Doors that have seen better days
A door that needs more than just TLC.... An image from Santa De La Cruz Las Palma, the door in question and the building that surrounds it have both seen...
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French doors but not what you think!
These french doors are actually more so doors from France and were photographed specifically to show differing door designs and construction from around the world. DOORS FROM COLMAR IN FRANCE...
Are 60 minute fire rated doorsets acceptable in a softwood frame?
Are 60 minute fire rated doorsets acceptable in a softwood frame? The quick answer is NO, the more detailed answer is below. In practice it is virtually impossible for a...
What clearance is allowable between a fire door and a frame for a fire rated door?
What clearance is allowable between a fire door and a frame for a fire rated door? The preferred door edge to frame clearance specified in BS 8214: 2008 is 4mm...
Directdoors.Com, Who Are We And What We Do!
1. Company history The company started life as The Door Centre Ltd in a very small and derelict building in the south east side of Edinburgh, in the beginning we...
Lucca External Oak Door, Innovative And Beautiful
Create the look! We can offer hundreds of styles to suit most homes but when you get an opportunity to purchase this new Lucca style of door the choice must...
Can I resize a fire doorset if it doesn't fit?
Can I resize a fire doorset if it doesn't fit? Resizing a doorset is not something that should be done without first contacting the manufacturer. Verde Nova Walnut veneered fire...
Construction sector shrunk 10% since coalition came to power
89,000 jobs in the construction industry have disappeared since the Government came to power and the sector has shrunk by 10%, according to a new study. Research by the TUC...
Ellipse Range Interior Doors.
New additions to the Ellipse Range of interior doors. Ragusa oak door with clear safety glass This exciting range consists of 19 styles of doors which includes the 6 new...
Register as an installer of glass to fire doors, do I have to?
Do I have to be a registered installer of glass to fire doors There is currently no legal or statutory requirement to be certified to glaze fire-resisting doors. However, it...
Can I personally fit glass in my fire door?
Can I personally fit glass in my fire door? There are no laws or regulations to prevent you doing the work you require but there are many guidelines that must...
Timber spread of flame classification?
Are there any timbers have an inherent spread of flame classification? Is it possible to treat timbers for class 1/class 0? Spread of flame and fire resistance have to be...