supply and install new front door (fire Safety standards)

Dandytf

greenface2 said:

Dandytf said:

@greenface2

thanks what you advise matches what I have found eventually.
1.9k door has some kind of special letter box fitted.

Hopefully this goes ahead next year.

Its just a fire resistant letterbox , if you look at screwfix theyre about £25 so not expensive just put in FD30 letterbox . They prevent flames and stop smoke entering through

Another mser had quoted that the new rules meant that cutting any shape such as a letterbox invalidated the wood.

greenface2

I did read that . If its new rules then I haven't seen them nor aware of them . I would like to see them also if they can provide any back up . Fire doors have glass also which requires cutting into the system , So long as the hole is cut and sealed correctly  once the letterbox is installed . Same for . glass / locks / spyholes (although now I'm wondering how a lock is sealed up when it is a moving part ) here is a screwfix FD30 letterbox for £25 which "says" suitable for FD30 but do your own research . https://www.screwfix.com/p/firestop-intumescent-letterbox-polished-silver-306-x-70mm/367HP?kpid=367HP&ds_kid=92700058176431407&ds_rl=1244072&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpPu3pMn28wIVB7rtCh31vwbzEAQYAiABEgJVSPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Dandytf

@greenface2

from today my verbally quoted 1.9k is since 2.5kvia e-mail.

I'm not sure if I should go for his as seems every verbal quote is increased soon after.

thanks

greenface2

Dandytf said:

@greenface2

from today my verbally quoted 1.9k is since 2.5kvia e-mail.

I'm not sure if I should go for his as seems every verbal quote is increased soon after.

thanks

big difference . A verbally quoted I suppose can be anything unless it was agreed there and then . then I expect it maybe binding (or not done at all ) Its your shout about going for it . I expect a new wooden door (f.d 30) into the same frame would be considerably cheaper . If your flat is internal the condition of the wood maybe a lot better than weathered . 

Dandytf

greenface2 said:

Dandytf said:

@greenface2

from today my verbally quoted 1.9k is since 2.5kvia e-mail.

I'm not sure if I should go for his as seems every verbal quote is increased soon after.

thanks

big difference . A verbally quoted I suppose can be anything unless it was agreed there and then . then I expect it maybe binding (or not done at all ) Its your shout about going for it . I expect a new wooden door (f.d 30) into the same frame would be considerably cheaper . If your flat is internal the condition of the wood maybe a lot better than weathered . 

thanks internal though damaged by insurance entry when i lost key, though I re claimed plasterer successfully,
though door is visually badly damaged.

I'll decide over next few days as taking into consideration windows finance cost from April 22.

Seems 2-3K is FD30 costs including fitting.

thanks

greenface2

standard f.d 30 comp door . I charge less than 2k . I am more clued up on the regs now I have just jumped through hoops for a lady 3rd floor flat who is just selling and the buyer has a strange solicitor asking me questions that are written on my guarantee . ( so I had to check I was right before answering ) grenfel put the brakes on composite and fire being added in the same sentence  . Rightly so but afaik all checks have been made and now concluded . If changes have been made they are now making them again . 

Dandytf

@greenface2

Made finance decision kept it sensible 2k 42 months 10.1 apr 56 per month approx.

Awaiting brochure from 2nd company their fd30's are 'From 2k'

Hopefully I can order soon ahead of q1 2022..
Excellent info from mser's and decent home improvement in flat.

thanks mser's.

Dandytf

Final FD30+frame is agreed, 2.8kapprox.
i.e. 2.33+vat.

4-6 weeks, though going to choose late Jan install when I have free time.

thanks mser's

Dandytf

mser's, good news.

FD30 supply+install this Thurs'
only 1500 to pay as had paid 1.3k a few months ago.

Looking forward to this hopefully home improvement.

thanks

Dandytf

greenface2 said:

standard f.d 30 comp door . I charge less than 2k . I am more clued up on the regs now I have just jumped through hoops for a lady 3rd floor flat who is just selling and the buyer has a strange solicitor asking me questions that are written on my guarantee . ( so I had to check I was right before answering ) grenfel put the brakes on composite and fire being added in the same sentence  . Rightly so but afaik all checks have been made and now concluded . If changes have been made they are now making them again . 

thanks mser's.

fd30 supplied+installed this afternoon.
2.8k

Have only viewed from indoors, looks very professional and solid.

All reply's appreciated.

thanks mser's!