Assessing the viability of a project
Before taking on a new job, you need to ask yourself if you really want it.
On receipt of tender documents and prior to beginning...
Roof maintenance checklist: Keep your roof strong and leak-free
Most home owners don't think about their roof until something goes wrong. A water stain appears on the ceiling after heavy rain, a tile...
Heat transfer through doors and frames
Doors and door frames can significantly impact your home's energy efficiency. Selecting the right materials and ensuring proper installation are crucial steps in minimising heat transfer and enhancing comfort.
Special keys
Special keys are any keys that vary from the conventional flat stripped key we're all familiar with. These can be cylindrical, magnetic, or electronically...
Performance considerations for doors
When selecting doors for your home, it's essential to consider their performance characteristics to ensure they meet current building standards and contribute to the overall comfort and efficiency of your living space.
Door soundproofing and insulation
See how draught excluders, weather strips and door sweeps can be fitted (or retrofitted) to doors in order to help improve the energy efficiency...
Door maintenance
Doors generally aren't all that complicated - and fixing them isn't that hard. A little attention when and where it's needed will usually keep...
Door regulations
In most cases you'll have plenty of freedom to choose and arrange doors - but in some circumstances - particularly if your house is...
Energy efficiency and doors
How much heat your doors retain and how much cold they let in through gaps will determine how energy efficient they are. Find out...
Types of door locks
Door lock technologies have evolved a lot in recent years. Find out what sorts are available, how they operate, and how the different types...