg/m3 yes yes FD60
Walnut - American Black Black/Mauve Walnut - American Black 660kg/m3 yes yes FD60
(1) Veneers should not be used in external situations. (3) Koto in the form of hardwood is only available in limited section
(2) Density can vary by as much as 20%. sizes, generally max 65mm. Where sections are larger than this Idigbo or
American White Ash can be used as an alternative. However these are not
an exact match but the closest available.
Where required, every effort is made to colour-match width and height so that when joined in the specified style
hardwood door lippings, glazing beads, frames, etc., with they will produce lay-ons only slightly larger than the required
veneered door facings. However, as timber is a natural panel size. Lay-ons are produced by joining the veneer
material, variations in shade and colour will occur – although sheets edge to edge with adhesive or tape. Often lay-ons
usually diminishing over time. The table above offers a guide are individually numbered so that, for example, the lay-on for
but other species may be substituted due to availability. a matched through overpanel face is identified with its door
leaf face at all points in the production sequence. Unless
Leaderflush Shapland was the first company in its industry special requirements are called for, a reasonable veneer
to develop and implement tracking systems independently match between ‘en-suite’ doors will be provided at our
assessed by BM Trada to meet the requirements of the discretion. Our minimum flitch widths are 100mm for quarter
FSC Chain of Custody Scheme. As a result, doors and cut lay-ons and 150mm for crown cut lay-ons.
doorsets can be specified using solid timber and timber
based raw materials exclusively from well-managed and There are many timber species suitable for the production
sustainable services and independently certified by the of decorative wood veneers – samples can be provided,
Forest Stewardship Council. which are also useful for control purposes during the project.
The technique of cutting veneers will substantially effect the
Veneers appearance of the end product. Where no other veneer is
Wood veneers are obtained by slicing or peeling a log to specified, Quarter Cut, Book Matched will be supplied.
produce a thin layer of wood of a selected uniform thickness,
usually 0.6mm. Selected logs are de-barked and cut through The principal methods of veneer cutting are:
their length into halves or quarters known as ‘flitches’. These Quarter cut
flitches are steamed for several days depending on their
The log is cut along its length to form four
species before they are sliced into veneer ‘sheets’. The
separate flitches. These are then sliced
individual veneer sheets are the same width as the flitch, so
at 90° to the growth rings to provide
as cutting proceeds sheets will change gradually in size. Each
sheets which have a striped or planked
sheet, whilst having the appearance qualities of the flitch will
appearance when assembled.
be of very slightly different appearance from both preceding
and following sheet.
Crown cut
After cutting, the reassembled flitches are cured and dried. The log is simply sliced along its length,
The job of the veneer matcher, which is highly skilled, is to resulting in a figured appearance with less
use the available raw material to produce combinations vertical emphasis than Quarter cut.
of veneers or ‘lay-ons’ in accordance with the given
appearance specification. Sheets will then be guillotined for
P. 11Rotary cut Finishes
The log is simply peeled to give a continuous Basic information on many of the finishes available for
veneer, generally used for constructional doorsets now follows (referred to in the Materials, Finishes and
plywood. Veneer sheets cannot be Performance tables on page 10).
matched except for general colour
characteristics and their appearance is Velvalux Opaque – a factory-applied, opaque system
wild and flowery. available in any RAL or BS colour.
The following four veneering methods can be repeated over Primed – in standard form, an opaque finish suitable for use
pairs of doors, overpanels and side panels: with most paints from reputable manufacturers, for internal
use. Compatibility with specific paints can be verified. Doors
Consecutively laid (Slip Matched) to be decorated by others must be lightly sanded prior to
The lay-on is assembled across painting to provide a key.
the face of the door using
adjacent sheets as cut from the Hyalux Natural – a clear polishing system which gives a
flitch. Sheets are laid next to each durable, lustrous, satin finish emphasising the veneer grain.
other in the same order and with
the same face outward, resulting in a planked effect. Hyalux Tint – a translucent colouring system available in any
Also available is random slip matched. RAL or BS colour allowing the veneer grain to show through.
Book matched (Polyester) Powder Coated – available in any RAL or BS
Two adjacent sheets, as cut from the flitch, colour as an alternative to painting. Suitable for both internal
are placed next to each other and one is and external use, this provides excellent impact resistance
turned over to create a mirror image. This and colour continuity.
can be repeated over the door and used to
create a central focus. Stove Enamelled – a two coat application followed by
baking in an oven to give a paint finish which is both
Quartered harder and more temperature-resistant than with air drying.
The veneers are laid reversed about two axes Available in RAL and BS colours, or other colours can be
so that a mirror image is created in both width mixed.
and height. Sheets can be cut and arranged
to give a centred feature. All veneered doors Galvanised – a coating of zinc applied by hot-dipping to
have hardwood lippings to both vertical give a decorative external quality surface. If scratched,
edges, softened with a 3mm radius, or alternatively to all eventual corrosion of the steel will occur and if it is to be
4 edges. These can either be exposed or concealed as painted, etch-priming will be needed.
required. Lippings are selected to colour match either the
veneer or frame (refer to page 11). Zintec – a zinc coating applied using an electroplating
technique. This is corrosion resistant with good adhering
Centre jointed properties for glue, paint or polyester powder coating
Equal numbers of sheets are used without further preparation.
working outwards from the centre
line of the door in width. Sheets Hygienilac® – antibacterial additive is integral to the Hyalux
are selected so that the left half natural and Hyalux tint and is standard in all veneer doors
of the door matches the right and doorsets. It has a 99.9 percent kill rate and fights against
half, resulting in a mirror image. Alternatively adjacent sheets bacteria such as C.diff and MRSA.
can be consecutively laid.
