Category: Doors
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Basic door maintenance: Stopping a sticking door with a quick hinge adjustment
There’s nothing more frustrating than an internal door catching on frame, scraping the floor, or refusing to latch properly. These issues are often not due to a warped door but simply a minor misalignment in the frame. Knowing how to fix a rubbing door through a simple door hinge adjustment is a common trick of…
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The full guide to FENSA certification and Building Regulations
When you replace windows and doors in England and Wales, you are making a ‘material change’ to the property’s thermal performance and safety profile. As such, the work is subject to compliance with current Building Regulations, specifically Part L (Energy Efficiency) and Part F (Ventilation). The purpose of FENSA (or equivalent schemes like Certass) is…
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Choosing and installing solid core doors for home offices
The rise of hybrid and remote working means the home office is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. But the classic problem remains: how do you stop the sound of everyday home life—children playing, washing machines running, or even just a partner on a phone call—from invading your video meetings? The answer often starts…