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John Joe 1967

Is there any benefit in putting a leading edge on the hinge side of an internal door?

John Joe 1967

The doors are solid, but I was thinking would the door look peculiar if the head sloped so much. Do you compromise having a sloping head with an uneven gap between the top of the door and the frame?

John Joe 1967

I am going to replace my existing internal doors. My house is nearly 100 years old. The existing door casings are not perfect i presume due to settlement. If the head of the door lining is out of level, would you cut the top of the door, (so the door is then longer on one side) to try to follow the ...

John Joe 1967

I'm hanging new doors throughout my house. I have hung 2 external doors. I use a Trend hinge jig. The 2 external doors have been hung and when the doors (before any locks have been fitted) are fully closed you can feel a slight pressure in the hinges, forcing the door to spring open. The door pushes...

John Joe 1967

Is it ok to use standard 12.5mm plasterboard to dot and dab kitchen walls.

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Hanging doors. Leading edge.

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New doors in old house and fitting to frames

Door hanging and slight pressure in hinges

Dot and dab kitchen walls and using 12.5mm plasterboard