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PermaSkin® – a revolutionary, durable finishing system
Centre feature developed by BASF, the world’s leading chemical company.
An unequal number of sheets is It can be applied to our standard frame profiles of mono,
used and the central veneer is barum and cubith.
used for its striking appearance.
To emphasise its focal position For additional information regarding PermaSkin® visit
the remaining sheets can be laid www.leaderflushshapland.co.uk or call to discuss on
so that those on the left half mirror those on the right half. 01773 530500.
Alternatively adjacent sheets can be consecutively laid.
Contrasting inlay
Veneers from different timbers can be laid on the same
door to produce a variety of effects ranging from subtle
differences to the most striking design statement.
p. 12Door leaves and facings appropriate standards and regulations. Core construction is
All Leaderflush Shapland door leaves are designed to meet simply determined by us from the combination of performance
specific performance levels as tested – notably compliance requirements selected from the product range brochures.
with requirements for BWF-CERTIFIRE certified, fire-rated However, door leaf designations are summarised below
doorsets – and are manufactured to exacting standards with relevant performance characteristics, for background
which exceed the guidance offered by BS 8214. Selection of information.
materials and construction methods have been developed
with many years experience to best achieve specified
performance, while adhering to our environmental policy,
Thermal Insulation (W/m2 K)
Classification of service life
Sound Reduction (RwdB)
Mechanical Strength (2)
Delayed Entry Level (4)
Ballistic Resistance (3)
Fire Performance (1)
X-Ray Performance
External Quality
Internal Quality
Weight (kg/m2)
Thickness (mm)
Leaf Designation Smoke Control
ARMADOR 1 NR/30 56 61 • • NR/FD30 • 33 (4) 1.80 Severe Duty G1 Level 2
ARMADOR 1 60 56 63 • • FD60 • 33 (4) 1.80 Severe Duty G1 Level 2
ARMADOR 2 NR/30 57 68 • • NR/FD30 • 33 (4) 2.20 Severe Duty G2 & S86 Level 2
ARMADOR 2 60 57 70 • • FD60 • 33 (4) 2.20 Severe Duty G2 & S86 Level 2
ARMADOR 3 51 80 • • NR 2.16 Severe Duty R2 Level 2
AUDIODOR 30 NR/30 43 25 • NR/FD30 • 32 1.84 Severe Duty
AUDIODOR 32 NR/30 45 23 • • NR/FD30 • 32 1.63 Severe Duty
AUDIODOR 32 60 55 33 • FD60 • 32 1.63 Severe Duty
AUDIODOR 35 60 52 39 • FD60 • 35 1.68 Heavy Duty
AUDIODOR 38 44 32 • NR/FD30 • 38 1.84 Heavy Duty
AUDIODOR 39 60 55 68 • FD60 • 39 1.94 Severe Duty
AUDIODOR 40 44 32 • NR/FD30 • 40 1.84 Heavy Duty
AUDIODOR 44 47 54 • NR/FD30 • 44 1.82 Heavy Duty
AUDIODOR SUPER 48 60 • NR/FD30 • 46-49 1.82 Heavy Duty
AV1 NR/30 54 34 • • NR/FD30 • 29 2.31 Severe Duty Level 1
AV1 60 54 36 • FD60 • 29 2.31 Severe Duty Level 1
AV2 NR/30 55 51 • • NR/FD30 • 33 2.31 Severe Duty Level 2
AV2 60 55 53 • • FD60 • 33 2.31 Severe Duty Level 2
AV3 56 54 • • NR 2.31 Severe Duty Level 3
AV4 51 42 • • NR 2.37 Severe Duty Level 3
ENDURACOR NR/30 43 22 • NR/FD30 • 28 1.50 Severe Duty • (6)
ENDURACOR 60 55 33 • FD60 • 29 1.36 Severe Duty
LAMCOR NR/30 45 23 • • NR/FD30 • 29 1.63 Severe Duty • (6)
LAMCOR 60 53 29 • FD60 • 29 1.68 Severe Duty
LEADLINE AS (Code 5/7) Varies 55/68 • NR/FD30/FD60 • 39 (5) 1.94 Severe Duty •
VULCAN 90/120 54 35 • FD90/FD120 • 31 1.92 Medium Duty
(1) F ire resistance - NR = Non-rated; FD30 = 30 minutes; (4) Assessment based on Leaderflush Shapland tests.
FD60 = 60 minutes. (5) Code 7 lead.
(2) Tested to BS DD 171. (6) Severe duty with 1 million cycles, class 8.
(3) Tested to BS 5051.
