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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

How to choose interior doors

Interior doors may seem like a small design detail, but they can have a big impact on how your home looks, feels and functions. Whether you’re renovating a single room or fitting out a new build, it’s worth taking time to choose doors that suit your style, layout and budget.

How to choose a front door

Your front door is more than just an entry point—it’s the gateway to your home’s personality, performance, and protection. Choosing the right one blends style, function, durability, and security. Here’s what to consider when making your selection
How to choose doors

How to choose doors

The styles of doors you choose can a lot more than just looks - you'll also need to consider security, light, ventilation, ease of...
What are the parts of a door?

What are the parts of a door?

Doors might seem like a solid rectangular chunk of material at first glance, but there are many bits to a typical door. Find out...

Fire door regulations

Fire doors are an important safety measure, and are required in homes used for commercial purposes, like those which feature a storefront or bed...

Hollow core vs. solid core doors

In addition to the obvious price differences, there are some differences in terms of the way slab doors perform when compared with their hollow...

Door framing and installation

When you install a new door or reposition an existing one, the framing is more than just a shell—it’s the backbone of performance, security, insulation, and longevity. Getting the frame right saves headaches, costs, and replacements down the track.

Door styles and appearance

Doors play a huge design role not only based on their own appearance, but also in terms of the impact they have on the...

Door safety

Most doors are big, heavy, moving objects - and as anyone who's ever walked into one can tell you, even glass doors can be...

Door security

External doors in particular are the front line of defence for your home. See what factors affect a door's ability to make your home...