doors and casings

Composite doors are a modern type of external door. They offer an alternative to other materials, such as solid wood and uPVC. They are made with a combination of materials, including a solid core, that is usually either solid wood or an engineered wood. The solid core is then covered with insulating foam and a […]

Hanging a door is a relatively simple job. A good carpenter will be able to fit your door and add all the handles, latches and any other ironmongery in around 1-2 hours. Due to this, you should expect to pay between £50-£75 for a professional to hang your door. If you are only having one

In this article, we will be looking at the tools needed for fitting door handles, as well as the process for installing your handles correctly. If you are simply replacing handles, then the process is extremely easy. You will simply need a screwdriver to remove the old handles and replace with new ones. However, if

Before the 1980’s, the vast majority of external property doors (front and back door) were made from wood. This meant they would usually be installed by a carpenter, as the process is very similar to installing an internal door. However, in the 1970’s, things like aluminium framed doors and windows became popular, followed by UPVC

Carpenters are multi skilled trades people. They undertake a wide variety of jobs on site and have a broad skill set. One job a carpenter will perform regularly, is fitting locks. This will usually be carried out after they hang a door and ad the other furniture such as latch, keep and handles. However, they

Trimming a door is common practice, and removing a small amount, often enables you to fit it much more neatly. Trimming generally refers to shortening the door. However, some people may also use the word trim, to describe planing the sides of a door. The amount you can trim off a door, will largely depend