P. 13BS 8214 recognises the importance of balancing dissimilar and sizes can also be provided, and these should be
door facings to avoid exaggerated distortions in the door leaf discussed with us. The following ranges of frame sections are
and this is catered for as part of our service. Choices of door available as shown in the drawings:
lippings for each product range are described in product
brochures. For paired leaves, we offer square meeting stiles, Mono
as rebated meeting stiles are not recommended in BS 8214, A particularly easy to install one-piece unit, suited to exact
nor do we have test evidence to support their use in fire rated opening sizes and for use with or without architraves. As well
situations. as being suitable for internal use, it is the standard frame for
external and security applications. (The Monex frame is used
in inward opening external doorset situations.) Mono edges
Example of door facing balancing
are softened with a 3mm radius (6mm for PVC wrapped). This
section can be used with extension pieces for larger widths.
Exposed Laminate / PVC Face Sub Face
Barum
A traditional style frame with planted stop, used with extension
pieces for larger widths. Barum edges are softened with
Concealed Veneer Face a 3mm radius (6mm for PVC wrapped). This section is also
Lipping Core suitable for double action doors without a stop. This is the
Concealed Laminate / PVC Face standard frame for medium to high level acoustic doorsets.
Cubith
A split frame design with integral architraves and planted
Exposed Veneer Face Sub Face stop. It also allows an almost unlimited range of partition
widths and reveal depths. Cubith edges are softened with a
3mm radius (6mm for PVC wrapped).
Frames and architraves Solo
A steel frame traditionally used in security and industrial
Minimum section sizes, material specifications and other
situations but suitable for all applications, available in a
criteria apply to BWF-CERTIFIRE approved, fire-rated doorsets.
range of sizes. The Split Solo is available to cater for varying
These are detailed in Data Sheets related to individual
partition thicknesses.
door leaf constructions (attached to each doorset) but will
automatically be incorporated in our designs for doorsets
Architraves
to meet specified performance requirements. Availability
Where specified, architraves are supplied in either hardwood,
of materials, finishes and section profiles for each product
softwood or MDF with finishes to match or contrast frames.
range is indicated in individual product brochures but
Availability of architraves for each product range is indicated
general information is summarised in the tables on page 10
in individual product brochures. Architraves can be secret
and with the drawings which follow.
fixed or pinned (which we recommend should be punched
and filled). Dog leg architraves are useful for accommodating
Sizes and section profiles
various partition widths while still using standard frame sizes.
The following terminology is used to describe frame
Standard architrave sections are shown on page 16 but
elements:
other profiles can be supplied.
Standard partition thicknesses for all frame sections are 94,
Extension lining
100, 113, 126 and 144mm, although others are available,
With the exception of Cubith where partition thicknesses
depending upon the product range. Non-standard sections
exceed 144mm, an extension lining is used to extend the
specifying with doors and doorsets
width of the frame to fill the reveal. (See page 16)
Head Mullion Head Frame joints
Frames are joined at the corners with one of 3 methods;
mortise and tenon, mitre and half-lap. The performance levels
chosen by the specifier and the section profile determine
Transom
which of these joints are used ensuring that the resultant joint
gives the appropriate level of strength and durability.
Jamb Jamb
Cill Threshold
p. 14Frame profiles All dimensions determined by performance requirements
c
Mono
a – 32, 44mm d – 94 -144mm
b
b – 12, 18, 25mm e – 44, 50, 69mm
e
a c – door thickness +2mm
d
Barum c e a – 32, 39, 44mm
b b – 12, 14, 18, 19mm
c – door thickness +2mm
a d – 94 -144mm
e – 30, 34, 42mm (Omit stop when double swing)
d
d f
Cubith a – 32mm f – 45, 65mm
c e
b – 14, 18, 19mm g – 12, 18mm
b c – door thickness +2mm h – 18mm
d – 78, 85mm
a e – Varies to suit partition
g
h
d a – 44mm
Monex
c b – 12mm
e
b c – door thickness +2mm
d – 94 -144mm
e – 9o
a
Solo d a – 32, 50mm
c b – 18, 25mm
b
c – door thickness +2mm
d – 100 -150mm
e – 19mm
a
e
Split Solo – Flush Architrave also available as standard a – 32mm
architrave b – 18mm
d c – door thickness +2mm
b d – 100mm
c
e – varies to suit partition
a
Note: bold figures indicate default dimension for non-rated, FD30 and FD60
e
unless otherwise stated.
P. 15Extension lining Visibility requirement for doors
c d
b
a 1500mm 1500mm
1150mm
Minimum
All dimensions determined by performance requirements zones of
visibility
a – 8mm b – 10mm c – 18mm d – 45mm - 144mm 800mm
500mm 500mm
Architraves
d d
b c b c
a a
e e f
Glazing
Glazing has a major impact on fire performance and
a – 14, 18mm b – 10mm c – 10mm d – 45, 69mm limitations are identified in the Building Regulations. Aperture
e – 2mm f – 20, 24mm shape and position, glazed area, style of bead and type of
glass all influence fire performance, as well as appearance.
Typical application of extension lining and architraves The most commonly used aperture configurations, all
available with fire certification up to 60 minutes, are shown
on page 18.
Those designated M comply with Part M and 8300 with
BS 8300 for disabled access requirements. Alternative designs
can be accommodated and these should be discussed with
us at an early stage.
