Recent content by AnRuaRi

It's timber... stick with timber. If the frame is flush with the edge of the structural opening then fit a curved architrave as follows. Fill the gap with expanding foam. Be very carefull not to use too much it is a bitch to remove cleanly from finished surfaces. use a sheet of plywood or MDF...

It's impossible to paint the bottom of the door after it's hung. To prevent to door absorbing moisture though this surface it must be sealed with varnish or paint before you hang it. It will be unsealed as sold because you may need to remove some mms of timber to fit your existing frame. Once...

I would warn that the existing hinge points may be weakened if doors have been removed or re-hung previously. If there are any cracks or weakness apparent when you remove the old hinges you may be well advised to apply filler to the locations of the old hinges, and cut new hinge locations for...

I'm fitting a new door in a timber stud wall. the wall is non load bearing as it infills a space which was previously widened and later closed back up again. there is an existing RSJ I beam above the stud wall carrying the load from above. my door will be around 150mm below the RSJ. I want to...

I know this is Late, but others may have similar questions: I am an acoustic consultant. this is my professional specialty. I design this type of arrangement for Hotels Studios and other scenarios where high sound insulation is needed through a wall with a door. Allow for a larger door jamb...