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I need a heavy duty overhead running track with trolley wheels to hang a door 1850 wide x 2750 high. Door weight is approximately 130kg. It will have a softwood frame with one single piece of 10mm toughened glass. What do you recommend?

You may be interested in our Perlan sliding door gear which can take doors of up to 140kgs each.

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I am looking for an exterior door opener for a heavy steel barred door that will interface with proximity readers.

While we are a distributor of most Geze products, we do not cover their Automatic operator systems.  I suggest you approach Geze direct for a supply & fit quote.  Their phone number is 01543 443000, ask for the "Autos" department.

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I am looking for a door closer thats suitable for use on an outside steel gate?

Depending on the gate size and the frame (or lack of frame) we might be looking at a floor spring or a wetroom door closer with uprated seals and lacquer .

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The bottom track of my mirror wardrobe doors has recently snapped and I am try to locate a replacement. There are no manufacture's markings. Would your BK4 product (lower track) provide the answer? My doors have metal grooved rollers that run on plastic/nylon track. Does your BK4 track come in sections longer than 2m, ie. 3.6m and would it roll up for easy postage?

Our BK4 track is only designed to bear up to 7kg in weight, or up to 12kg with nylon wheels.  I think your mirrored glass doors will be substantially heavier than this.  It only comes in 2m lengths, which could be joined carefully, and is delivered in a long tube.  The Jason sliding doors gear only takes up to 25kg in weight, so it will probably not be strong enough either.

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New product added to site!

We're pleased to announced the addition of Geze TS3000V guide rail door closers to the web site. Buy online along with all components and spares, including replacement guide rails, covers, mounting plates etc.

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We are fitting BRITON 2000 door closers. Would you recommed a door closer to the same spec?

Broadly speaking, the Geze TS2000 door closer family are similar specifications, with each model having it special features.  BRITON 2000 door closers are also a family and you can see more about them here.

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Does the Geze T2000NV door closer require a low opening force?

The TS2000 NV offers no special advantage as far as ease of opening is concerned (it's advantage is it's adjustability).  Depending on the door and the building, we usually recommend a TS3000B slim cam door closer, which is especially suitable for care homes, hospitals & nurseries.  It has a guide rail and cam mechanism, both features contribute to a lower opening force.  But remember, if it's a fire door, it must still meet fire regs, so a TS4000 EFS free swing door closer may be more appropriate.  If you're not sure, discuss your requirements before deciding.

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New product launch today!!!

Doorstuff is delighted to announce the arrival of the Exidor 322EC lever operated outside access device in stock.  You can buy online here, with discounts available for bulk purchases - see product page.

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I'm looking for good quality panic exit bolts, where are the Exidor ones made?

The Exidor range is designed to a high specification and manufactured entirely in Great Britain, to a system approved to ISO9001:2000.  They carry the CE mark and have been mechanically tested to EN179 and EN1125.  The Exidor range has also been fire-rated for use on timber and steel doors, approved by Certifire.  If you're looking for extra high security, the Exidor 700 series have been used in the Burglary Resistance Test LPS 1175.

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Can a door closer arm be fitted to a curved architrave?

When an architrave has moulding or curved features where the foot of the door closer arm is supposed to go, one usually chisels out a flat surface to screw the shoe on to.

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I need a digital lock to use on the rear entrance to my building, problem is there's lots of vandalism at night and I need it to be secure.

Our heaviest duty, most robust digital lock is the Lockey L1150 which has a lever handle with a safety clutch mechanism designed to protect it from excessive force or vandalism.

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I currently have a Geze TS1500 door closer on my balcony door, but it does not hold the door open (i.e., door slams shut). I'm confused as to which additional or replacement part I need to keep the door open.

The hold open arm can be subsituted for the standard arm, and can be purchased on our web page, link here.

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Is the Projeto 150 sliding door gear available as a ceiling mounted system? We are looking for a system that slides a single leaf 1500w x 2735h x 60 thick door.

Ceiling mounting brackets can be supplied (although these are not the recommended brackets included in the kits).  The door size is unlikely to be a problem, as the Projeto can take up to 150kg per door.

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I am looking to replace a digilock on a panic bar door. However I am interested in one that I am able to deadlock at night once everyone is out of the building. Is there such a thing?

You can use the CL1 outside access device mechanical keypad outside (compatible with an Exidor push pad or push bar inside).  This cannot be deadlocked, but it may be possible to add an additional separate deadlock to the door, but you would need to pass this with your local fire officer who will decide based on the usage of the building/door.

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I need a door arrestor/closer for a UPVC porch and door that opens outward and is hinged on the right side. The main objective is to prevent the door being caught by the wind and opening rapidly, resulting in the outside handle banging, (and breaking), into the window next to the door. Here are some photos of the door.

I think you need a back check door closer, EITHER: the TS2000 BC or the TS4000 (which has back check as a standard feature) fitted in the Fig 61 position - closer body on the frame with the arm on the door, OR: the TS3000 BC guide rail door closer fitted in the Fig 66 position - closer body on the door with the opposite hinge side guide rail on the frame.  Guide rail door closers will not permit the door to open more than 120 degrees and the force of the wind will apply extra forces to the door and frame.  A mounting plate is definitely recommended for any door closer fitted, and be sure to bolt through the frame as well.

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I live in a flat of a converted Victorian house with a grand, big communal front door. Which is slammed a lot! I was looking at these door closers and wondered if you could recommend one? The door closes quite easily when pushed - but obviously we need to be sure that the closer will consistently do that. Any ideas?

A door closer would be a good solution for your slamming problem.  For a large door (and width is the most important dimension to consider) you might go for a medium to heavy duty door closer like the TS2000 or the TS2000NV or even the lighter duty TS1500.  You can ready about the special features of each of these door closers by looking at each product page on our website.  As you mention it's a grand Victorian door, you might also consider going for an attractive matching polished brass cover & arm to give the illusion it's a period feature.  If you need any more help, do get in touch.

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I'm looking to purchase a door closer for a busy commercial building. It needs to be heavy duty and big and able to handle a weight of 100kg. Do you have anything that would be suitable?

We would recommend either the Geze TS5000 guide rail door closer, or the Geze TS4000 standard arm door closer, both are adjustable power size 1 - 6, with a range of excellent features and suitable for very high usage, heavy duty doors.  They are stock items you can buy here.

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Is there a door closer you can use with riser hinges?

You can use any standard arm door closer which has sufficient "play" in the elbow of the arm.  It is not an ideal solution, as the door closer needs to be very carefully sited so that the arm does not catch on the top of the door.  The shoe of the arm may need to be located slightly higher on the frame than is usual.  A Geze TS2000 or TS4000 would probably be fine for this fitting.

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Can you tell me what width the stud walls need to be to house the Hideaway pocket kit please?

The finished wall thickness outside the Hideaway pocket door kit will be 115 - 120mm (depending whether you use the packer which comes in the kit or not).  This assumes 2 x 12.5mm thick wall boards are used.

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What finishes do Royde and Tucker H107 Hi-load lift off hinges come in?

The finishes available are bright zinc plate, satin zinc plate, electro brass plate, powder coated, polished chrome, antique bronze, simulated brushed stainless, satin stainless steel and mirror polished stainless steel.

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I am using 2120mm high doors (PVC edged - 18mm board) at 560 wide. This is above the max height recommendation of 2m for the 'twin 60', will this be ok? As a matter of interest (for future reference) would I be able to use the 'Jason Bottom Rolling Sliding Door Gear' for doors of 2120 x 560 (18mm). Again I am aware that the height is well above the recommended 1.5m but I believe that the weight of the doors themselves would be less than the max 25kg stated.

The maximum dimensions of doors for Twin 60 and Jason recommended by the manufacturer Coburn is a guideline only.  According to Coburn's technical department, it was laid down by the original designer of the system and any evidence & reasoning for them has been lost to time.  The weight is by far the most important measurement of the door.  If your doors are MDF then, at 2120 x 560 x 18mm, your doors should weigh approximately 17 kg each.

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Has the volcanic eruption in Iceland of Eyjafjallajokull had any impact on your delivery lead times?

Almost all the products we supply are either made in Britain or stocked here in Britain, so there has been very little effect on availability.  We are however waiting for a delayed shipment of Projeto 150G glass hangers which were due to arrive by air this week.  We are keeping all effected customers updated as information comes in.

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I have a wardrobe made in Germany (no name), one of the door wheel runners has broken, it is 2.1/4" diameter, could you assist please?

We can only supply sliding door spares (in the form of extra door packs) for sliding door gear made by Geze (who are German) and Coburn (who aren't).  Unless your sliding door gear looks exactly like that shown in the illustrations on our website, we will not be able to help.  See the link here to view some of our sliding door kits.

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Regarding Hush sliding door gear, is the quoted weight per door or the total of a pair?

Thank you for your enquiry. The weight limit on the Coburn Hush is per door.

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Q: What is the best product for a recessed sliding door i.e. one that is concealed within a partition wall, I will be using a 24" x 78" door?

A: We supply two designs of pocket door gear, the iMpero pocket door gear is the best one as far as wall reinforcement, engineering of mechanism, range of sizes, optional extras etc are concerned, and the Hideaway is the best one if you're on a tight budget, still well made and versatile.

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I want to order a track for a set of double wooden interior sliding doors but I only seem to be able to find sets with enough pieces for one door. How do I get the extra hangers, floor guide etc?

We assume you are looking at the Rollan or Perlan sliding door gear, and making a double sliding door set?  You'll simply need to buy an extra door pack, listed under the components on each page.

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I am thinking of getting the Hideaway pocket door system, how easy is it to install?

If you would like to watch a video of the installation made by the manufacturer, you can watch it: click here.

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Q: I have a 60cm width cupboard door in bedroom I'd like to make into a sliding door to save space. Please could you advise me if any of your sliding gear is suitable for this job?

A: If the door is less than 9 kgs in weight you could use a Coburn Hush kit, or if the doors are up to 25 kgs you might look at a Coburn Jason kit.  The other alternative for doors weighing up to 14 kgs in total is sliding-folding doors, like the Henderson Bi-Fold.

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A device to help fit AA45 door closers?

I would like to order some AA45 door closers to replace the ones in my flat, but I don't know how I will be able to fit them. When I tried to remove one of the old ones it was under great tension and I broke it whilst removing.  Do they come with some kind of device that takes the tension up whilst fitting? Yes, they come with a small metal retainer which holds the chain out while you fit it.

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Which door closer do I need to ensure an internal door at home closes right up shut to stop a cat getting in to the hamsters?

It would be best to go for an overhead door closer with latching action (which controls the last few degrees of the closing, and is the bit you want to be sure is working right).  The lowest price one we do is the Eurospec F2003 at power size 3, which is rather strong for a domestic door, but door closers which have adjustable power settings are more expensive like the Geze TS2000 NVBC (goes down to power 2) or the Geze TS4000 (which goes down to power 1).

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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.

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 either (should be a 5 lever BS rated minimum).  Actually we don't think you ought to put any sliding door there at all, because it cannot meet fire & smoke regulations.  Sorry!

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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?

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 our website at the link here, just scroll down the page to the section "Lock case and accessories for timber doors"

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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?

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 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.