Three types of glazing bead are offered as standard – Timber
Bolection, Timber Flush and Steel Trim – and these are used
with various alternative details to suit specific fire ratings,
aperture shapes and sizes. The available glazing details for
each of the apertures shown below are indicated in the
table opposite. Hardwood beads can either be fully polished,
primed or painted to match the door. These are generally
fixed with steel pins, punched in and filled, although other
methods (such as screw fixings) are available. Steel trims can
be powder coated, coloured to match door furniture, plates
Vision panels or other accessories and are screw fixed.
Glazed vision panels are often used within door leaves to
let light into a room, for aesthetic reasons or for safety (i.e.
allowing people using the door to be seen).
doors and doorsets
Vision panels should be towards the leading edge and with
vertical dimensions including at least the minimum zones
shown, either with or without a horizontal rail.
All entrance doors and doorsets, doors across corridors
Bolection Flush Steel Trim
and within lobbies, and where appropriate internal doors
require vision panels for door leaves and side panels wider
than 450mm.
schools
Visit our website www.leaderflushshapland.co.uk for further
details in relation to accessibility.
with
doorsets for
specifying
p. 16In some situations, safety glass will be required. All aperture We can supply doors with provision for on-site glazing but cannot
dimensions shown in this section relate to the cut-out sizes. certify work carried out by others and in such cases certification
must be established separately. Apertures should not be cut
Details of special flush glazing systems, particularly suited to into our products on site – as this will invalidate our certification.
hygienic and ‘high tech’ applications, can be found in the
Plasform Range literature.
To ensure achievement of consistent quality, specified
performance levels and fire certification, we strongly
recommend that only factory installed glazing be used.
Glazing bead profiles table
Profile Fire Rating Material Fixing Method Internal/External Shape
Bolection
13ϒ
NR Hardwood Pin/Screw Internal/External Circular
14.5
nominal 30 Rectangular Square
13
Irregular
5
Varies 6
Bolection 60 Hardwood Pin/Screw Internal Rectangular
5
Square
9.5
34o Irregular
Circular also available
12 with a modified profile.
Contact
7 Technical Services
for details
2 Varies 6
Flush
NR Hardwood Pin/Screw Internal Rectangular
15/18
30 Square
2
60
2
Varies
Steel Trim NR Steel Screw Internal Rectangular
Varies 30 Square
1.5
60 Circular
90 Irregular
30 120
P. 17212 212 212
212
212 212
11061106 1106
1106
1106 1106
206 206 206 M M M
206
206 206 M
M M
VN1VN1 VN1
156
VN2VN2
156
VN2
156 156
VN1
VN1 VN1 VN2
VN2 VN2
750 x 200
750 x 200 750 x 200
750 x 200
Vision156panels 156 688 x 200
688 x 200
156 156 156 156 156 156
The most popular vision panel styles are shown
750 x 200 750 x 200below,
selection of glazing systems is available to suit styles as shown.
200750 x 200 750 x 200 All apertures shown
x can
200x 200be supplied with either a hardwood
156
156 156 156
156 156
although other designs can be accommodated. 688 Allx750
aperture
x 200 14501450 1450 x 200
200x 200 488 x 200 bolection or steel trim bead, to either non-rated, FD30 or
488 x488
dimensions shown 750xare
750 200750cut-out
x200 x 200 sizes and the appropriate
1450
1450xx200
200
1450 x 200 212 212
margin should be488
488xx200
200488 x 200
deducted to give the clear view size. A FD60 fire resistance.
212 1106 1106
212 212 212
Key - for disabled access requirements - cut-out dimension
212
212
1106 212 206 206 M M
M - compliance with Part M of the Building Regulations
8300 - compliance with BS8300
M M M M M M
206 M
406 406 406 406 406 406
VN1 VN1 VN2 VN2
M
M M M
M 8300
M
8300 8300 8300
8300 8300
406
406 406 406
406 406
8300
8300 8300 8300
8300 8300
Aperture VN1
VN1 Aperture
