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Thanks for all replies while I wait for this company to get back to me, my door appears fine with no noises after 2-3 days so perhaps needed to bed in. maybe its of no concern again, but does the distance between the gaps need to be equal in distance? I noticed that between top, middle and...

Thanks, I did try the spirit levels around the inside of the frame avoiding any screws/door metal bits and even on the outside frame and it all appears true vertical and horizontal, so those angles should be 90 degrees. I just couldn't get my head around why 2 different carpenters squares were...

Hi I have recently had a composite back door installed, it was supplied and fitted by a company. I pay after I am happy (not paid yet), which is why I used them. The door fitters took less then 2hrs to remove old wooden door and reinstall new one, however 1 day after the door is making creaking...

thanks, have no idea how to do it but having just been quoted £350 to replace 3 hinges on my 3 week old composite door (he claims my hinges are causing my door to drop on one side) this article should be stickied! Also to note I did not pay £350 for new hinges!

Did this and its pretty much plumb in all areas, but I had a door fitter take a look at the door installation. He checked with an laser measure and found the door is off set and showed me the line/light going wonky and its not installed correctly, so this job needs an re-installation to fix the...

Yes I agree having tried to adjust my hinges I gave up, it requires skill and timing. Since you have some skill regarding adjustments can you please check my thread and issue, I am looking for advice on an issue I have with my front door here, thanks

Hi I recently had a front composite door installed. The tradesmen were not able to do the adjustments sadly, they lacked experience (wont be using them again). Door locks/opens and closes for now but its catching the lock slightly/stiff a bit. My door has thinner and wider gaps along the door...

£120 is still not too bad, I currently had a similar issue with door alignment and struggling to get anyone out to look at it. Did you manage to fix it yourself, I have tried but this is not an easy job imo. Firstly there are multiple points you need to adjust, I have 9 different bolts! and...

thanks, I contacted winkhause tech support and they suggested the exact information you did so you were spot on. I have asked them for an auto lock which should work with my existing gear and further advice. Thanks again for all the information.

hi I have attached pictures of the lock type currently installed (split follower operated) Do you know if this is a split spindle multilock?

Thank you once again, it sounds like the door manufacturer put the standard mulitlock since that is why it came with the solid bar piece, it works perfect with that bit. I am contacting the door company and asking if this is the case and what can be done to fix the issue. Would it be an easy...

Thanks, so would I need to replace my Platinum euro lock with a split spindle lock and then it will work with the split spindle lever? (allowing me to auto lock when exiting front home and slamming door behind me and then using a front door key to open front door to get back in home)

Hi thanks, its a platinum key with a thumb turn on inside. I did inquire to the door company (GRP composite) if the split spindle would be compatible with the platinum key and thumb turn they just said yes, is this incorrect?

Hello just require some advice I have replaced my solid split spindle (solid metal part) with an split spindle, this way the door auto locks when I exit the property and slam the door behind me. But when I return to the property later, use my front door keys it won't open. Fortunately someone...

thanks for the reply, I think to avoid any type of issue we are going for the 50mm pvc threshold option which has much better thermal performance. In the future we can get a better higher door step too make it easier to get in and out it, was just more about the stepping for a pensioner with...

Hi I am considering a composite door from a UK company (GSRcompositedoors) It has 3 options, 50mm and 70mm and an 15mm Aluminium threshold, these are the clearance height plastic bits at the bottom of the doors and part of the upvc frame itself. See this picture: The question Is a 50-70mm...

thanks that sounds a safer plan!

oh right yes It wouldn't be required with levers anyhow, is there any other way rather then doing this bung blocking in the loft tank since its very unsafe up there since no loft boards, one foot and ill probably go through the ceiling.

thanks that does make better sense now, explains why I was unable to work on the hot water tap side in kitchen I will consider lever valves now. This bunging of cold water cistern/loft tank, sounds like a bit of work perhaps having never done this, could a plumber fit an lever valve or isolator...

Hi I have an issue, I have a system boiler downstairs with a hot water cylinder directly above it upstairs and then the hot water cylinder is connected to a cold water tank in the loft. I have a stop cock tap in the front of my house under a flap, another stop cock under the kitchen tap. I...