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An outside access device which re-locks itself on closure of the fire escape door

The EXIDOR CL1 outside access device is a code entry lock which automatically locks when the door latches shut with the compatible EXIDOR panic hardware unit (296, 297, 501 etc).  The CL2 has the optional setting of “passage function” which … Continue reading

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How to change the power setting on a GEZE TS1500 door closer

There are two power settings and changing them is all about the position of the arm.  The part of the arm which fixes to the frame (in figure 1, standard, fitting) is called the shoe.  If the “toe” of the shoe is pointing towards … Continue reading

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CE Marked Doorsets – Business as usual for Door Assemblies in 2014

Door assemblies are still legal after 1 July 2013.   And they will stay legal for the foreseeable future.  Door assemblies are NOT doorsets – so CE marking doesn’t apply to them. You can’t tell the difference between doorsets and door … Continue reading

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Seasons Greetings!

Our last date for dispatch this year is Thursday 19th December and our sales office closes at 4pm on Friday 20th December.  We will begin dispatching again on 2nd and 3rd January 2014, but our sales office and phone lines do … Continue reading

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DORMA Agile 150 kits for sliding frameless glass – Now in stock!

The DORMA Agile 150 is a superb low profile sliding door system whose roller and clamp are combined to give a solution completely concealed in the 63mm high aluminum track. With no glass preparation needed for the clamps, the Agile … Continue reading

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Giant doors can be fire escapes too!

With a standard Briton 376 two point locking push bar the maximum door size can be up to 1300mm wide & 2500mm high – anything smaller than this and you just cut the bar or shoot bolt tube down with … Continue reading

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Using the GEZE Rollan sliding door gear within an opening instead of a pocket door kit, such as the Hideaway or iMpero (building a homemade ‘pocket’ of your own design). Is there a reason why this wouldn’t work?

The GEZE Rollan sliding door gear can be used inside your own stud work to form a pocket door system – quite a lot of people do this in our experience.  The only disadvantage might be that in order to get a … Continue reading

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Pictograms and fire door signage – available here!

All mandatory signs for fire check doors needs to be white writing on a circular blue background to be in accordance with BS5499-1:2002.  (This is not to be confused with fire escape doors and the associated green man running signs.)  Approved … Continue reading

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Grand Designs feature Japanese tatami room with sliding doors

Last night Kevin McCloud’s Grand Designs featured a couple creating a Japanese style home in the Welsh woodlands complete with their own beautiful Tatami room with mats, cushions, Ikebana flower arrangements and sliding paper doors.  When planning large expanses of sliding doors, it … Continue reading

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What is the backset of a lock or latch?

The backset is the distance from the front of the lock to the centre of the spindle as shown above.  If you intend to use new locks on an existing door, replacing your old ones, you will need to ensure … Continue reading

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