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 morticed into the door.  It comes with a euro profile cylinder and escutcheon as standard so guests may enter from the outside with just a key OR, if you would prefer to give guests a code to enter, then the CL1 mechanical digital lock (with a door handle) is compatible.  If you decide not use a CL1, then you might add a pull handle to the outside of the door.  The 425mm long "D" pull handle in Brushed Stainless Steel is the minimum to meet the Disability Discrimination Act.

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

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 door closer which has an optional mounting plate, especially as you have a special profile.  For outward opening doors, you’ll need to fit the closer to the frame and the arm to the door, and if its in a windy location, consider a back check door closer like the TS2000 BC or TS4000.

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Fitting a door closer to an arched door?

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 a short period but the hinges are not man enough. I feel a traditional overhead door closer would work, do you sell a bracket which fits an arched frame or will I have to get one made? I have taken a photo of the door. A: (from Doorstuff) Some arches are suitable for overhead door closers, it depends on the steepness and characteristics of the arch. This would be called a "Lazy Arch", and we think a door closer would work perfectly well.  A steeper "Gothic Arch" with a pointed arch would not accept a door closer, in which case you'd have to use a floor sping door closer with rocker arm.

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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 a sliding door system. I need a system which will fulfill my dimensions and provide tracks for both top and bottom, along with all other hardware in terms of rollers etc. Please could you advise on a suitable system which would provide everything I need?

As long as your doors are no more than 25kg each and 12mm minimum thickness, then we would recommend the Jason sliding door gear: 4J - 2 door kit 1200mm (47") which you can cut down to size.  This will give you bottom running track with the wheels and a top guide track to allow the 2 doors to run past each other.

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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?

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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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?

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 there.  In terms of width you'll need (2 x door width) + 1 inch.

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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?

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 the door for the body, the arm will fit comfortably on the 30mm deep transom beneath your lintel.  One consideration I would raise - does your lintel continue right around the door down to the floor (called the reveal) - because if so, then your door closer body fitted in the correct position might hit the wall reveal before reaching 90° open.  If this applies to your scenario, then we would recommend going for an adjustable door closer like the Geze TS2000 NV which could be positioned further along the door and adjusted to a lower power setting to compensate.  The Geze TS3000V guide rail door closer would also be suitable as it is also adjustable power size 1-4.  I've made those links to those pages on our website, where you can read about all their features.

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Q: Please can you confirm if you have any sliding door kits that are suitable for a kitchen. In particular I am concerned that a kitchen door is normally a fire door. Do sliding doors meet the safety/building requirements for use as a kitchen door and if so which kit should I use?

A: The only fire rated sliding door gear we can offer is the iMpero pocket door fire door kit.  A "normal" (i.e. non-pocket) sliding door could not ever meet fire regulations because of the inevitable air spaces between the wall and the door.

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Do you have an agent in the Rep. of Ireland? I am interested in the Exidor panic hardware.

We don't have an agent in Ireland.  We use TNT shipping, so theoretically we can supply anywhere.  Contact us directly with your town & county, we can calculate the weight of your shipment and provide a shipping quote.

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Can you ID this photo & supply replacement cylinders?

Q: (from Ted) Can you identify this lock from my photo and are replacement cylinders available? A: (from Doorstuff) It's an Exidor 302 EC Outside Access Device in Silver, and yes, you can purchase replacement cylinders though us.  If you have a masterkeyed suite contact us, as it may be possible to obtain a cylinder under your master key.

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Do Geze pivot fittings open as far as 180°?

Q: (from Mike) Please confirm that the Geze TS550 pivot fittings we have proposed for our single action pivoting doors in a BFI refurb scheme are suitable for opening to a 180 degree hold open position, along with size to weight ratio (doors are 2.7m high x 1050mm wide x 44mm thick)? A: (from Doorstuff) The Geze TS550 NV with single action pivot sets will only hold open up to 165° maximum, in fact it holds open at any angle from 80° up to 165°.  Having checked all Geze's floor spring models, the TS550 NV has the widest angle of hold open, but still not up to your requirements.  As far as size and weight of doors, the TS550 NV would be fine.

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Would it be possible to adapt your Hide away system to encorporate a glass door?

Unfortunately there are no compatible glass clamps available for the Hideaway system.  The two alternatives you might consider are the iMpero pocket door system, buying additional glass clamps (+ probably the timber jambs for glass doors), OR buying a Rollan 80G or Perlan 140G sliding door kit for glass and constructing your own cavity supports for the pocket door*.  Links to those pages on our website are highlighted within the text. * Prices there dependant on the size/weight of the glass door to be used.

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I require a spare part for wardrobe sliding door. It is the wheel mechanism. Unsure about make of wardrobe as in house when we bought house, please see photo below.

Thank you for the photo.  Unfortunately the wheels are not from one of our sliding systems (Geze, Coburn or Projeto).  Perhaps if you send this photo to other sliding door companies, someone will recognise them and may be able to supply spare parts.

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We already have Exidor push opening system on all our exterior doors, and we have a key lock on the outside, we need to replace all the locks with a push button system. Does the thicknesses of the doors matter? Can we set them to be unlocked sometimes?

The CL1's and CL2's can be fitted to doors up to 60mm thick without modification.  The CL1 digital lock requires the code to be entered every time the door is opened from the outside.  The CL2 can operate that way, but can also be set to "passage function" which allows free access from the outside, as if it were just a door handle.  CL1 and CL2 are the same price.

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What are pullman catches?

Q (from Rachel) We are looking for a Panic bar to suit a uPVC french door.  We don't need a handle on the outside.  The Exidor 502A-B looks like it will do the job.  What do the optional extras mean (Horizontal pullman catches & Vertical pullman catches)? A: (from Doorstuff) The pullman catches offer better security, and for a uPVC door, you'd probably go for the vertical ones. If you don't, the unit is supplied with a top trip to suit a uPVC door, so it will still work OK.  More important things to consider though - Is there any internal locking system already in the door, how does the door currently operate, is it a single or double door?  Any current locking & handles will need to be disengaged so the only lock on the door will be the Exidor 502A-B to meet fire regulations.

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Q: I need to adjust some fire doors which are all fitted with Geze TS2000 closers, we can adjust the speed but not the latch speed, can you advise us?

A: The latching adjustment for a TS2000 is set by changing the position of the arm, see this link to our web page, then scroll to the bottom and look at the Fitting pdf, it's shown on page 2 of 6.  I have summarised the information in this little sketch:-

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Q: Could you tell me if the AL155 door handle can be used on an exterior door or are they only suitable for internal use?

A: The AL155 is probably more suitable as an internal door handle.  There is a similar one available in Stainless Steel, the S129 which has the dimpled design as well, which would be more weather resistant.

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I'm trying to replace a concealed door closer which I believe is a Geze Boxer. The body of the one I have measures 240mm long, but on the pdf you show the length to be 286m, it'd the same on Geze's own website, and everywhere else I've looked. Please help?

On the technical drawing on Geze's pdf, the prominent dimension 286m appears to be the length of the body, but in fact it refers to the MORTICE length, and the Geze Boxer body length IS 240mm as you have measured.

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A curved floor guide for curved sliding doors?

Q: (from Clare) The company I work for recently installed two semi-circular "pods" or freestanding meeting rooms. The doors are sliding and are held onto the frame by the top track, but when you open and close them there is some sideways movement which makes them feel unstable.  I was therefore wondering whether the BK2 mortice bottom track listed on your site can be bent into a reasonably shallow curve and still function as a floor guide, or whether it has to be kept straight to work?  Alternatively if you have any other products that you think might meet our requirements I would be very keen to know about these. A: (from Doorstuff) Yes, the BK2 Mortice bottom track & sliders can be used to guide a curved sliding door, a good idea in fact! 

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A lock for sliding wardrobe doors?

Q: (from John) I need to lock some sliding wardrobe doors.  How can I do it? A: (from Doorstuff) The only solution we can offer is to use a 3 lever mortice sliding door lock, see that link (4th item on the page).

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Q: We need to replace our outside door access on the fire door as the keys have been lost. Which is your most economic lock that would be suitable?

A: The least expensive outside access device is the Exidor 298.

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I need a door closer for just an average door, nothing heavy duty. It's width is 804mm (not sure if that helps). Currently, as soon as a little bit of wind gets a hold of it, it slams shut, which is very loud and annoying. I am hoping you can help me with some advice as to which one would best suit my needs.

As long as you go for a hydraulic door closer with adjustable latching action, then the closing is fully controlled, and slamming can be prevented.  A good door closer for that size of door is the Eurospec T2024, and if you're price conscious you might like to know we have some special offer Geze closers in stock, all of which would also do a good job for you.

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What & where to buy: Doors to suit Hideaway pocket door gear?

The H30 is the pocket door gear only and you will need to supply the door itself.  Any normal timber door/glazed timber door will be suitable, as long as it's up to 760mm wide x 2032mm tall x between 35mm and 44mm thick and 56Kgs maximum weight.  These dimensions make it a standard domestic door, which could be purchased somewhere like B&Q, your local DIY shop, or on the internet.

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Would the Foldaside 100 system be OK for my doors: I want to have two doors sliding/ folding to one side, each door weighs approx 23 kg and is 600 mm wide?

Yes, the Foldaside 100 would be fine.  Because your doors are at the maximum width you definitely need to use the floor guide (which is supplied in the 2 door kit).

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My office front door constantly slams as visitors don't close it by hand, they just leave it to swing back. Do you have anything that can make the door close softly but not delay the closing too much as people come in quickly and don't check whether it's closed behind them and I'm concerned about security but can't stand the constant noise and damage to the door. Can you suggest a solution?

A hydraulic overhead door closer with adjustable closing speed and adjustable latching action will solve your problem.  You can set the closing speed to fast, then use the latching action to give a slower firm close at the last 10° or so.  Which door closer you go for depends on all the normal considerations; door timber or uPVC, width of door, push or pull side, budget? etc.  A good place to start looking is the excellent Geze TS4000, which will be able to handle almost any situation, then you can look at the lower spec models depending on the considerations listed.

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When using a Rollan sliding door kit to convert a standard timber door to sliding, how best do I create the groove in the door for the standard fixed floor guide?

The best tool for morticing the groove is a router - short & sweet!

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I am trying to find a sliding wardrobe system that would allow me to have sloping doors to fit in a dormer window. Either a front mounted system I could fit to a shelf within the wardrobe or a floor mounted system?

The sliding door gear we would recommend for your situation is the Coburn Jason, it has wheels running on a track at the bottom and a top track to act as a guide.

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Can you confirm the AA45 concealed door closers in silver will work for a FD30 door?

Yes, these are suitable for use on an FD30 door.  Remember, the fire-containing property of a door is reliant on the whole set up of the door hardware working correctly together, so be sure to check the operation after fitting your approved door closers.

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We have a GEZE door closer fitted to one of a large complex of apartments constructed about 2002/2003. Not able to identify model. The door closes very quickly and with a bang. Would appreciate advice on how to adjust to operate better.

You can identify Geze door closers by their body size if nothing else is visible; for example the body of a TS4000 is 287mm long, a TS2000 is 226mm long and a TS1500 is 177mm long.  The door "closing very quickly and with a bang" definitely doesn't sound right, in fact it would do that if all the oil had leaked out of it (which might happen if it has been over-adjusted for closing speed, etc).  If you can identify which closer it is from its size, we can give some more help about adjustment, or check the relevant product page here on the website for technical pdfs.

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Interested in your Projeto 150G sliding door kit. Could you recommend a firm to make the actual frameless glass doors?

