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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Winner announced of our April 1st “Most Creative Interpretation of Fire Regulations” Award
Note the canny use of the fire bucket. And the DDA compliancy of the pull handle (i.e. none). Thank you to the fire officer who noticed this door at their kid’s school parents evening for sending us this photo. Do … Continue reading
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Tagged 1st April, April Fool, DDA compliant, fire bucket, fire regulations
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What is a “back-to-back” pull handle?
When pull handles are needed on both sides of a door – for example a double action door which swings both ways – back-to-back pull handles are purchased in sets. The bolts pass through the door and fix into the … Continue reading
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Tagged back-to-back pull handles, door handles, frameless glass doors, M8 bolts, pull handles
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How can I secure a nursery school external gate, so only parents & staff can pass through?
One solution might be to look at a double sided digital lock like the L2430 double sided, which can have a different code on one side than the other side if required. You might give all staff and parents the … Continue reading
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Tagged code lock, controlled access, digital locks, double sided, Lockey L2430
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Can a concealed door closer be fitted in the top jamb of an outward opening porch door?
The only door closer which can be concealed in the top of a timber door would be the Geze Boxer, however this is not suitable to be used on an external door, so I don’t know what to suggest. If … Continue reading
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Tagged concealed door closer, external door, Figure 61 position, Geze Boxer
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Q: What’s the difference between the Briton 1120B and the Geze TS2000NVBC?
A: Specification-wise, they are the same; both have backcheck, adjustable power size 2-4, meet BS EN 1154 and BS EN 1634 – both CE Marked and Certifire Approved, etc. The Geze TS2000NVBC door closers in Silver are available from us … Continue reading
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Tagged Briton 1120B, BS EN1154, BS EN1634, CE Marked, Certifire Approved, Geze TS2000NVBC
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Q: How do I determine the overlap required for the door compared to the opening for my sliding door?
A: It is an aesthetic decision, but perhaps between 20mm and 100mm each side. Slightly more overlap might be prefereable, as this may help reduce noise transference between the rooms. The dimensions of your existing architrave and skirting boards will … Continue reading
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Tagged architrave, noise transference, overlap, skirting boards, sliding doors
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Q: Does the Exidor 294 come with the keeps for the top and bottom…
…or do you have to buy these separately? A: Shoot bolt keeps for both the top and the bottom are included with an Exidor 294 push bar. If there’s anything unusual about your frame, then specialist keeps are available to … Continue reading
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Tagged Exidor 294, Exidor keeps, shoot bolt keeps, specialist keeps
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What is the difference between an ‘Escape’ Lock and an ordinary lock?
The Euro Mortice Escape lock shown on the website uses a split spindle which allows the door to be opened from the inside even if the door is locked from the outside. The standard Mortice lock uses a standard 8mm … Continue reading
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Tagged escape lock, escape sashlock, euro profile, mortice lock case, sashlock, split spindle
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The handle description says the handle sets are “bolt through fixing”, what does this mean?
Door handles can be subjected to a lot of force which, over time, can loosen and wobble them free. Bolt thru’ fixing is the best way of fitting lever handles for a long, maintenance-free life span. Essentially, the bolts holding … Continue reading
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Tagged back plate, bolt thru', door handles, latch, lever handles, lock case
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How do I choose the right hinge for my situation?
Obviously the variety of door situations, sizes, functions etc. are infinite, but these are some of the factors which need to be considered: Is it a fire, smoke or emergency escape door? How heavy is the door and what are … Continue reading
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Tagged coastal, door closers, door hardware, door stops, emergency escape door, fire door, performance, swimming pool
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