There is a surprisingly large market for doors. When you think about it though this makes sense because every house needs at least one. A large supply of different types of doors has made it hard for the consumer to select. I am going to try and help by talking about UPVC French doors. Some people find […]
Secondary glazing can provide a cost-effective and efficient way of improving the heat retention, sound reduction and security of your windows. Secondary glazing involves installing a “secondary” window, i.e. a fully independent internal window, on the room side of your existing primary window. Fitting an internal secondary window forms double glazing with your existing single glazed […]
uPVC windows and doors are ideal for every climatic condition and result in providing a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in your house. uPVC windows and doors have efficient thermal insulation resulting in minimum heat lose in Winters and reduce heat gain in summers . The glazing is also of utmost importance for good thermal values, […]
Most people today will ensure that their homes enjoy the convenience of double glazing. For some they know the benefits and check each window to ensure it is made of two glass panes with a gas fill between. For others, they know that everyone else has double glazed windows, but they don’t’ know why they […]
The last few years has seen a surge in interior designers’ recommending the use of bi-fold doors in every type of property you can imagine. As door specialists, with more than 30 years’ experience, we are often asked where bi-folds are best suited to in the home and, the answer is, in more places than […]
How Plywood is Made Plywood is basically a pile of layers bonded together and covered with a veneer on the front and back. The simplest plywood consists of a particle board center with a veneer on both sides. Next is a veneer core with several additional layers of veneer set crosswise to each other and finished with […]
Aluminium windows and doors are becoming an increasingly popular choice for contemporary buildings, both from a residential and commercial standpoint. Nowadays, aluminium doors offer a slim, streamlined aesthetic that makes them an ideal fit for contemporary designs. If you would like to upgrade the levels of security, insulation or aesthetics in your building or home, then […]
Not all front doors are created equally. There are many differences, but arguably the most significant is the material or materials used to produce them. In the main, external doors are built either from wood, uPVC, or a composite of various materials. Let’s examine the respective merits and drawbacks of uPVC and composite doors. After considering these, […]
Rockdoor has been the driving force behind composite door technology for over 20 years. We use nickel-coated solid brass for our hook locks, high impact PVC-u skins to resist cut-through, carbon fibre to reinforce our inner frames and a unique S-Glaze system that locks the glass into your door for life. Nearly 70% of burglaries involve forced […]
Timber Bifolds A beautiful and classic option for those creating a traditional-style home or looking to install in a period property, timber doors come in various finishes. Engineered timbers are ideal as they have more dimensional stability than solid timber doors. Softwood products are cheaper than hardwood, but some lower-end models can still be prone to warping over […]
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