VN2VN2 Aperture VN3 Aperture VN4
156156 156156
VN3VN3 VN3 VN4VN4
156 156
VN4 156 156
VN3
VN3 VN3 VN4
VN4 VN4
750750
x 200
x 200 750750
x 200
x 200 750 x 200
750 x 200 1450 x 200
1450 x 200
156 156 156 156 688
156688
x 200
x 200 150 150 150 488 x 200
488 x 200 150 150 150
156
156 156 750 x 200 150
150 150 1450 x 200 150
150 150
16501650
x 200x 200 1650 x 200 900 x900
250x 250 900 x 250 900 x900
250x 250 900 x 250
488 x 200 500 x500
250x 250 500 x 250
1650
1650xx200
200
1650 x 200 900
900xx250
250900 x 250 900
900xx250
250900 x 250
212212 212 212 500
500xx250
250500 x 250
1106
2121106
M M 200 200 200 M M
406 406 406 406
206206 MM 200
200 200 8300 8300 8300 8300
900 900 900
M M
406 NR 30 60 406 NR 30 60 NR 30 60 NR 30 60
900
900 900
Hardwood 8300 Hardwood 8300 Hardwood Hardwood
• • • 206 206 •206 • • M M M • • • 200 200 200 • • •
Bolection VN1VN1 VN2VN2
Bolection Bolection VN3 VN3 VN4 VN4
Bolection
Steel Trim
206
206 206 • • • M
M M Steel Trim • • • 200
200 200 Steel Trim • • • Steel Trim • • •
VN3 VN4VN5VN5 HTM1 HTM1
VN5 HTM1
156 156 150HTM2
HTM2 150 HTM2 150 150
Aperture
156156VN5 Aperture
156156 VC Aperture VB Aperture VW1
VN5
VN5 VN5 HTM1
HTM1 HTM1 HTM2
HTM2 HTM2
EqualEqual Equal
EqualEqual Equal EqualEqual EqualEqual
Equal 1650Equal
x 200
1650 x 200 EqualEqual Equal
Equal
Equal 900 x 250
Equal 900 x 250
156 750750
x 200
x 200 150 14501450
x 200
x 200 150
125 min 125125
125 min 125
min
min 125 min 125 min 125 125
125min
min 125 min 125 min 125 125
125min
min 125 min
Equal
Equal EqualEqual
Equal 488
Equal
488
x 200
x 200 Equal
Equal EqualEqual min
Equal Equal Equal 125
Equal min
EqualEqual min
Equal Equal 125 min min
125
125min
min 125 min
125
125min
min1650
125 min
x 200 125
125min
min 125 min
125
125min
min 900
125300
xmin
250 dia (VC1)300 dia125
300(VC1)
dia 125min
min 125 min
(VC1) 125
125min
min 125
900min 300 x300
x 250 300x (VB1)
300 (VB1)
300 x 300 (VB1) 600 x600
300x 300 600 x 300
400(VC2)
400 dia dia (VC2)400 dia (VC2) 500 x 250
400 x400
400x (VB2)
400 (VB2)
400 x 400 (VB2)
300
300dia
dia(VC1)
(VC1)
300 dia (VC1) 300
300500
xx300
300300
(VB1)
500
dia (VB1)
x 300
dia
(VC3) (VB1)
(VC3)500 dia (VC3) 600
600xx300
300600 x 300
400
400dia
dia(VC2)
(VC2)
400 dia (VC2) 400
400xx400
400400
(VB2)
(VB2)
x 400 (VB2)
212212 500
500dia
dia(VC3)
(VC3)
500 dia (VC3)
200 200
900 900
16001600 1600 200 16001600 1600
1600
1600 1600
MM 1600
1600 1600
MM 12001200 1200
406406 406406 206 206 M M 200 200
900
8300
8300 8300
8300 1200
1200 1200
206 M 200
VN5 VN5 HTM1 HTM1 HTM2
VN3
NRVN3
30 60 VN4VN4
NR 30 60 NR 30 60 NR 30 60
Hardwood Hardwood * Hardwood Hardwood
• • • • • • Equal Equal
• Equal
• • Equal Equal Equal Equal
• Equal
• • Equal Equal Eq
Bolection VN5 HTM1
Bolection VC1/2/3
VC1/2/3 VC1/2/3 HTM2 VB1/2
VB1/2
Bolection VB1/2 VW1VW1
Bolection VW1
Steel Trim • • • Steel Trim • • • 125Trim
Steel min 125•min125
• min•125 min 125Steel
min 125 min125 •
Trim min 125
• min• 125 min 125 min125
VC1/2/3
VC1/2/3VC1/2/3
156156 150150 VB1/2
VB1/2 VB1/2 VW1
VW1 VW1
150150
doors and doorsets
* Not 500 dia
Equal Equal Equal Equal Equal Equal 300 dia300
(VC1)
dia (VC1) 300 x 300
300(VB1)
x 300 (VB1)
400 dia400
(VC2)
dia (VC2) 400 x 400
400(VB2)
x 400 (VB2)
125 min 125 min 1650
1650
x 200
x 200 125 min 125 min 900 900
x 250
x 250 125 min 125 min900900
x 250
x 250
Aperture VF EqualEqual
Aperture Equal
Equal
VM1 Equal Equal Aperture VM2 500 dia 500
(VC3)
dia (VC3)
500500
x 250
x 250
300 dia (VC1) 300 xmin
300 (VB1) 156 156600 x 300156 156 156 156
Equal
Equal EqualEqual
Equal Equal 125 min
125 min 125125
125
minmin 125 min
400 dia (VC2) 400 x 400 (VB2)
156
156 156 156
156 156
125
125min
min 125 min
125 min500
125min 125dia
min(VC3)
200 x200
200x 200 200 x 200
750 x750
400x (VF1)
400 (VF1)
750 x 400 (VF1) 200 x200
200x 200 200 x 200
750 x750
500x (VF2)
500 (VF2)
750 x 500 (VF2)
750
750xx400
400
750
(VF1)
(VF1)
x 400 (VF1) 200
200xx200
200200 x 200 1600 1600 200
200xx200
200200 x 200 1600 1600
750
750xx500
500
750
(VF2)
(VF2)
