Scotland
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement throughout Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement: Intumescent seals are strips set into the edge of a fire door or its frame that expand when heated to close the gap around the door. Smoke seals, usually brush or fin seals, block cold smoke before the intumescent reacts. Both are part of the door's tested performance.
- Area
- Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
How does it work in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
Identify
We confirm the seal type and size the door needs.
Remove
Old or damaged seals are removed and grooves cleaned.
Fit
New seals are fitted in continuous lengths, mitred at the head.
Check
The door is closed and checked for binding or gaps.
Fire door law for Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire buildings
Fire doors in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire sit under Scotland's own regime, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, rather than the English regulation 10 schedule; many factors still run quarterly checks as good practice.
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and 2006 regulations: workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises
- Private blocks: common parts largely outside the Act; title deeds and Scottish Government guidance apply
- Scottish building standards for new and altered doors
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
Guide prices in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Typical Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: questions
Will new seals fix a door with big gaps?
No. Seals only work within the gap they were tested with. Gaps outside tolerance need the door adjusting first.
Can intumescent strips be painted?
Brush and fin smoke seals should never be painted, because paint stops them working. Some intumescent strips tolerate a light coat, but the safest rule is to mask all seals before decorating and replace any that have been painted.
Does regulation 10 apply in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
No. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire is in Scotland, which has its own fire safety law. The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 cover workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises; common parts of private blocks of flats are largely outside them.
Do you cover the area around Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
Yes. As well as Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire itself we cover nearby towns including Aberdeen, nearby towns and surrounding villages.