Ordering Procedures
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Frame ordering procedure.
When ordering metal Door frames Australian Architectural Fire Doors Pty Ltd requires the following information:
1. Frame Profile
- Block size
- Type of Wall
- Throat size wrap around
2. Fixing Method
- New or existing masonary wall? New = Wire ties, Existing = Dyna bolt provisions
- Stud Walls? Strap fixings or stud clips.
3. Rebate Size
The rebate size is determined by the door thickness.
- 35mm thick door = 41mm rebate
- 40mm thick door = 47mm rebate
Standard Rebate sizes are 41mm, 47mm & 51mm.
4. Reveal Sizes
Reveal height = Door height + clearance gaps + allow for floor finish thickness.
Reveal width = Door width + 4mm clearance gaps (double doors allow 6mm)
Standard reveal height non rated frames = 2065mm (stock frames)
Standard reveal height rated frames = 2055mm (stock frames)
5. Handing
When determining the door handing of a door frame, pull the door open towards you and which ever side the hinges are on is the handing.
6. Hinge Type
- Specify Quantity, Type
- Frames are supplied standard with 2 x Zinc Plated 2.5mm Butt screw fixed hinges.
External doors, solid core doors and steel doors typically have three hinges or more depending on the size and weight of the door.
7. Assembly Method
Metal door frames can be supplied in three options.
- Knockdown form
- Welded dressed and primed
- Saw mitred
8. Order Reference Details
- Order number
- Contact name
- Phone number
- Transport details
- Delivery address
- Date required
Fire Door ordering procedure.
When ordering Fire doors Australian Architectural Fire Doors Pty Ltd requires the following information:
1. Door height
Reveal height and reveal width less clearances – generally 4mm from width and 7mm from height.
Note: measure height from the top of floor finish or allow for finish if not down.
2. Door thicknesses available
35mm Thick = Mini Fire Door
45mm Thick = Maxi Fire Door
Note: if doors are to be metal clad add 4mm to finish thickness.
Double Fire doors are 45mm only and are supplied with aluminium meeting stiles
3. Hour rating
1, 2, 3 or 4 hour fire rating.
35mm thick doors are generally for unit residential buildings – 1 to 2 hours only
45mm thick doors are generally for commercial buildings – 1-4 hours
4. Internal or external
Specify if the door will be internal or external.
5. Door finish
MDF, PLY, Special veneer or metal clad.
6. Special reinforcing
All fire doors are manufactured with reinforcement plates to accept lock, closer and 3 x hinges in standard positions.
If alternative or additional hardware is to be fitted, please specify as this will ensure that when installing fire doors, all hardware has correct fixing provisions.
E.g. 4 or more hinges fitted to doors.
7. Order reference details
- Order number
- Contact name
- Phone number
- Transport details
- Delivery address
- Date required
Non-rated Door ordering procedure.
When ordering Non-rated Doors Australian Architectural Fire Doors Pty Ltd requires the following information:
1. Door height
Door frame Reveal height and reveal width less clearances – generally 4mm from width and 7mm from height.
Note: measure height from the top of floor finish or allow for finish if not down.
2. Door thicknesses available.
35mm, 40mm, and 45mm.
Other thicknesses are available on request
Note: if doors are to be metal clad add 4mm to finish thickness.
Double doors are 45mm rebated or non rebated.
3. Internal or external
Specify if the door will be internal or external.
4. Door finish
MDF, PLY, Special veneer or metal clad, material type and thickness.
5. Order reference details
- Order number
- Contact name
- Phone number
- Transport details
- Delivery address
- Date required