x 500 (VF2) 200200
75 75 75 75 75 75 1200 1200
1600 1600
90075
75
900 75 75
75 75
212 212 212
schools
1200
212
212 212
206206 MM 200200
11061106 1106 11061106 1106
1106
1106 1106 1106
1106 1106 VC1/2/3
VC1/2/3 VB1/2 VB1/2 VW1 V
with
419 419 419
VN5VN5 HTM1
HTM1 HTM2
HTM2
419
419 419
doorsets for
VC1/2/3 VB1/2 VW1
Equal
Equal Equal
Equal Equal
Equal Equal
Equal Equal
Equal Equal
Equal
specifying
Equal Equal Equal Equal
125 min NR
125 min 30 60 min
125 min
125 NR VF1/2
125 minVF1/2
125 min 125 30 min
min
125 60 VF1/2 125 min
125 min 125VM1
125 min NR
minVM1 30 60 VM1 VM2VM2 VM2
156 156 156 156
Hardwood Hardwood 125 min 125 min 125 min 125 min
Hardwood
•
Bolection VF1/2
VF1/2 •VF1/2
• 300300
dia (VC1)
dia (VC1) •
Bolection VM1
VM1 •VM1
• 300
300 x 300
x 300
(VB1)
(VB1) VM2
VM2 VM2 •
Bolection 600600
• •
x 300
x 300
Equal
Steel Trim • Equal
• • 400400
dia (VC2)
dia (VC2) Steel Trim • • 400
• 400 Steel Trim • • • 750 x 400
750(VF1)
x 400 (VF1) 200 x 200
200 x 200
x 400
x 400
(VB2)
(VB2)
500500
dia (VC3)
dia (VC3) 156 156 750 x 500
750(VF2)
x 500 (VF2)
125 min 125 min
750 x 400 (VF1) 200 x 200 200 x 200
75 75 75 75
NB: The above elevations refer
750 x 500 (VF2)to Non-rated FD30 and FD60. For FD90 and FD120 contact the Technical Services department on 01773 530500
NB: The shaded areas represent cut-out sizes
16001600 16001600 212 212
75 75
12001200
212 1106 1106 1106 1106
p. 18 419 419
1106 1106
419Non-standard vision panels
Other apertures than those shown on pages 18 and 19 are
possible subject to the minimum margins shown below,
which relate to flush doors only. For partially glazed 90 and
120 minute doorsets, 125mm indicated margins must be
increased to 150mm.
Minimum aperture margins for vision panels
Ladder style apertures
Ladder style apertures are available in square or rectangular
arrangements only. Proposed external uses should be
discussed with us to ascertain suitability.
Non-rated detail
12.5
‘X’ - 2 ‘X’
Glazing Tape Glazing Tape
22
FD30 detail
12.5
‘X’ - 2 ‘X’
Leaderseal System 153 Leaderseal System 153/103
22
FD60 detail 14.5
Glazing spacer
Pyroglaze 60 ‘X’
‘X’ -2
25
P. 19Glazed fanlights
Doorsets can be supplied with fanlights, as outlined on
pages 6 and 7. For either clear or wired glass, the maximum
individual pane size that can be accommodated is 1000mm
wide x 2000mm high for FD30. Alternative details for non-
rated/FD30 and FD60 fire rated fanlights, applicable to both
situations, are shown below: Profiles/dimensions will vary
depending on specific material and finish required.
Non-rated and FD30 Fanlight FD60 Fanlight
5 2 14 6
1.5mm Radius
27.5 34o 9.5
13o
14.5 B8 12
B7 12
8
2
Non-rated/FD30d FD60
specifying with doors and doorsets
Maximum glass/panel opening 1000mm wide x 2000mm high Wired glass - max 1494mm wide,
max 2359mm high or max 2.25m2
unwired glass – 2420mm wide,
2420mm high subject to max 2.15m2
Framing material Softwood, or hardwood for polish Hardwood – minimum 640kg/m3
– minimum 410kg/m3
Bead system Hardwood – minimum 510kg/m3 Hardwood – minimum 640kg/m3
Glazing system Leaderseal System 36/6 Leaderseal System 90+
Glass type Wired or unwired Wired or unwired
Solid infill panel As door construction, finished to suit As door construction, finished to suit
p. 20Varies Barum
Barum Barum
Barum Barum Barum Barum Barum Barum
Jamb
Mullion Mullion
Mullion MullionMullion Mullion Jamb Jamb
Min
Min3244 Min44
Min 44 Min 44
Min 44 Min
Min44
32 Min 32
Glazed screens
Door leaves can be incorporated into glazed screens Key elevation for typical FD30 glazed screen
Varies Barum
Barum constructed Barum
using the Barum frame
Barum Barum
section for which weBarum
Barum can
Barum (many other Barum
configurations can be supplied)
Jamb
Mullion Mullion
Mullion Mullion
Mullion Mullion
Jamb Jamb
offer fire performance certification. Terminology and typical
screen section combinations are illustrated here and it should A B
be noted that, in some situations, safety glass will be required.
