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...
Door handle types
The type of handle on a door can make a significant difference to how the door can be used. Find out more about the...
Special doors
Trapdoors, dog doors, fire doors, self-closing and soft-closing doors, and acoustic doors, to name a few. Learn about 'special' doors and the reasons they're...
Types of door materials
Choosing the right door material can make a huge difference to your home’s style, security, energy efficiency and maintenance. With so many options available today, it helps to understand the strengths, challenges and contemporary uses of each material before you decide.