House door width – Height

How to Measure a Door? What is standard door width?

Standard Door Widths For Different Constructions When it comes to house construction, doors are without a doubt among the most important to consider, having them perfectly fitted and installed is detrimental to ensuring that those accessing the building have and easy time getting around. One of the most important measurements while working with door construction and installation is the width. If the house door width is gotten wrong, chances are […]

Wooden wedges

What gap is needed between door, floor and frame

Beginners will always be confronted with some difficulties when installing doors. The most important steps of doors installation is a fixture of a frame and installation of a leaf. During this process, many people cannot deal with the question of what gap is needed to leave between a door and a frame. How to understand the delicateness of the installation?     Standards and rules of gaps formation between a […]

Double-sided hinges

What hinges it is better to place on the interior doors

Table of contents: Types and features of door hinges. Selection of hinges for doors.   Depending on the material used to produce hinges, they are brassy, steel and brass plated. Brass plated hinges are made of aluminum, zinc or steel alloys and have a thin brassy coating with anti-corrosion properties. Brass layer on such hinges provides good glide of their moving parts. Brassy hinges are the most popular type of […]

Outdoor padlock weatherproof

How to choose a Padlock: Types And Features

When choosing a padlock, as well as any other locking mechanism, the main criterion is its reliability. To select the most reliable one and determine which model is the most suitable for a particular case one should consider in detail the types and structure of padlocks. Such locks are mainly used for household needs. There are many classification criteria, but the above are the most important and worth paying attention […]

External fire wood doors for flats

External Fire Doors – Features, Purpose And Installation Tips For The Beginner

One of the greatest risks during fire emergencies is having the fire spread uncontrollably. It can put people at risk of becoming trapped inside a burning building. That is why an investing in an external fire door, which prevents spread of fire, smoke and gas - is a guarantee of your safety. Below is all the information you need to know about these life savers: construction, installation, importance and tips […]

Types of materials for arches finishing

Ornamental Stone Finishing of Arches and Doorways: Design Ideas and peculiar features of Decorative Finishing.

Ornamental stone finishing - is one of the most popular ways to decorate door jambs. This method is widely used for doorways decoration (especially of front doors).This type of lining allows to create a special atmosphere of warmth and comfort, while a masonry can be made both in classical and modern style. Let us consider what the ways of doing this work with your own hands exist.   Benefits of […]

Provence Style Kitchens

Provence Style Kitchens – 100 ideas for interior

Nowadays different European styles of kitchen design are catching on fast, in contrast to those classic that are very common in other countries. More and more people opt for wonderful Provence interiors. Let's find out why it is so popular! This style has its name from Provence - the southeast region of France. It absorbed all the charm of Cote d'Azur coastal towns: light contours, simplicity of materials, as well […]

Oak fire doors uk for kitchen

What You Need to Know about Oak Fire Doors 

Fire doors play an important role in the improvement of safety in any building. Fire doors come with an intumescent strip that acts like a seal, which expands in the event of fire. This expansion blocks the gap that exists between the frame and the door thereby preventing fire and smoke from passing through. New buildings ought to have fire doors fitted on all escape routes including the corridors and […]

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