Screens are supplied ready for glazing by others on site and D D Varies
Mullion
the frame section is available in hardwood or softwood. They Head Barum Head
can be finished with our Hyalux Natural polishing system, Transom
Hyalux Tint or they can be supplied primed ready for painting
on site: information on finishes is given on page 10. 2000
max
A-A Section A-A
A-A B-B B-B B-B.2
Section B-B
B-B.2
Barum Transom
Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies
Min Min Min Min Min Min Solid
Barum Head Barum Head
Barum Head Barum Head
Barum Head Barum Head
32 32 32 32 32 C 32 panel C
Cill
A B
Barum Transom Min Barum Transom Min Barum Transom Min Barum Transom Min
44 44 44 44
Barum Transom Min Barum Transom Min
44 44
Min 32 Min 44 Min 44 Min 44 Min 32
Min Barum Transom Min Min Barum Cill Min
Barum Transom Barum Cill
44 44 44 44
Varies Barum Barum Barum Barum Barum
Jamb Mullion Mullion Mullion Jamb
C-C
Min Min Min Min
Barum Cill Barum Cill Barum Cill Barum Cill
44 44 44 44
Section C-C
Min 32 Min 44 Min 44 Min 44 Min 32
Varies Barum Barum Barum Barum Barum
Jamb Mullion Mullion Mullion Jamb
C-C
SectionMin
D-D32 Min 44 Min 44 Min 44 Min 32
Min 32 Min 44 Min 44 Min 44 Min 32
D-D Varies Barum Barum Barum Barum Barum
Jamb Mullion Mullion Mullion Jamb
Varies Barum Barum Barum Barum Barum
Jamb Mullion Mullion Mullion Jamb
C-C
A-A B-B B-B.2 P. 21Mullion
Transom
Barum Barum
Jamb Frame D D
B A B
A
Typical elevations for FD60 glazed screens
(many other configurations can be supplied)
C A
B B
Mullion
Transom
D D
Varies Varies Varies
A Transom
Min 44 Barum Head Min 44 Barum Head Min 44 Barum Head
C A
B B
C A
Section A-A Section C-C Alt section C-C
Varies VariesVaries VariesVaries VariesVaries
Min 44 Barum Transom Min 44 Barum Transom Min 44 Barum Transom
Min 44 Barum Head Min 44
Min 44 Barum HeadHead Min 44
Barum Min 44 Barum
Barum
HeadHead Min 44
Min 44 Barum
Barum
HeadHead
Transom
C A
Min 44 Barum Cill Min 44 Barum Cill Min 44 Barum Cill
Min 44 Barum Transom Min 44 Barum
Min 44 Barum
Transom
Transom Min 44
Min 44 Barum
Barum
Transom
Transom Min 44 Barum
Min 44 Barum
Transom
Transom
Min 44 Barum Cill Min 44
Min 44 Barum
Barum
Cill Cill Min 44
Min 44 Barum
Barum
Cill Cill Min 44
Min 44 Barum
Barum
Cill Cill
specifying with doors and doorsets
Section B-B
Min 44 Min 44 Min 44 Min 44
Barum Barum Barum Barum
Jamb Mullion Mullion Jamb
Section D-D Min 44
Min 44 Min 44
Min 44 Min 44
Min 44 Min 44
Min 44
Min 44 Min 32
Barum
Barum Barum Barum Barum Barum Barum
Barum
JambJamb Mullion
Mullion Mullion
Mullion JambJamb
Barum Barum
Jamb Frame
p. 22Ironmongery Hinges in FD60 situations must be bedded in intumescent
material. This may also be necessary in some FD30 situations.
As pointed out in BS 8214, the selection of ironmongery Please contact Technical Services for further advice.
is vital to the performance of fire resisting doors. For this
purpose, ironmongery can be separated into ‘essential’ Latches
and ‘non-essential’ items. Essential ironmongery includes Latches consist of a case containing a spring-loaded ‘snib’
hinges and securing devices (i.e. latches or locks) or closing operated by handles to open, but tapered on one side to
devices (usually in the absence of securing devices). allow the door to close without handle operation. Latches
Various standards can be consulted including BS EN 1935: are needed to prevent door movement with differential air
2002 ‘Building Hardware, single axis hinges’, BS EN 12209: pressure but may also be required for fire certification (as
2003 ‘Building Hardware, locks and latches’ and BS EN identified on BWF-CERTIFIRE data sheets). Care is needed
1906: 2002 ‘Building Hardware, lever handles and knob with deep latches near vision panels and aperture margins
furniture’. Leaderflush Shapland offers an extensive choice may need to be increased to maintain door strength while
of factory fitted ironmongery. Other particular ironmongery allowing for morticing. To comply with Fire Certification,
specifications can be accommodated. latches must be CE marked.