We don't make the glass itself, we suggest you try your local glass supplier.  National companies that can supply glass made to measure would be Pilkington and Solaglas.  We can supply a drilling diagram for the glass people.

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We have an internal door which is apt to slam when external doors are opened. Would the Geze TS1500 door closer actually stop a door from slamming?

Yes, the TS1500 will control the close, it has hydraulic adjustable closing speed, so you will be able to stop the door slamming.

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Is the slide bar on the L220 slide digital lock sprung loaded. In other words does it stay open when wound open or spring back shut?

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Can you recommend a door closer that would shut a residential property door as quietly and controlled as possible?

We recommend the Geze TS1500 as a good domestic door closer, it has variable closing force in two sizes, adjustable closing speed and adjustable hydraulic latching action and so gives plenty of controllability. If you are price conscious, the Eurospec F2003 door closer at £12.75 + VAT is also a good closer, less attractive to look at, but has a good degree of adjustability.

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We would like to fit concealed door closers to our back doors which regularly slam shut and consequently have cracked the external render around our door frames at our house. We are interested in the GEZE Boxer closers but would be grateful if you could advise if they are suitable for heavy wooden doors. Also can you advise if you can adjust the speed of close with these closers to provide a slow final shut to the door into the door-frame?

Geze Boxers are ideal for solid wooden doors.  The version with power size 3 - 6 is suitable for doors with a leaf thickness of at least 50mm, maximum weight of 180kg and leaf width of no greater than 1400mm.  There is one for lighter, smaller doors (the version 2 - 4).  Both the closing force and the closing speed are adjustable.

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We have some nice old bronze Geze floor springs at our hotel. Can you still supply them like that?

Yes, although you can also just replace the bodies, keeping your attractive aged plates (and saving a little money as well). Visit the TS500 floor spring and TS550 floor spring pages to select which model you need.

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Q: Do I need to use the cavity widening kit with the H30 Hideaway pocket door?

A: (from Doorstuff) You only need to use it if the door is between 36 and 44mm thick.  Without the cavity widening kit, your finished wall thickness will be 115mm, however you can use the cavity widening kit to increase your finished wall thickness to 120mm whilst using a 35mm thick door (all based on 2 x 1/2" thick plasterboards).  It is included in the kit.

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I need to put a digital lock on a door, but can I have a different code on either side of the door?

Yes.  The medium duty Lockey L2430 double sided digital lock will do that job.  The heavy duty Lockey L1150DS double sided also offers this feature.  The code can be the same on each side, or different.

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Spare parts for GEZE floor springs?

...Do you supply spare parts for the TS 500 floor spring door closers, as I need top plates 105 x 298mm? A: Yes, those cover plates (in Satin Stainless Steel finish) are available on the Geze floor springs page of the site.

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What products can be used under the EN 1125 standard?

EN 1125 covers panic hardware Push Bars and Touch Bar devices, which must be used in areas were members of the public have access, such as places of entertainment or public buildings. The standard requires these types of products to be used in areas were panic situations may occur due to users not being familiar with the means of escape and how to operate the device.

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How do I change the code on a digital lock?

If your lock is similar to our U120, these steps may help:- (1) Remove the lock from the door.  (2) Remove the 4 retaining screws from the back of the 'Outside Lock Body'.  Take extra care to keep the lock body on a flat surface, when you are removing the plate, because there are a lot of small components inside.  (3) You will now see that there are 5 red coloured key tumblers & 8 blue coloured keyless tumblers, plus one clear tumbler ('C' button).  (4) To change your code, push the 'C' button down and hold it.  You can then easily remove one or more of your key & keyless tumblers, using the tweezers supplied.  (5) Please note you should NEVER remove the 'C' tumbler.  (6) Please note the different shapes of tumblers before reinserting them back into the lock body. Firstly there is a difference in shape between the key & the keyless tumblers, illustrated below.  And secondly when re-fitting the tumblers into the lock body, they must be fitted facing the right way, again see illustration.  (7) After you have re-fitted the tumblers and made a note of the new code, please replace the metal plate with the 4 screws.  (8) PLEASE NOTE: With the spare tumblers provided, you can increase the number of digits in your code to 6 or 7, or reduce it to 4.

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Does the Exidor 305 accept a single euro cylinder?

Q: (from Julian) Does the Exidor 305 come with an external access device that accepts a single euro cylinder?  And can the euro cylinder be replaced? A: (from Doorstuff) The Exidor 305 mortice operator does come with a single euro cylinder, which you can replace with an other, for example a masterkeyed cylinder.  The cylinder operates a mortice night latch (included) which is morticed inside the door, rather than having an external outside access device.  We also supply the euro escutcheon in satin stainless steel.  If you especially wanted one with a separate outside access device, you could go for the Exidor 296 push bar on the inside together with the Exidor 302EC which also works with a standard single euro cylinder.

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I have a clinical room door that requires a system or closer that enables the door to be temporarily suspended open when the room is in use, what product can I use?

First of all, you need to identify if this is a fire door, as that fact will govern what kind of device you can use.  Hold open arms are available for some Geze door closers, but would be inappropriate for use on a fire door.

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What sized door will a Standard Exidor product fit?

A standard Exidor 200 / 300 series unit will suit doors 1220mm wide and 2440mm high.  The Exidor 400 Series Touch Bars are available in two standard sizes; up to 900mm and 1200mm wide and 2440mm high. The small unit measures 650mm and will operate within a 692mm door opening. The larger unit measures 830mm and will operate with 872mm door opening.  All ranges have been tested on for doors up to 2500mm high and 1300mm wide. In this case extra long shoot bolts and cross bar would be required.

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Q: Are Exidor products Fire Rated?

The Exidor 200 / 300 series range of Bolts and Latches have been fire rated for use on timber and steel doors. The 400 series Touch Bars in single, two and three point units have also been tested for use on Timber and Steel Fire Doors.

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What Fire Door rating must the door be for which I can use the Exidor Range?

The Exidor range has successfully passed a fire test, which will allow the panic hardware to be used on any fire door that has been tested. It is the door which will carry the certification, as it is the door which will prevent a fire from escaping an area of a building. The Exit Hardware will only keep the door closed for the duration at the start of the fire, until the door gaps are sealed. Once the opening is sealed the hardware on the door may fall off as the fire continues to burn.

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I have a personal access door on my steel garage, outward opening. Door size 950mm. I live on Skye and it is very windy. I need a door closer that would be strong enough to prevent the wind catching the door and damaging the hinges. Please advise, many thanks.

The best door closer to use for this scenario would be the Geze TS4000, fitted on the PUSH side of the door in the figure 61 position (body on the transom with the arm on the door, see picture below).  If you have a concern about weatherproofing, we would suggest using a marine grease on the spindle and consider upgrading to the TS4000 W, which has a "wetroom" lacquer anti-corrosion finish.

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I am looking for a sliding folding concertina door sytem to fold 8 x narrow doors , 4 each way. Doors are 2200 mm x 235 mm x 35 mm in size and weigh approx. 20 kg each. I will need a system which has both top and bottom tracks - 2100 mm in length.

The suitable gear for the sliding folding arrangement you describe for your doors would be the Coburn Foldaside 100, (see components listed on our web page at the link shown) a set to do all 8 doors on a 2.1m top & bottom track will have to be bought in component form, with two 4 door kits on one track set.

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How do I stop the door closer slamming the door?

Q: (from Costa) I have a door fitted with a Geze TS4000E door closer and I dont know how to perform the final slam adjustment. The door is shutting perfectly until the last 10 degrees or so when it just lets go and slams LOUD!  I have turned down the closing force and increased the resistance but as soon as it gets to that crucial 10 degree point it just lets go.  PLEASE HELP! A: The latching adjustment (last 10° of the close) for a Geze TS4000E is set by changing the position of the arm, refer to the fitting instructions, or this quick sketch summarising the information may help:-

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We have an Exidor 500 series panic hardware with a red oval door bar we need replacing as the bar lever that attaches to the lock has snapped, is this spare part available?

If the lever of the locking unit has broken, then the whole thing can be replaced for the price of the locking unit component.  (If it's the slave unit, then contact us and we can quote you for a replacement part.)  The prices for coloured Exidor products (e.g. ruby red) are on each product page.  It is possible that the one you're after is the 501-B single point push bar.

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I'm looking for wardrobe sliding door gear with a length of 2900mm to take three doors (MDF) running on two tracks. One door at rear with two at front. Any ideas please?

As long as your individual doors are less than 25kg each in weight, then you can choose between the Coburn Jason bottom running wardrobe gear (you'd need to order 2 kits to get the length) or the Coburn Twin 60 top hung wardrobe gear (again the longest kit is 2.4m, so you'd need 2 kits again).  Please note that joining kits together is not really recommended as there are no jointing kit available on these systems, and it would be up to the fitter's skill to get a good smooth join.

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I'm currently detailing a sliding door using the Projeto 150 system and was wondering if you have the dimensions of the floor mounted guide for the timber door as it seems to be the only element not dimensioned on the pdf?

The door stops for the Projeto 150 are on the track itself, not the floor, and included in the kit.  The dimensions of the floor guides are 19.8mm width x 51mm length x 17mm tall.  You mortice a groove in the bottom of the door so it runs along the floor guide.  They are 304 stainless steel.

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Recommend a wardrobe sliding door kit for my doors?

Q: (from Dennis) I have two doors measuring 6 foot x 21 inches 3/4 inch thick which I want to slide past each other like a in wardrobe on double tracks top and bottom.  They are 15kgs each and 16mm thick.  Would your kit be suitable? A: Yes, the Coburn Jason 4J can take doors up to 25kg each and the minimum door thickness is 12mm.  The bottom tracks can be surface mounted (or recessed) and the wheels are surface mounted to the back face of the doors.  The top tracks can be morticed in or surface mounted (see the technical pdf at this link).

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Can the cylinder in an OAD be interchanged?

The Exidor range includes Outside Access Devices (OAD’s) with interchangeable and non-interchangeable cylinders. All the Exidor OAD units, except for the 298 and 409 units, have interchangeable cylinders. The cylinders in the 302 OAD have to be drilled and tapped from the back, but the 322, 400, 500 and 700 series OAD uses the conventional fixing position.

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Help! Our door closer slams the door

...My freeholder has just fitted a door closer at my request as the main door slams when people close it. However, the one they have fitted has not remedied the problem as the door needs to be closed very gently to eliminate the slam (and rattle of glass in the door).  Do you have a door closer which can move extremely slowly but also push a door closed?? If it is a hydraulic door closer they've fitted, it should have some adjustability on the closing speed.  Basically you want to slow down the speed and reduce, or turn off, the latching action.  Most door closers should offer this adjustability.  Our Geze TS4000 video shows the adjustment of this high use, heavy duty, fully adjustable door closer, which might give your fitter some assistance.  Any of the Geze door closers from TS1500 up (depending upon the width of your door) should give you a good result.

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Is there panic hardware for INWARD opening doors?

Q: (from John) We have a fire exit door that opens inward and we require to fit a lock that can only work from inside the building, do they make such a thing? A: The Exidor 500 series works on pull-to-open fire escape doors (as well as the more usual push-to-open).  This is because the handle opens the lock when you pull it upwards as well as when you push it down.  501-B or 502A-B for public access areas, 501-P or 502A-P for workplace areas.

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Do you supply a 24V door hold open/closer for connection to a fire alarm that can be left open in various positions?

