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I’m looking for a door closer for the front door of my little shop. I think something like the Geze TS1500 will be suitable. The thing that’s worrying me is that the door is directly under a thick lintel. There’s only 30mm from the top of the door to the underside of the lintel. Is this enough space to fit a TS1500?

Posted on 4th July 2010 by Editor

We assume that the door is inward opening and therefore the door closer will be fitted to the inside of the door (PULL side)?  Then the Geze TS1500 will be a good door closer for you if there’s enough room on … Continue reading →

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I’m looking to divide up two rooms in my house. At the moment I have an opening in a studded partition wall 1375mm wide by 2055mm high. My question relates to the Hideaway pocket door system; is it possible to retro fit the system to a wall which is already completed or can it only be fitted to a frame specially built to suit the system?

Posted on 4th July 2010 by Editor

It is possible to retro fit a Hideaway kit by opening the stud walling on one side only, but how much work this will be will depend on what you find inside the wall in terms of the structure already … Continue reading →

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I want a concealed door closer for an opening angle of 180deg. Door thickness 65mm, width 3FT, height 10FT. What product do I need?

Posted on 2nd July 2010 by Editor

As long as this is a single action door, the only option for this door is a floor spring door closer. Read about them here, or get in touch for more information.

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Customer Query: Sliding Door Systems

Posted on 23rd June 2010 by Editor

“I have built 2 wardrobes, originally I was intending to hang 2 x 444mm doors on each carcass using standard sprung hinges. Unfortunately, this would leave no space between the wardrobe and the bed, therefore I am now looking at … Continue reading →

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Fitting a door closer to an arched door?

Posted on 15th June 2010 by Editor

Q: (from John) I am a carpenter and have been asked to fit a door closer at a primary school. The door however is an arched one. I fitted some spring hinges, along with a hydraulic hinge. This worked for … Continue reading →

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I require internal door closers for upvc doors, the profile is Kommerling Connoisseur Gold system.

Posted on 13th June 2010 by Editor

When choosing a door closer for a uPVC door, similar criteria apply to when choosing for a timber door; How wide is the door? What is its function? Do they open out or open in? etc.  We suggest selecting a … Continue reading →

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I am looking for an outside access handle/system through a door fitted with panic hardware inside. This is for after hours hotel guests to come and go. I need to ensure the door is self locking after access from both sides.

Posted on 11th June 2010 by Editor

To do the job of locking automatically upon closing, we recommend the Exidor 305 mortice operators.  On the inside (push to escape) side of the door you have a normal push bar which comes with a lock case which is … Continue reading →

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I am trying to find H086 – 85 x 76 x 3mm lift off hinges. Our doors are 35mm, would these hinges be suitable for that?

Posted on 7th June 2010 by Editor

The H086 Royde & Tucker hinges are available from us in BZP (Bright Zinc Plate) and also a wide range of other finishes.  35mm is the minimum door thickness which these hinges will suit.  They are handed left or right.

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I work for a housing association and I am trying to source a privacy lock for an internal, wooden bi-fold bathroom door. What can you suggest?

Posted on 5th June 2010 by Editor

We supply a mortice bathroom lock for a sliding /folding door which is used in conjunction with a normal bathroom indicator & thumbturn.  It works by splaying out the latch bolt behind the keep.  You can buy them both on … Continue reading →

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Do you also do sliding front doors for flats? The main door into my building is fine, but the door into my individual flat takes up a lot of the hall space when it opens! Do you sell sliding doors that would be safe and secure enough to be suitable for use as a front door, as that would help me immensely.

Posted on 27th May 2010 by Editor

Unfortunately neither the sliding door gear nor pocket door gear we supply would be secure enough to use on a front door – the only sliding door locks we supply are 3 lever, so your insurance company wouldn’t rate them … Continue reading →

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