Hinges Locks
Hinges should be manufactured entirely from metallic Unlike latches, locks are needed to prevent the door from
materials with a melting point higher than 800°C (unless opening by physical force. The locking mechanism can be
proven by test). Standard finishes include bright zinc plate, incorporated in the same case as the latch (known as a ‘sash
stainless steel, brass, chrome and powder coating to any lock’) or as a separate item (‘dead lock’). The same care is
RAL colour. Hinges are automatically factory fitted for all needed as with latch cases to avoid weakening of the door
Leaderflush Shapland doorsets to suit door weights and construction and over-morticing must be avoided to give a
sizes, in accordance with the following procedures. Hinge tight fit. Traditionally, locks were operated directly by keys
positioning, whether for butt or lift-off hinges, is two at the top but most modern locks use a mechanical cylinder system,
and one at the bottom. We recommend using 4 hinges on either key or thumb-turn operated. Electronically controlled
doors exceeding 2100mm high. locks are also used, particularly for security and access
control applications, either remotely controlled or using
Door weights per m2 for Leaderflush Shapland products devices such as keypads, card readers or proximity sensors.
can be found in the table on page 13 for assessing hinge Provision for such locks must be made during construction for
loadings given in manufacturers’ literature. Actual door conduits and special conductor hinges, and these should be
weights are simply calculated by multiplying these values by discussed with the Technical Services team at an early stage
height and width (m). These weights per m2 apply to veneer as fire certification may be compromised.
or paint finishes. Table 1 identifies additions to be made for
other materials. If fitting lockcases and flushbolts on site into fire doors
they must be protected by intumescent material to
The resulting actual door weights may also require adjustment ensure the door retains its integrity in the case of fire, and
in certain situations. The current BS EN 1935 refers to +75% to ensure compliance with certification. Please refer to
adjustment for backcheck door closers. BWF-CERTIFIRE data sheets supplied with each doorset for
specific detail.
Wider doors increase the bending moments acting on the
hinges and therefore should be allowed for by reducing the Conduits for cabling can be incorporated within the factory
maximum mass of door leaf supportable by each class of construction of fire rated doors up to 60 minutes running
hinge. The factors by which the door mass has to be adjusted under the facing. It is essential that the substrate is not
for excessive widths of doors are calculated by dividing the grooved in any way and special precautions are needed
door height by the width. to ensure certificatable fire performance. Therefore, site-
fabricated conduits cannot be fire certificated and it is
For a factor of two or greater no allowance has to be made. essential to advise us early of conduit requirements. Factory
When the factor is less than two the door mass has to be fitted locks, latches, and flushbolts can be included in the
increased by the value required to bring the factor to two doorset.
expressed as a percentage (see table 2).
Table 1 – additional weights of facing materials Table 2 – door width adjustment example
Material Thickness Additional weight per m2 per face Door size – 2000mm Factor Normal increase
height x door width of mass of door leaf %
Laminate 0.9mm 0.8kg
Laminate 1.3mm 1.2kg 1000mm or less 2 0
Acrovyn 0.7mm 1.0kg 1050mm 1.9 10
Acrovyn 1.98mm 2.9kg 1100mm 1.82 18
PVC 1.5mm 1.3kg 1150mm 1.74 26
Steel 0.9mm 7.8kg 1200mm 1.66 33
Steel 1.6mm 13.7kg 1250mm 1.6 40
P. 23Door closers and floor springs Edge protection
All door closers on fire doors must be CERTIFIRE approved. Postformed impact resistant PVC edge protectors can be
Door closers can be either surface mounted or concealed. fitted to the leading edge of the door leaf. These match the
Surface mounted closers provide a controlled, smooth action kick and push plates ensuring total protection is provided to
and can include other functions such as hold-open, delayed- both the face and edge of the leaf.
closing, back-check and adjustable latching speed. These
are usually fitted to the top of the door on either opening or
closing faces. Some closers can be fitted to the frame with
only the arm fitted to the door. In this case, it is essential to
ensure that the door frame thickness is sufficient.
Various concealed closers can be fitted into the top rail of
the door. The rail must be hardwood for a proper fixing and
the door thickness at least 54mm to accommodate the
closer. As a large portion of the door needs to be removed,
fire certification may be problematic, specifications should
be checked with Technical Services.
There are other forms of concealed closer available which
are fitted into the hanging edge of the door using a chain
connector arrangement. However, these are generally
unsuitable for use in commercial situations and could
invalidate our certification. Discuss your requirements with
our Technical Services Department.
Transom closers for double action can be supplied (as
part of the doorset only) for fire ratings up to FD60 and a
minimum frame width of 144mm is required and a door Protection plates
thickness of 54mm. Push, kick and general protection plates can be factory
fitted. These are either recessed within the substrate and
Floor springs are flush fitted within the floor and are also glued or screw fixed over the facing. Alternatively, they
used for double action doors which we can certificate up to can be bonded on site by others. Typical arrangements are
60 minutes. Double action floor springs are positioned shown but generally 200mm wide plates can be applied in
centrally within the frame and door edges must be radiused different combinations. Plate thickness will be adapted to
to allow swinging through the frame. Such doors require suit and they may need to be balanced where larger plates
special construction to accommodate the door spring pin are used (except when screw fixed only).
at top and bottom, and we must be notified early to avoid
loss of fire certification and guarantees. Single action floor
springs are also available but do not enjoy our guarantee or Kickplate Push plate Push plate
fire certification. (horizontal) (vertical)
Architectural Hardware
Leaderflush Shapland now offers a comprehensive range
of architectural hardware split into two categories, Elements
and Origins. The complete range can be found in detail
on our website at: www.leaderflushshapland.co.uk,
doorsets
& doorsets
alternatively contact the Architectural Hardware Department
on: 01773 530500.
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