Yes, we do supply a door closer which can allow a fire door to be left ajar, or open at any angle, while connected to the fire alarm system - it is called a Geze TS4000 EFS, and you can read all about it, including the prices, at the link.

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I need a three panel folding/sliding door, or four panel if three is not possible. The opening is 1.0 mtr wide x 1.85 mtr high. Have you runners that will do this? I can make the doors myself.

As long as your individual door leaves will weigh no more than 7kg each, then I would recommend the Henderson Bi Fold B15 - 4 door kit, which you can cut down to fit the opening.  You can read about it and see the price at the link.  If your doors will be heavier, then you'll need to look at the Foldaside 100 (2 or 4 door kits only).

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I am looking for a long bar handle of good quality to use on a glass sliding interior door, do you have anything suitable?

We do brushed stainless steel back-to-back pull handles in either the "D" shape or the "guardsman" design (also known as "T" bar handles) suitable for frameless glass doors, in a range of sizes.  You can see the prices at the link there (scroll down to nearly the bottom of the page).

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Can I use an OAD from the 200 / 300 series with the 400 series Touch Bar Range?

No, because the bolt-through fixing positions are different. Also the 410 OAD from the Touch Bar range can not be used with the 200 / 300 series range because the mechanism only rotates in the one direction. All accessories need to be listed on the Manufacturers Declaration of Conformity, and using any accessory not listed will negate the CE marking.

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Why can a 410 OAD not be used to operate a 297 / 296 Panic Latch or a 294 Panic Bolt?

Because the mechanism on the 200 series units operates in one direction only and the amount of travel is limited. Therefore the lever handle would not fully retract the bolts and latches and would also not operate downwards in a normal manner. Also, all accessories need to be listed on the Manufacturers Declaration of Conformity, and using any accessory not listed will negate the CE marking and may lead to prosecution.

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A sliding glass door with no track on the floor?

Q (from Angela) We wish to fit a glass sliding door in our hallway but don't want a track going across the floor, do you have anything that could be used? A: The frameless glass sliding door systems which we do, the Geze Rollan 80G, the Perlan 140G, the Perlan SoftStop Glass and the Projeto 150G, use a small metal floor guide which does not need a full length track on the floor.  The metal guides which come with the kits look like this (although the Projeto 150G one is Brushed Stainless Steel):- If you need further help to narrow down the choice, then do get in touch!

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Is an Exidor OAD available with a Lever Handle?

The 200/300 series now offers the 322 lever OAD. The 500 and 700 series both have lever handle OAD’s available, which can be used with single point latches, 2, and 3 point locking Bolts and Pullman Catches.

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Our office is fitted with GEZE TS1500 door closers throughout...

...on one of them the bolt (the one with ratchet-type notches around the head) which goes through the arm and into the rectangular device has broken in two. Can you supply a replacement bolt please, for what is otherwise a perfectly good piece of equipment? There is available a screw pack for the TS1500 which contains spares of all fixings etc. used on the closer, and contains the bolt you are describing.  The packs are £3.00 each + VAT and you'll have to contact the office to order as they're not on the web site!

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Does the Exidor CL1 outside access device re-lock itself on closure of the door?

Yes, it locks automatically when the door latches shut.  The Exidor CL2 has the optional setting of "passage function" which suspends the automatic re-locking, permitting the handle to be used freely without the code.  The CL2 can be set back to code locked only.

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Q: Using Geze TS2000 door closers in the figure 66 position

I am trying to select some door closers for my scout hut. I have exterior double doors that open outwards so need a figure 66 type as shown in your diagrams.  Does the Geze TS2000 NV + BC come with the brackets necessary for this  please (I have a deep door frame head).  Also does it have the latching feature to hold the door open? A: Yes, The TS2000NV/BC comes with the fixings for Figure 66 (a parallel arm mounting bracket).  There would be two ways to "latch" the doors in an open position.  One would be to use hold open arms for the closers (order separately). The second way would be to use the TS2000NV/BC door closers on the top of the door, and fit foot operated door holders to the base of the door.  This will only work if your floor surface is not much lower (i.e. a step down) than the base of the door.

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Door hardware for a sliding pocket door to a disabled wc which would comply with Doc M/disability guidelines?

The problem with most large/projecting disability handles is that they won't suit pocket doors without severely restricting closure of door and hence clear opening size. We don't have space to make the door wider to compensate. Is there anything suitable? We supply a pocket door bathroom lock set, which includes a mortice lock for the door, flush thumbturn & release for the door (allowing the door to retract fully into the wall) and an end finger pull (fitted into the end of the door).

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What door thickness can the Rollan 40 sliding door gear handle?

There is no limit to the thickness of the door, within reason.  If the door is too wide, then all you would need to do is add a wooden baton between the track and the wall, as a spacer.  The thing to be aware of is the 40kg weight limit, if the door is thicker than 55mm for example, it might be better to go for the Rollan 80, which can support up to 80kg.

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We need a door lock which is permanently open on the inside but locked outside?

With the limited information given in the question, we might suggest either an escape sashlock set, or a fire escape push bar or push pad, both will perform that function but which is most suitable will depend on the usage of the door.  You can see information about both those suggestions on our website, at the links in the text above.

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We have a wardrobe with three large sliding mirror doors running on a ground level track...

...the runners are now worn and need to be replaced. There is an aluminium trim around each door and the bottom one conains a pair of units containing the runners. The existing runners have given 25 years service and both the manufacturer and retailer are out of business. My idea is to simply replace the bottom trim with a new trim containing the runners. Can you help? Our systems tend not to be suitable for mirrored doors, because of the weight of the doors and the fixing methods, so you would probably find something better elsewhere.  The only one of ours which might be worth a quick look is the Geze Perlan sliding door gear, which can be used as a heavy duty bottom running track (i.e. fitted upside down) but the fixing brackets are designed to be used with timber doors.  You can see it on our website at the link given above.

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Q: I'm looking at your panic hardware here on the site, I have a 1000mm wide door, what is the actual length of the push bar on the Exidor 294?

A: The bar itself comes at 1180mm long in both the standard Exidor 294 and Exidor 296 kits and is designed to be cut down to size. For future reference, oversize bars are available at 1600mm and 2100mm in panic hardware optional extras.

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Does the Rollan sliding door track cause the doors to sit proud of the door frameor architrave, or do you sell spacers to bring the running gear forward?

If you're using double doors to part and slide alongside a wall either side of the opening, and the opening has architrave/frame protruding, the doors will have to pass that and thus will stand out further than otherwise.  The wall brackets which come in the Rollan kit do not act as spacers, and so you could perhaps consider making a wooden baton and fixing the track to that.

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Q: Do you supply a door closer for a upvc door?

A: Yes. 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 door closer which has an optional mounting plate and bolting through.  For outward opening doors, you'll need to fit the closer to the frame and the arm to the door, and if its in a windy location, consider a back check door closer like the TS2000 BC or TS4000.

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Can I fit the glass door at a later date after the pocket sliding gear has been fitted into the cavity?

With the iMpero there is access built-in to do that, the Hideaway cannot be used with frameless glass.  In fact it is recommended that you fit the gear first, so you can measure the exact size of glass to buy, perhaps by making a template from chipboard.

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I am interested in buying a set of your Rollan 40 sliding door gear or heavier but none of the doors I am looking at give the weight it is for a double internal door to divide open plan living room diner. Any idea of the weight of those ordinary pine doors?

The weight for a solid pine door with dimensions 800 x 2100 x 33mm thick would be approximately 32 kgs, if your doors are similar in size to this, the Rollan 40 system would be the one to go for.  If your doors are larger, telephone us with the details and we'll work out the approximate weight.

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Q: Please advise which make and model of door closer would be most suitable for a regularly used internal office fire door?

A: Depending upon the traffic experienced by this door AND the type of seals (fire & smoke, acoustic etc?) the best and most adjustable door closer for this situation is the Geze TS4000 which is rated for a million cycles.  If the door simply has intumescent strip (no brushes), then a Geze TS2000 or even a Geze TS1500 (rated to half a million cycles) will be perfectly satisfactory and give good service.

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I am unsure which lockcase to purchase for my door handles I am looking order door handles for my new doors, S103 mitred lever BSS/PSS and matching bathroom lock set but could you please let me know which lockcase I need?

You can order the "S103 bathroom set, Duel" (which includes the door handles, bathroom indicator set & bathroom lock case), just select 44mm (or 57mm) for the backset dimension - the usual for domestic doors is 44mm, and as they're new doors you have no pre-cut holes to measure.

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Q: (from Gwyn) I am looking for guided rail door closers for two disabled toilets and a standard toilet for a Church building.

A: We can certainly help you choose the best door closers for those particular doors, but it might be a good idea to discuss your requirements with us to be sure of getting the best one.  Ones which might be worthy of consideration in the meantime are the Geze TS3000B (easiest mechanical door closer to push when opening), or the Geze TS5000S delayed action (delayed action allows time for a wheelchair user to go through before closing).

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I have a fire door in a specialist nursing home caring for vulnerable adults which...

...needs to be opened on a regular basis to allow access for staff but which also needs to discourage the residents from using it, for their own safety.  Therefore it needs to be secure but easily opened daily and opened by anyone in an emergency. Have you any suggestions please? This situation can be addressed using a maglock to secure the door shut, which is operated by a digital code pad on the side which staff need to access from.  The maglock would be wired into the fire alarm, so that during a fire the door is operated by anyone.  The door itself can have a pull handle on one side and a push plate on the other, or can have a simple latch with lever handles.  The maglock is not something we list here online, but contact us for a quote.

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I am trying to find a device that will stop doors slamming in a breeze - fire doors in a factory that slam closed. Do you sell dampers or an approriate soft closing device?

A good quality door closer will do that job.  Please see the link to our heavy duty door closers, and I suggest you look at the Geze TS4000 or the Geze TS2000 BC (back check stops the door slamming open as well as slamming closed, and it's a standard feature on the TS4000).

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Q: Do you only do silver flush pull handles for pocket doors as I'm looking for brass or gold fittings?

A: We stock the rectangular flush pull handles in polished brass finish, priced the same as the stainless steel ones pictured here.

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Looking for a light weight indoor door closer.

For an economical domestic door closer, we would recommend a Eurospec F2003 or Eurospec T2024 which has the advantage of being able to be set at power size 2, which is better for lighter, narrower doors.

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I have inherited a small terrace house and want to get maximum space, therefore i have 4 entrances to make into sliding doors. Is your system okay for this use and do they come with pelmets to hide the top of the door runners?

The Rollan 40 sliding door gear would be ideal for your doors, as long as they are under 40kgs in weight.  (Otherwise go up to Rollan 80.)  There is no pelmet system which is designed for use with the Rollans, but it may be possible to make some yourself with wood.  The Perlan 140 has an optional extra pelmet called a clip cover, but the Perlan is for much heavier doors and together the price is higher.  You can view those products as well as the prices on our website at the links in the text.

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Q: I would like to fit frameless frosted green glass doors into a recess in my bedroom to create a wardrobe...

...The aperture is 2.75mx1.4m - its a strange half-height recess.  I would like to fit a slider mechanism in to the concrete block at the top and suspend 2 or 3 frameless glass panel doors which slide across each other.  I have a builder who can fit this for me, but might need some advice. A: If your glass panels are under 80kg each then you can use the Rollan 80G system. You can read all about it on our website at the link in the text.  For 2 panels passing in front of each other you would need 2 x R80.32G kits (although they are 3.2m long you can cut them down).  For 3 panels running on two tracks, you would need one extra door pack, see the components list.  If you need more advice, just give us a ring.

