Avoid Rework on Site with Made-to-Measure Fire Doorsets
Rework is one of the quickest ways to lose time, budget and momentum on a commercial build. When fire doors don’t fit as intended, the knock-on effects can be significant. Delays, waste, additional labour and compromised fire safety performance can quickly follow.
Using made-to-measure internal fire doorsets helps avoid many of these issues before they reach site, particularly on new developments and renovation projects where openings are rarely identical.
Why fire doors often need rework
Most fire door rework can be traced back to problems that originate well before installation. Common causes include:
- Doors supplied to standard sizes for non-standard openings
- On-site trimming that affects door integrity
- Frame and leaf mismatches
- Inconsistent gaps and tolerances
Once a door requires modifying on site, it introduces uncertainty. Time is lost resolving issues, and the door’s ability to perform as intended can be affected.
Manufactured to fit, not adjusted to cope
Made-to-measure doorsets are produced specifically for the opening they’re designed for. That means no trimming, packing or improvised fixes once they arrive on site.
For builders and contractors, this removes any uncertainty. Doors arrive ready to install, meaning no rework required and no delays on site.
Enfield Doors specialises in the manufacture of complete, made-to-measure timber doorsets for both new-build and refurbishment projects. Each doorset is produced to the exact specifications provided, helping to ensure it arrives ready for installation.
Precision that supports fire safety and performance
Fire safety performance depends on accuracy. Consistent clearances, proper alignment and a correct fit, all play a role in how a fire door performs in use.
Made-to-measure doorsets allow for precise dimensions as well as maintaining integrity from factory to installation. There are no last minute adjustments, and no undermining of performance.
Getting the details right from the outset
How a fire door performs in day-to-day use comes down to the basics being right. Doors need to sit properly in the frame, gaps must be consistent and everything has to align as intended. When those details are off, problems tend to show up later.
By manufacturing doorsets to the required dimensions, Enfield Doors allows those details to be resolved before materials reach site. Doors are supplied ready to install, reducing the need for adjustments that can compromise how a doorset performs once it’s in place.
Alongside fire performance, Enfield Doors can also supply doorsets with acoustic properties where noise control is a consideration. Additional seals and sound-reducing elements can help limit noise transfer between rooms or zones, improving comfort in busy commercial environments.
Less disruption on site
Altering doors during installation almost always causes disruption. Cutting and trimming create dust and waste, increase noise and take up time that isn’t always built into the project. In many cases, those delays have a knock-on effect on other trades working in the same area.
When doors arrive made to fit, installation is simpler. Fitters can install the doorsets as planned and move on, rather than revisiting openings or carrying out remedial work. On fast-moving commercial sites, that reliability helps keep work flowing.
Options built around real building use
Commercial buildings often require more than a basic doorset. Enfield Doors offers options including reinforced cores, heavy-duty locks and a wide range of laminate finishes to suit different areas of a building.
Whether doors are being used for main entrances, apartments, restricted access areas or office spaces, these options provide an additional layer of safety and durability where it’s needed most.
Designed to work with construction programmes
As a supply-only internal fire door manufacturer, Enfield Doors works in a way that fits commercial construction workflows. Doorsets are manufactured to specification and delivered with the speed and accuracy builders and contractors rely on, while leaving installation firmly under the contractor’s control.
With experience spanning smaller developments through to large-scale builds, Enfield Doors understands the importance of clear communication, reliable lead times and flexibility when programmes change.
Reducing rework isn’t just about saving time. It helps maintain consistency across the build, supports fire safety performance and makes it easier to keep projects moving as planned.
For further information on made-to-measure internal fire doorsets, contact us on 020 3199 5849.
