What is a Fire-rated Door?

A fire-rated or fire door is a door which doesn’t easily catch fire, compared to a normal wooden door. These doors are often used in hotels and residential buildings as a passive protection in case of fire. The door doesn’t literally stop the fire, but it...

How to Install an Interior Door?

Prerequisites Structural Opening: Nibs are required on either sides of the door The structural opening can be unfinished Take note of the minimum and maximum tolerance for width & height (see drawing) Opening sizes depend on door size (see drawing) Equipment Craft...

Can I earn CPD credits with Simply Smarter Doors?

Yes! By attending a demonstration of an installation of our architrave frame & door concepts you can earn 0.2 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits. Our demonstration has been accredited by the Cape Institute for Architecture (CifA), part of the...

Who is PAV?

PAV (originally PA Venter) is a shopfitting and banking specialist offering our clients a one-stop service for front and back of house design and installation. PAV offers a broad spectrum of design and drafting, and manufacturing in various materials and a number of...