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I own a pub and would like 4 door closers. Would we be okay with the light commercial closers? Do they have a suggested number of openings and closings over their lifetime?

We would suggest either a Eurospec T2024 door closer or the Geze TS1500 which is tested to half a million cycles.  The Eurospec door closer will be more suitable for narrow doors (700-800mm aprox.), as you can set them to the lower power size 2, but both closers will cope with up to 1100mm wide fire doors.  You can see links to those items in the text.   You should expect a good life expectancy from both these door closers.

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Q: I have several door closers in my house and I want to disable 3 of them temporarily, how can I do this myself? Is there a special key for doing the job?

A: The best way is to just remove the arm.

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I have a hotel fire door which opens 180° and obviously needs a door closer. What product can I use?

The Geze TS2000 door closer will do that, as will the Geze TS4000, we suggest you decide between them by the usual criteria (width of door, frequency of use, ease of power adjustment, your budget, etc)

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Do your BK bottom door tracks get fixed flush with floor level so that the closed doors can be draught free and there is nothing sticking up from the floor to trip over?

Although it is not designed this way, the BK4 surface mounted floor guide could be recessed into a groove on your floor.

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Q: How do you change the power setting on a Geze TS1500 door closer?

A: There are two power settings and changing them is all about 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 the hinge side of the frame, the power is set on power 3 to EN1154 (WEAK), if the "toe" is pointing away from the hinge side of the frame, power is set on power 4 to EN1154 (STRONG).  To change the power setting, simply dismantle the arm using the black hexagon headed bolt, and remove the shoe end of the arm, replacing it turned 180º - see pictures A & B below.  Source: Geze's fitting pdf, (page 2, paragraph 2) see here. [caption id="attachment_220" align="aligncenter" width="230" caption="Geze TS1500 shoe position"][/caption]

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I am interested in the Twin 60 door runners I need to run 3 doors on 2m of sliding door track. Your info states maximum door height is 2 metres. My door height would be 2.110 metres. Can you please tell me if they will work at that height, if not is there an alternative?

The 2m height is only a guideline, and 2.1m should be perfectly okay as long as the doors are rigid.  The most critical consideration is the weight of the doors - as long as they are not more than 25kg each, and between 16 - 40mm thickness, then they will be fine.

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Is there a digital lock for panic hardware with a knob rather than a lever?

No, the Exidor CL1 and CL2 outside access devices have a handle rather than a knob.  The Disability Discrimination Act calls for the use of handles over knobs, as they are easier to use.

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What is a simultaneous opening kit for sliding door gear?

Used on double doors sliding on one track, meeting together in the middle and opening to give a wide access space, the doors are connected to each other via a toothed belt so that, when one door opens (or closes) the other door mirrors it automatically, so the doors open together and close together, but only one door leaf is pushed or pulled.  There are simultaneous opening kits available as optional extras to both the Geze Perlan sliding door gear, and the iMpero double pocket door system.

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What non-electrical door closer is suitable to stay open for a wheelchair user?

There are two door closers you might consider for this application, one is the Geze TS4000 S which has delayed action.  The delayed action can be set to give up to 90 seconds delay before the door closes, which may be time to permit disabled access.  The second door closer to consider is the Geze TS5000 with an optional extra mechanical hold open device.  This device is set into the guide rail and will hold the door open until the door is given a physical pull to start the close.

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Q: Can the 'Foldaside 100' track length could be extended to 2440mm?

A:  Looking at the Foldaside 100 - 4 door 2400mm kit, the top and bottom tracks can be alternatively purchased by the metre (i.e. in 3m sections, which you could cut down).  But if your opening is 2.44m, then it may be possible to get away with 2.4m tracks by positioning the 4cm "gap" at the side where the doors are attached to the wall.  This should not affect the operation of the doors.

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Which is the quietest sliding door gear?

The Perlan is the best of our German sliding door gear, with the nylon wheels and aluminium track, it runs nice and quietly.  The Projeto 150 runs quietly too, but all sliding gear will make a low "rumble" which resonates more or less depending on the wall construction (brick/stud) and if you have carpets or a hard floor, which is more echo-y.

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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 it's dimensions (height x width x thickness)?  What is the door's construction and are there any unusual features to take into account?  Where is the door located e.g. internal or external, near the coast or in a swimming pool? What level of use/abuse will the door be subjected to e.g. office, hospital or school corridor?  What items of door hardware are to be fitted which may affect the hinge performance e.g. door closers or door stops?  Any other unusual features e.g. an arched door, bifolding etc?

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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 the handles onto the door pass right through the door AND the lock case or latch case, and fix into the handle rose on the other side.  For this reason, lockcases and latch cases must be "bolt through fixing" too with holes in the right places (most good quality ones are these days, Doorstuff's ALL are, but if you're using your existing locks and latches it's always best to check them).  It is only possible to bolt though lever handles which are on roses, rather than the traditional back plate style, which are always surface-mounted.  Watch this YouTube video about fitting door handles, it shows how the bolts and latch case all fit together to give a strong finished result.

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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 spindle and does not offer this function. The Mortice Escape lock can be used, for example, in classrooms  where it is important to ensure that no one can be locked inside the room whilst preventing access to the classroom as required.

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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 order.

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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 affect the distance off the wall that the door will run, so bear in mind that may present an additional gap for draughts and light to escape through and affect the finished look.

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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 from stock.

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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 it doesn't need to be concealed then a normal door closer would be OK, fitted inside the porch in the Figure 61 position, with the body on the door and the arm on the frame.

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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 code to enter, but give only staff the code to exit. All exiting can be controlled and the gate cannot be unlocked by someone leaning over from the outside. The codes can be changed at the end of each term.

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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 handle on the other side using a grubscrew hidden on the underside.  This method makes them very strong and unlikely to loosen over time, like surface mounted pull handles sometimes do.  Back-to-back pull handles can be used on timber doors AND frameless glass doors.  If using on glass, you'll need to get the glass drilled before it's toughened.  The usual bolt thread is 8mm diameter (M8), but it's always best to get the handles before doing the drilling, because if may differ.  Tiny clear plastic washers are supplied for use on glass doors.

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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 you have a better one?

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Can you recommend a glass supplier?

As we cover the entire country, we suggest you look at the trading standards "Buy With Confidence" website and use their trader search to locate a glass supplier near to you.  Companies who appear on the Buy With Confidence site are audited by trading standards and are therefore reputable.

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Q: Keeping a mortice deadlock on a fire exit door fitted with panic hardware?

...I wish to keep a mortice deadlock for added overnight security, is this possible? A: You would need to pass this with your local fire officer who will decide based on the usage of the building.

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Can I use a floor spring door closer on an external door?

Yes.  To protect the workings from water & the weather, when fitting the floor spring use sealing compound, which is available to buy on the floor spring product pages: see this link to floor springs

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Q: Do you stock Royde & Tucker H105 lift off hinges?

A: Yes, we stock them in Bright Zinc finish, both left and right hand.  The Royde & Tucker H105 lift off hinges are handed so we need to know whether it's Left or Right hand, and which finish you prefer - there's Satin zinc, Electro-brass, RAL colours, Simulated brushed stainless, Brushed stainless and Polished stainless?  The delivery lead time for for finishes other than Bright Zinc is typically around 3 - 4 days.

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Using Foldaside 100 track where all 4 doors fold to 1 side, what keeps the doors flat in the closed position, do they "snap" closed with springs on the hangers in the track or do they have to be bolted to the floor?

The Foldaside 100 kits are supplied with flush bolts to keep the doors in place when open flat.  The 4 door kit comes with 2 flush bolts which would be positioned at the top of the doors, possibly the end of leaf 1 & 3 (or 2 & 4) and either bolted into the track, or aside the track depending on your door thickness etc.

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Which door closers - our doors are hardwood 45mm x 840mm x 1981mm, we are not sure if Geze TS1000 will be sufficient or if we will need Geze TS1500. Please could you advise?

The TS1000 door closers are perfectly adequate to cope with fire rated doors up to 900mm wide.  Geze TS1500's are able to cope with a wider range of door sizes, and are a little more attractive to look at.  The Eurospec F2003 is another suitable choice, as is the Briton 121.CE.

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I have a fire door between my utility and garage. (W27" X H78" X D44mm), it is currently fitted with an undamped chain closer, which frequently results in the door slamming shut with some force...

...I would like to remove the chain closer and replace it with an overhead closer with speed and latching control.  Can you recommend a suitable closer from the Geze range? At 27" wide, your door is on the narrow side, so we'd recommend a door closer which has some adjustability on the power, because you don't want it to be too stiff to push open.  The Geze TS1500 is a good door closer, power size 3 & 4 by template, and at the reasonable end of the price range.  The Geze TS2000 NV is power size 2-4 adjustable, which you will find more flexible, but it's more pricey.  Both of these closers have adjustable speed and latching action control.

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Do your pocket doors provide any sound insulation between the adjacent rooms (i.e. in the partition itself as well as where the 2 doors meet each other)?

There is no sound insulation material supplied with either pocket door systems we supply (the Hideaway and the iMpero deluxe), but it would be possible to add your own brush strip to the top and bottom of the doors, although this wouldn't look right on the leading edges.  The wall cavity is going to be fairly good at dampening sound, because the air gap between the stud work will reduce noise transference to some extent.  Other factors to consider are soft furnishings and floor surfaces which all contribute to noise dampening.

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Q: I have an Arrow door closer and it seems to have stopped working. i.e the door now slams shut. Could you call me to advise how to fix?

A: Once door closers have lost hydraulic pressure, they slam the door and unfortunately can't be fixed.  Best course of action is replace with a new door closer.

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Q: What does "back check" mean on heavy duty door closers?

A: "Back Check" stops the door slamming open; two examples:- on an external door in a windy location back check prevents the wind from "picking up" and opening the door (which might damage the frame at the hinges); or when there is a wall at 90° from the door back check stops damage to the wall & door handles by  preventing slamming open.  It’s a standard feature on both the Geze TS4000 door closer and the Geze TS2000NVBC, it's an optional extra with the Geze TS2000 .

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What is meant by "bolt through" door handles?

Bolt through door handles are the best way to ensure the handles don't get pulled off in high use settings like schools & offices.  Usually only available on round roses, the bolts go straight through the door AND the lock case or the latch.  It's essential to check the locks and latches are suitable for bolt through fixings, you'll be able to see holes in the lock/latch case for the bolts to pass.  Door handles on backplates are not designed to bolt through.

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Q: Can I put panic hardware on an external gate?

A: Yes, you can.  You might consider going for the Exidor 296 push bar or an Exidor 297 push pad.  It may be necessary to shield the panic bar from the outside to ensure security (depending upon the design of the gate).  You may expect a slightly shortened life expectancy for the units due to weather action, but they are a relatively inexpensive purchase.  Be sure to check & maintain regularly.

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No Credit / Debit card charges

As this is a hot topic today, Doorstuff are pleased to reassure that we do not make any charge for using credit or debit cards (or any other payment method).

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HELP! My elderly mother is a prisoner of her door closer

My mother is 92 years old & living in sheltered accommodation.  They have fitted a door closer to her flat & she is now unable to get out or get back in alone.  I am urgently looking for a soft close device which she is able to open & close alone.  A: This is unfortunately a common problem when standard door closers are fitted to fire doors (to meet fire regulations) because they make the door too stiff for frail elderly people (young children in nursery schools face the same problem).  The recommendations of The Equalities Act (old DDA) with respect to opening forces on a door allow for quite a stiff door closer, because the Fire Regulation Legislation regarding closing forces has to take priority.  Standard door closers require much more force to open than they exert when closing, because their mechanism is inefficient.  A facilities manager would aim to fit one of the following two door closer types (in order of preference):- 1. Electromagnetic free swing door closers, wired into the fire alarm, these units only act as a door closer once the fire alarm is activated. Normal opening & closing of the door is totally unaffected by having one of these fitted. 2. Cam action guide rail door closer, using a more efficient mechanism design than standard hydraulic closers, the opening forces are reduced and get easier as the angle of opening increases.  The guide rail also helps with easing the opening forces.  Because the mechanism is smaller, the units are more discreet and usually come with an attractive cover as standard.

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Q: What is passage mode on the Exidor digilock?

A: Passage mode is an optional feature of the Exidor CL2 which, when simply set with a screwdriver, allows free access through the door using just the handle, i.e. entry WITHOUT code.  An example of this being used is in a primary school when code entry is used during the day, but free passage is set for parent drop off and collection times.

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Q: Is it possible to cut the Jason track myself to suit a particular size door?

A: Yes, the Jason sliding door tracks are easy to cut down with a junior hacksaw.

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Q: Recommend a door closer suitable for fitting to a PVC Front door? Fed up with kids slamming the door every time. Door opens inwards.

A: 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? etc.  We suggest selecting a door closer which has an optional mounting plate and bolting through the door and the frame if possible.  Minimum specification a TS1500, but a TS2000NV or even TS4000 for a very wide door.  I've given you links to those three door closers on our website here, so you can read about them more.

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Q: What part of a door closer is the mounting plate?

A: The mounting plate, for clarification, is a thin metal plate the same size as the body of the closer.  It is good to use one for example on a uPVC door because it has lots of pre-drilled holes to enable a really firm positioning before attaching the door closer body to the plate through the ready tapped holes.  Because uPVC doors and frames are often hollow in section, we recommend drilling and fixing through to the other side, reinforcing the fixing with large washers or even metal plates.  (You can paint over them in white to obscure them.)

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Q: Could you provide adjustment instructions for your medium/heavy duty fire door closure. Unit is 9"+. Not sure if it's working or not?

A: We think you may be describing a Geze TS2000 door closer, the body of which is 226mm long (9" = 229mm).  You can see some fitting and adjusting information on the pdfs at the bottom of the web page .  If you're still struggling, do get in touch on the phone and we'll help if we can.here

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Q: Can a Hideaway pocket door kit be fitted from one side of a plasterboard stud partition?

A: Yes, it is possible to fit a Hideaway pocket door system from one side only, we are aware of customers who have done this successfully, although your finished wall thickness will be slightly more than the 115 - 120mm shown in the specifications.  How easy the project is may depend on what you find inside your existing wall when you remove the wallboards.

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Q: Recommend a door closer for an arched door?

A: For a heavy arched door you'll need to use EITHER:- a concealed jamb door closer such as the AA145 which may be powerful enough, but check.   OR:- a floor spring door closer, sunk into the floor at the hinge side of the door, check out the product pages here on the website for more information.

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Q: Recommend a product for fire escape doors with door closers - when the doors slam shut they LOCK; so is there a mechanism which allows us to keep the door bolts UNLOCKED until we want to LOCK the doors?

A: Yes, such a mechanism exists and is called a dogging device, it allows the bolts to be withheld in the retracted position ensuring the automatic top trip catch or Pullman latch do not engage when the door is closed, enabling the door to be opened freely from both sides. It's disengageable. It is an Exidor product, designed to work on the Exidor 294 or the Exidor 293 panic hardware.

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Q: I am looking for a door opening rate, and travel extent, restrainer to limit the RATE at which the wind could snatch an outward opening patio door. Closing force should be low or zero. Do any door closers do this? Could any be mounted in reverse to achieve this?

A: What you're looking for is a "back check" door closer.  This feature dampens or brakes the opening, as well as controlling the close as a normal door closer.  You can look at the TS2000NVBC or the TS4000 which comes with back check as a standard feature. The TS4000 can be adjusted down to closing power 1, which is the lowest force available.

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Q: Choosing ironmongery for four final fire exit doors and frames which will experience heavy traffic, and need to be secure (would prefer not to have a panic bar), can you recommend a handle arrangement, perhaps with a thumblock on the inside, that would be suitable for these circumstances?

A: For the arrangement you describe we would suggest using escape sashlocks - these have euro cylinder thumb turn locks (i.e. you can have any kind of high security, master keyed, anti pick, anti bump etc euro profile cylinder) but use a split spindle so from the inside the handle will ALWAYS over-ride the lock and open.  The sets we supply include standard differ cylinders, which you can see on the website clicking the bold link, talk to us about higher security cylinders or masterkeying.

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I want my fire door to hold open at 90° until someone pulls it, then the door closer kicks in and closes it as normal. What product will do this?

Under Fire Regulations fire doors must not be held or propped open.  Without using an electromagnetic hold open door closer wired into the fire alarm, the only suggestion is to use a delayed action door closer, which can hold the door open for up to 90 seconds, then closing as normal.  I recommend the Geze TS4000S door closer.

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If I need a heavier duty roller would I be looking at the R80.24? To support the bottom of the door can you please confirm what parts I need, I've been looking at the BK4?

Yes, the R80 can take up to 80kgs per door, all the weight is taken by the top track & carriage.  If you want a full length floor guide, you can use the BK4 Bottom guide kit with it.  The Rollan kit does come with short metal floor guides, which are designed to be used in conjunction with a groove which you have to mortice into the bottom of the door.  If the door doesn't travel more than it's own width, then the invisible Rollan floor guide is the best & most elegant thing to use.  You can see a photo of the Rollan floor guide at the link here.

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Please advise on the sliding folding doors we want to use them on external 3 x 4m is there a way of waterproofing them? And can these be without wood, just glass?

The only door kits we do which include weather seals for external doors are the TIWI sliding & folding doors.  However it is for timber framed doors only, glazed is OK.  We don't know of a standard kit for this job, we think you'll have more luck with a bespoke architectural glass supplier.

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Fixed panel / sliding panel for frameless glass

We are proud to announce stock has arrived of Geze Perlan Fixed panel / sliding panel gear for frameless glass. Ideal for use as office partition doors, retail office areas, and in the home as a modern room divider. Sold as standard in 3m long kits to accomodate one sliding panel and one fixed panel, but easily customisable. Can be combined with Perlan SoftStop. You can read all about it here and buy online for ex-stock delivery.

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Have you got a PA2501BC Yale door closer in stock?

We only stock Geze Briton and Eurospec door closers we're not sure the equivalent product to your Yale closer.  If you need further help, or would like assistance selecting the right alternative product, please get in touch.

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What products can be used under the EN 179 standard?

EN 179 covers panic hardware Push Pads and Lever Handle devices, which can be used in areas were members of the public do not have access, such as workplace offices or factories. The standard allows these types of products to be used in areas were users will be familiar with the means of escape and how to operate the device.

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Q: I have a door that is a glass panel at the top. The wood above the glass to the door stop is approx 73mm. The door opens outwards. The door is on a warehouse and is used quite a lot by the public. I have brought 2 closers from my local DIY centre but they do not fit due to the narrow bit at the top. What do you recommend?

         A: There are two possible solutions; Option 1.) Using a door closer with a Drop Plate, e.g. the Geze TS2000NVBC (which is a really good mid-range, mid-price model) - the drop plate (shown above) allows the body to be set lower than the fixing positions, over the glass in this case, and it is an extra £18.00 + VAT.  Option 2.) Using a guide rail door closer, but buying the "L" version which is designed to be fitted in "Figure 66" - the body on the door and the guide rail on the frame.  You can see the Geze TS5000L at this link (scroll down to "L"), and then see the fitting guide showing Figure 66 mounting.

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Introducing the Terra 120G bottom rolling sliding door gear for frameless glass

An Italian style designer bottom rolling sliding door kit for frameless glass doors. The satin stainless steel half-moon shaped track comes pre-drilled in 2m and 4m lengths and can be cut down. Rubber covered rollers give a smooth quiet action. The sliding door kit comes complete with track, single wheel rollers, full length top guide track and end stops. Now available from stock!

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Secret POCKET DOOR discovered in Skyrim!

As a bit of Christmas fun, we thought we'd share the discovery of a secret POCKET DOOR behind a wardrobe in the Sleeping Giant Inn, Riverwood, Skyrim.  To find it you'll have to be on the quest for the "Horn of Jurgen Windcaller", but if you fancy having one in your own worldly abode, you can buy them here:-

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Is the outside access device 322EC compatible with the Exidor pushbar 296-4?

Yes those units are compatible with each other, you only need one 322EC for the double door set.

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How much wall space does a Hideaway need?

Q: I've ordered a Hideaway pocket door system today, but before it arrives tomorrow I need to know how much space to leave in my wall for the whole thing to fit in? A: You need to allow 2 x (door width) + 1 inch.

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What sliding door goes seamlessly back into the wall?

From this description, it sounds as if you're looking for a pocket door system, where the door slides back into a cavity in the stud walling like this photo?  We supply two different basic designs of pocket doors - the Hideaway and the iMpero.  You can have a look at them on our website at the following links:-  A 700mm wide door would be the H30 Hideaway kit, or one of the standard iMpero kits (original, architrave-free etc.)

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Can I replace this Exidor 285 rebated double door panic hardware?

This photo shows an obsolete Exidor 285 push bar for double rebated fire escape doors.  The obvious identifying feature is the offset touching push bars, angled at the conjunction.  To replace a set like this, order our Exidor 296-4, which comes with the appropriate keep for rebated double doors.

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I am looking for interior door locks for the doors in my house to help control room access to my autistic son. Can you advise me please?

We can suggest using "keyed alike" 3 lever locks on your internal doors - this would mean you would only need to carry around one key and it would operate all the locks (although they come with 2 keys each, the keys are all the same).  You may want to look at compatible door handles and escutcheons for each door too.   Order by telephone only, as you won't find keyed alike 3 lever locks on the website.

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Your frameless glass pull handles, can they be used on 6mm thick glass/polycarbonate?

They are suitable only for glass (or polycarbonate) of 8, 10 or 12mm thickness, or somewhere in between, and would not tighten enough to use on 6mm thickness.

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What are the dimensions of the Exidor 297 push pad?

The Exidor 297 is 159mm tall x 55mm wide x 80mm projecting.  You can see dimensioned diagrams, plus loads of other info on the pdf at this link (pdf's towards the bottom of the page).

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I need to fit a door closer on my shop door. Our location is close to the sea in Cornwall and the door in question is facing the sea so the wind is an issue. The closer does not need to be so strong that customers think we are closed but I do need the door to close automatically behind them. When the door opens it goes back against a wall. Please advise!

The door closer we would recommend for your scenario would be the Geze TS4000.  It is fully adjustable in power size, so you'll be able to set it up to operate exactly as you want it, and it's easy to do - so you can personally set it to high power during windy spells and reduce the power when it's calmer (watch the featured video for info on setting the power).  It also has the "back check" feature as standard, which stops the door slamming open onto a wall.

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I am looking for a door closer for our fire door that goes from utility room to the integral garage, currently it operates with a spring loaded device (not adjustable) that slams the door shut with a big bang. Can you recommend a door closer which would close the door without slamming it shut?

An overhead hydraulic door closer would be a good solution for your slamming problem.  For a large fire door (and width is the most important dimension to consider) you might go for a medium to heavy duty door closer like the GEZE TS4000 or the TS2000NV.  For a narrower door; the domestic closers Eurospec F2003 or T2024 would be more economical.  You can read about the special features of each of these door closers by clicking through the links.  As you mention it's in your house, the GEZE door closers I mentioned have the option of upgrading to a matching polished cover & arm (can be brass or stainless steel) which you might want to consider.

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I am looking for some tracking to fit four 30" wardrobe sliding doors. Do you have any, I need it in one length?

With 4 wardrobe doors of 30" width, I estimate you're looking for about 3 metres of track. The SAHECO SF-30 or SAHECO SF-53 would be the best systems - which one will depend upon the weight of the doors, they both come up in a variety of kit / track lengths.  You might go for a three door kit @ 3000mm long, and then buy and extra door pack for the 4th door.  Or we do a four door kit @ 3450mm long, then trim off the unwanted length.

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Could you tell me the hole diameters required through the glass for the back to back guardsman handles 450mm centres x 700mm x 25mm bar?

The bolt is threaded M8, then over that is a plastic sleeve to protect the glass of approximately 2 - 3 mm thickness.  We always advise that you don't drill glass until you have the fasteners in hand, so you can check the exact dimensions yourself.

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In a building in an exposed coastal location, what would be the best hinges for external doors?

The best material to use is a hinge made of brass plated with polished chrome.  Brass is a highly corrosion-resistant material, which is why it's used a lot in boats.  However, it does tarnish and the surface of raw brass will naturally begin to look green and unpleasant over time, without the body of the material being affected.  With a very stable oxide layer of Polished Chrome on top of the brass you can be confident that neither corrosion nor tarnishing will take place on the hinge.

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The TS1500 door closer is what we seem keen on for our door pictured on my Flickr page, though I'm a little worried it will be an eyesore:-

Thanks for that flickr link.  A TS1500 is a good choice and can be dressed up with a matching cover & arm in polished brass for example.  Having a close look at the photo, we would like to suggest perhaps fitting the closer in the "Figure 66" position on the other side of the door.  This is because there is not very much space between the door and the wall (where the African head is) so the door will not open to 90°.  Also the top rail of the door is not very deep.  You can see what we mean by "Figure 66" by looking at this page link.

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I need to replace some Exidor panic hardware on double uPVC doors in our school. It needs to be 5 point locking for extra security and one side has horizontal pullman catches.

From your description, I believe your doors are set up like the illustration below, contact us to specify & quote this combination of Exidor 500 series components.

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Would the T2024 door closer be OK for a light (1" thick) pine bedroom door?

General door closers usually come in fixed power size 3, which ensures they are strong enough to meet fire regulations for closing large fire doors up to about 900mm wide.  If this is the type you've previously fitted, then the fixed power size is your problem - this makes them too strong for children and less-abled people to push open.  The T2024 is adjustable by template down to power size 2, which will definitely be an improvement.  More expensive options would be the (larger bodied) TS4000 which is adjustable down to power size 1, or the (smaller bodied) TS3000B cam action guide rail door closer, which opens easily and works in a more efficient way.

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I want a panic push bar for a single timber door, but we also require to gain access from the outside using a lock with key. What do you recommend?

Depending on the answer to this question; Do you want the door to lock behind you, after you've entered with the key OR do you want to have to re-lock it with the key?  If you want it lock automatically, then we'd recommend an Exidor 305 mortice operator, which comes with a euro cylinder & escutcheon for the outside.  If you want to re-lock it with the key, we'd recommend the Exidor 296 push bar and an Exidor 302EC outside access device.

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I'm planning to fit 3 sliding-folding doors to break up a through room. Full height internal wooden doors up to 40mm thickness with glass panels, can you recomend a door kit or the parts required?

Probably the best solution is the Foldaside 240 system You could use either the hinges or pivoted systems but the hinged system requires the first door (the one attached to the frame) to be 29mm plus half the door thickness shorter than the other doors. If you already have equal width doors you would need to go for the pivoted system.

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Do I need door stops for a pocket door system, or are they included in the kit?

Our iMpero pocket door system DOES come with stops in the track, so that's how you control the door on maximum opening.  And the Hideaway pocket door kit comes with a rubber buffer which you attach to the back of the door.

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Do you supply the BRITON 2000 range door closers?

Yes, we supply a range of Briton door closers including the Briton 2000 range.  The range includes the heavy duty guide rail Briton 2700, the UK's most popular door closer the Briton 2003, and the great value Briton 121CE.

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I have a dog that lets itself in through an external door. Is there a door closer that I could easily activate in winter (when I would like the door to close after the dog comes in) but which could be set to leave the door free in summer?

There are two ways of tackling this, depending on your budget.  The "deluxe" solution would be to use an electro-magnetic door closer (the Geze TS4000 EFS) with a PSU, the current to which would be switched ON in summer, so the door can free swing.  In winter you switch the power OFF and the door closer will operate to close the door after use.  The "economy" solution would be to go for a standard domestic overhead door closer, like the Eurospec F2003 (or have a look at our special offers page) and then when summer comes around simply remove the arm from the closer, replacing it in the winter when you want the unit to work.

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Can I buy spare parts for Exidor panic hardware, particularly I'm looking for shoot tubes in polished brass finish?

You can buy almost any spare part to refurbish your Exidor panic hardware.  The polished brass and some other finishes will be plated to order, so allow about 14 - 21 days for delivery.

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I'm looking for door closers for a pair of two-way swing doors. Floor springs are one option, but is there another option that would prevent free swinging but return the doors to the closed position? The doors are internal church ones, oak with glass panels, not very wide or heavy.

I think you may be right that floor spring door closers (e.g. Geze TS500 NV) would probably be the best option for your double action doors.  The only other possibility is a concealed closer (e.g. The Geze Boxer) fitted into the head of the door, but you'd need to check there was enough thickness & depth of wood there to fit it.  It also need to be fitted professionally, so it may not work out much less expensive.

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I need a door closer that is able to close a steel door which is 400kg in weight. The door size is w1000mm x h2050mm.

We recommend looking at a Geze TS4000 tandem (power 7-13), or a TS4000 power 5-7, and caution that this door will be very heavy to open.  You can buy them online here, follow the links in the text.

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What is an OAD?

An OAD is an Outside Access Device; this is fitted on the outside of a final exit door which has been fitted with Panic or Emergency Exit Hardware on the inside. The OAD allows access from the outside by authorised persons. The OAD can also be locked to allow non-key holders to gain entry.

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How many hinges are needed on a door: some have three, some have two, why?

Usually at least 3 hinges need to be fitted on a door.  Light weight internal domestic doors may be fitted with only 2 hinges.  Doors with a security function need to have at least 3 hinges, as this makes them more difficult to force.  Fire Regulations require fire doors to be fitted with 3 hinges (which must be 4 inch fire certified hinges).  For doors over 2200mm tall, then four hinges can be used to prevent warping. Consider any other factors that increase the loadings of hinges and their fixings - extra wide doors, high level of abuse, e.g. school or hospital.

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I am looking for floor gliders for double sliding wooden doors. We are replacing the old doors and have the track but are missing the gliders.

It is likely that the gliders we supply will be different to those on your existing doors.  The only ones we do similar to your description are the white plastic slides which are used with the BK2 and BK4 bottom guide kits, and they can be bought in pairs for £1.25 per pair (+ postage & VAT) if they look like your old ones.  You can see them pictured here:-

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Building Regulations Part E on the transmission of sound in a building

Q: The communal exit/entrance door to my apartment block closes with a loud bang, and we have been told by the on site maintenance person that after he reduced the noise to an almost acceptable slam that there would be no further improvement or adjustment. Is it technically possible to close this door, onto its electronically controlled locking mechanism silently?  Is there any legally enforceable noise level the management company should operate too, and do you have products that can achieve this? A: Thank you for your interesting question.  The answers are "yes", and "sort of yes".   A heavy duty door closer like the Geze TS4000 adjusted correctly, is capable of closing your door strongly but silently.  You can see how the adjustment is crucial to the correct operation of the door closer by watching our video here on the web site.  Building Regulations Part E concern the transmission of sound within a building, there aren't legally enforceable rules relating to door slamming, but the requirements of Part E are that noise which effects building users should be minimised as much as possible.  Hope this helps!

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I'm after some door runners for a custom made door. The runners will need to be 2 metres wide. The weight of the door will be roughly 40kg. It is not a pocket door, just sliding across the wall. Is there also a way for the door to stop it slamming against the walls?

We do the economical Rollan 40.24 which is suitable for doors up to 40kg.  If you want to go for something which closes the door softly at each end (and your door is at least 840mm wide), we recommend the Perlan SoftStop double draw-in, 2050mm track.  Tracks can be cut down to length.  Links to both those items are highlighted within the text.  You can look at the video of the SoftStop here which shows it in action.

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Is it possible to buy spare parts for a Exidor 200 series push bar?

Yes, spare parts are a relatively inexpensive way to extend the life of panic hardware.  You can view Exidor panic hardware spare parts, optional extras and keeps on our website here.

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What is the floor guide for the Geze Rollan & Perlan sliding door gear like?

Imagine an upside down capital "T" shaped peice of metal, about 1.5" long, which is screwed to the floor or threshold, a groove is morticed into the bottom of the door and the door slides back and forth on the guide - never seen, nothing to trip on or collect dust.  Here's a photo:

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We've added a new product - GEZE EOL N window operators

Get those high up windows moving - just for letting in some fresh air - or as part of your automated smoke ventilation strategy, at last an affordable solution from one of the world's leading window operator manufacturers.  Did you know "RWA" is a German acronym for “Rauch-und Warmefreihaltung” which loosely translates to “emergency smoke and heat extraction”?

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Is there a way of determining the position the hinges need to go on a door?

Hinge positioning is determined by the size, weight and construction of the door and its intended use.  The top and bottom hinges are easy - around 250mm from the top and bottom of the door.  The most common position for the third hinge is in the middle, this is a good position where the loading is normal.  The middle hinge will also stop a door from warping in a humid environment.  Where a door is heavier, wider or has a door closer, then the middle hinge should be moved up to about 200mm below the top hinge.  When four hinges are used due to extra weight, height, width, abuse level, the hinges can be either equally positioned or set as two pairs at the top and bottom separated by about 200mm.

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We recently bought your R40.16 timber sliding door kits up to 40kg, but we've changed the doors to heavy pine ones as they're going to have regular use. Do you have anything suitable?

For doors up to 80kg each in weight, you can use the same track as the R40 that you already have, and buy the Rollan 80 extra door packs, this will give you the wheels etc to run in the tracks, which are strong enough to support your doors.  If the doors are more than 80kg each, then you'd need to go up to the Perlan 140 sliding door gear, which is made by the same manfacturer, Geze, but has a heavier duty track to the Rollan.

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Our local club has an external opening emergency exit door which is fitted with an Exidor panic bar on the inside. Externally there is no way of opening the door and due to the door opening to an external smoking area we would like to fit some sort of hardware whereby the external handle can be disabled for security, but enabled while the property is occupied. This needs to be locked at night. What can we use?

We would suggest a door closer, such as the Geze TS2000, used in combination with an outside access device, such as the Exidor 322EC lockable door handle which will be freely usable during club opening hours, then locked at night.

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What is a rebated door?

I need to put crash bars on double doors, can you tell me what are rebated doors? Rebated double doors have a lip on the vertical edge where they meet, called a "rebated meeting stile".  Shown in the photo below, there is a primary or leading leaf (A) which can open and close without effecting the secondary or following leaf (B). If the secondary door is opened, it needs to close fully into the frame BEFORE the primary leaf.  The primary door can be on the left or the right, and our panic hardware for rebated doors is suitable for either handing.  The alternative to rebated doors is "plain meeting stiles" where the two leaves come together squarely.

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Congratulations Stuart!

We'd like to say a big thank you & well done to Stuart Christie for planting the Doorstuff flag at Mount Everest Base Camp.  Home today, he's raised a shed load of money for the British Heart Foundation and achieved a huge personal victory in memory of his mother-in-law Sue.  Way to go, Stuart!

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Please can you advise me as to which sort of door closer I should buy; I have two doors which are 1100mm wide solid heavyish doors. I want them to be easily opened by the tenants, and not to slam closed, but to close slowly and fully?

If the doors are going to get a lot of traffic, we'd recommend a GEZE TS4000, or at least a GEZE TS2000 NVBC (a door of 1100mm wide will require at least power size 4) but if there are any draught seals on the doors, it may need to be a higher power size.  If the area is prone to vandalism, then you might also consider having a guide rail door closer such as the GEZE TS5000, which has no projecting arm.

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We are considering your Foldaside 100, but our present sliding folding gear is top hanging and has no bottom guide rail. At the bottom there is a join of two carpets and a metal strip to prevent the edges fraying. The underlying floor is also concrete and it would therefore be difficult to create a 15mm groove in to which to set the bottom guide. Is the bottom guide strictly necessary in this case please?

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Can the GEZE Rollan 40 door track can be mounted into the ceiling, or is it only "side mounted"?

Rollan sliding door gear can be mounted directly to the ceiling, or a joist above.  If that's how you fit it, you may just discard the wall mounting brackets.

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I have a double/glazed aluminium outward opening front porch door which gets taken by wind. The standard stay fitted breaks and is therefore in danger of damage. Is the GEZE TS3000 BC successfully fitted in this situation?

Assuming the danger of damage you mention is to the door itself as it hits the reveal of the wall outside and/or to the hinges and frame when the wind levers the door out against the reveal?  The GEZE TS3000 BC, and any guide rail door closer, permits the door to open only to 120° maximum.  The BC refers to "back check" which will help in your case by providing resistance when the wind opens the door, however there will be extra force on the door which still has to be born by the closer and the hinges.  Since you are wanting to fit the closer to the opposite hinge side of door (push side) you will have to use the Figure 61 fixing.  You will need to check you have enough room on the frame for the body of the closer, and we strongly recommend buying a mounting plate, and bolting through the frame when fitting.  With all these caveats taken into careful onsideration, the TS3000 BC is theoretically a good choice for your scenario.

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Is there a special tool required to install the AA45 concealed door closer. I was wondering how you open and fix the second face against the spring tension?

Yes, they come with a small metal retainer which holds the chain out while you fit it.  You'll need to attach the plate to the frame (or a spare bit of wood) then pull the chain out as far as it'll come and slip in the retainer.  Next detach the plate from the frame and fit the door closer into the door, then finally re-attach the plate to the frame and remove the retainer, so the spring can re-tension the chain.

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Doorstuff are proud to introduce the EUROSPEC Steelworx range of stainless steel door handles.

The range includes six selected contemporary designs including Return to Door, Mitred and Straight lever handles that are used throughout commercial buildings, schools and hospitals as well as the innovative styles such as the Curved and Propeller levers. Manufactured by EUROSPEC who are part of THE CARLISLE BRASS DESIGN GROUP the levers are chosen for their high quality, lasting performance and enduring designs.  Doorstuff is keeping all of the lever handles in stock, so they can be purchased separately  or as complete sets with a with a tubular mortice latch, mortice bathroom lock with thumbturn or with a 5 lever BS insurance rated lock case for ease of specifying. All of these items are compatible with each other.

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Handing lift off hinges

Taken from Royde & Tucker's literature, this useful illustration is helpful for deciding which hand hinges are required:-

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The Rollan sliding door gear kit comes with short metal floor guides...

...which are designed to be used in conjunction with a groove which you have to mortice into the bottom of the door.  If the door doesn't travel more than it's own width, then manufacturer Geze's invisible Rollan floor guide is the best & most elegant thing to use:-

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Frameless glass sliding door cabinets

Ideal for trophy cupboards and shop display cabinets, the Henderson Zenith sliding door gear is a cost effective and smooth running kit to get your glass panels sliding. There are 3 kit sizes available: 1200mm, 1500mm or 1800mm, each suitable for two doors of 6mm thickness glass.

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New product launch: the Exidor 4870 E-mag door closer

A hold open and free swing door closers which can be fitted on either side of the door in Fig 1 or Fig 66 all in one box.  This British made door closer gives good reliability with the flexibility that one unit covers both eventualities.  In stock with quantity discounts.

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Intumescent strips for fire doors

Fire Regulations require intumescent seals to be rebated into the edge of fire doors to provide passive fire protection. Upon exposure to heat in the event of a fire, the intumescent material swells up to seal the gap between door and frame, this dramatically slows down the spread of the fire from room to room, giving precious time for evacuation and rescue. Depending upon the door and the application, these may be 30 minute or 60 minute fire seals, and they may be just fire seals or fire & smoke, which incorporate a brush or rubberised strip which prevents smoke from passing through the gap. If you’re not sure which ones you need, check with your Fire Officer or Building Control Officer. Doorstuff supplies 3 sizes of each type, available in both white and brown, prices start at £1.17 per 2100mm strip.

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Karcher Door Handles "Designs of Steel"

Aesthetic forms, high quality and innovative ideas - the patented rose construction in Karcher Design door handles and fittings consist of 3 parts and guarantees a surprisingly simple assembly. For the amateur this is precise and safe, while saving the expert time and money. They are fitted and bolted through boths sides of the door, and a well designed combination of positioning studs, spindle features and a securing grubscrew ensure accuracy and durability for a long life time of style and practicality. Doorstuff holds four models of Karcher handles in stock: The R38 Starlight, the R40 Phoenix (pictured above), the ER27 Crete and the ER35 Lignano, as well as a wide selection of matching Karcher escutcheons and bathroom thumbturns in both Satin and Duo finishes. We are regularly receiving deliveries from Germany, so any Karcher Design model may be stocked to your order.

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Briton Exit Hardware

 

Briton have a comprehensive and versatile range of exit hardware that combines the functional needs of safety and security with aesthetic lines.  Briton exit hardware is the ideal choice for all panic and emergency applications including hospitals, schools, hotels, transport hubs, retail and commercial offices. The Briton 1438 (pictured) is a surface mounted rim latch for single and double door fire exit applications. Simply depressing the pad provides safe and speedy exit in the event of an emergency, whilst maintaining security against intrusion. An adaptor for using a rim cylinder for outside access is supplied as standard. We hold good stock levels of Briton Exit Hardware available for immediate dispatch.

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The HOPPE AR910 Architectural Mortice Lock Case

Standards and Certification: Quality & Performance: Successfully type tested to all the requirements of BS EN 12209: 2003 Manufactured In Europe by an ISO 9000 Registered Company Fire Safety: Included in a successful fire test to BS EN 1634 Part 1: 2000. For use on a 1 hour fire door CE Marked: Certificate: 1121-CPD-AG0067 Certifire Approved Product: Certificate CF530 Conformity Statement: Meets the dimensional recommendations of BS8300 and Approved Document “M” Features: Case – mild steel/black powder coated finish, pierced t • o accept bolt through furniture and escutcheons with 38mm centres • Backset – 60mm (other sizes to order) • Centres – 72mm • Latchbolt – nickel plated solid brass guided latchbolt, easily reversible without opening case • Follower – 8mm zinc alloy follower (high copper content for additional strength) with spindle gripping feature • Deadbolt – zinc alloy single throw with 20mm projection (high copper content for additional strength) • Forend and striking plates available square or radius • Suitable for sprung and most unsprung lever furniture • Satin/polished stainless steel or polished brass forend and striking plate • 5 year guarantee

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NEW!!! Bottom rolling kit for wardrobes up to 3m wide

Introducing the SAHECO SF-25 sliding door gear for wardrobes and cabinets in a range of kit sizes from 1 to 3 metres in width. Sturdy and smooth running, the SF-25 replaces the COBURN Jason in our range, and brings with it advantages of design, flexibility and track length. Comes with two bottom tracks and two top tracks, rollers and top guides. The Saheco SF-25 is suitable for wardrobe and cupboard doors in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, dressing rooms or studies and is especially suited for doors in rooms with angled ceilings.

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25 year maintenance-free guaranteed hinges

ROYDE & TUCKER HI-LOAD hinges are designed for medium and high frequency use doors. In accordance with BS 4787, three hinges per door leaf should be fitted. HI-LOAD hinges are guaranteed against wear for a period of 25 years, provided they are correctly specified and fitted. A favourite for 44mm thick fire doors is the H102 fixed pin hinge:- • 100x88x3mm Triple knuckle butt hinge • Grade 316 or 304 stainless steel or mild steel • Maintenance free, guaranteed for 25 years • CE Certificate No. 1121-CPD-AC0063 • Certifire Approved –CF209 • To BS EN 1935 Grade 13 • c/w M5 x 30mm screws • Appropriate for use with back check door closers • Maximum adjusted door weight 120kg • Minimum door thickness 44mm

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New Mechanical Lock With Optional Hold Open Function

The new Briton 9160 Push Button Mechanical Lock comes complete with an optional hold open function and replaces the Briton 9150, 9155 and P2250 mechanical locks. With a snib on the backplate, the new 9160 allows users the choice of hold open or not. The new lock also enables door hardware specialists to reduce their stock levels as they only need to stock one variant now instead of two. • Ideally suited to areas which require restricted but convenient access, such as offices, workshops and storerooms. • Single PIN code with choice of over 8,000 options • Simple code change mechanism • Suitable for light duty and internal use only • Spindle can be cut on site to suit doors between 35mm and 60mm thick If the hold open feature is not required it can be disabled easily:

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GEZE door hold open magnet

Wall mounted electromagnetic door hold open devices are used for holding open fire doors which have mechanical door closers fitted. They must be connected to a smoke detection system or fire alarm panel which, in the case of fire, interrupts the clamping power supply.  Thus the door is released and is closed by the door closer.  Suitable for use with power size 3-6 door closers | Suitable for use on timber doors of any width up to 1450mm | 24v lower power unit | Integrated test button on the unit | To be used with counter plate C or counter plate E

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The HIDEAWAY™ Pocket Door...

...Frame Kit is a simple way to increase available space in many domestic applications, particularly dining rooms, en-suite bathrooms, cloakrooms and doors into kitchens.  Using a 35mm thick standard domestic timber door, a finished wall thickness of 115mm can be achieved including the wallboards, allowing the door to slide into the pocket within the wall.