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Hanging A New Door

11.06.2009 · Posted in Home and Garden Articles

The most important factor when planning how to install your door is the same factor that will hopefully have guided the whole process of choice, storing and finishing your new doors – get plenty of information on the subject and allow plenty of time.nnThe saying “more haste, less speed” applies to this job, so go carefully and your doors will give pleasure for many years to come.nnYour doors should be in controlled storage until it’s time to install them.nnMake sure you have enough helpers to unwrap and then move the doors into place. They can be fragile and be damaged so do take care over this.nnHopefully before hanging the doors, you’ll be prepared for the necessary protection and staining/finishing/painting which is recommended by the door manufacturer. Consider the debate between water- based and solvent -based protections and make your own decisions in the light of your suppliers’ advice. You’ll need to take the guarantee aspect into consideration as well. Factory finished doors are a simpler option.nnRemember that you’ll have to finish frames as well if you’re also fitting new ones. The backs of any new frames must be coated before fitting.nnNow you’re sure the doors are coated, you can carefully carry them to their final position.nnAlthough physically hanging them is quite easy, you have some important parameters to respect when fitting the doors.nnWhere Fire Resistant doors are concerned, any modifications will be have to be made in the factory to ensure they retain their efficiency and safety. If you want to make changes for your home, discuss this with your supplier to understand what changes can legally be made. If you modify them on site, you’ll need to get the agreement of the area Fire Officer.nnSafety standards for glazed doors mean that doors should leave the factory with toughened glass already in place.nnDoors are very carefully constructed to offer the maximum strength, so please be careful if you need to make even small modifications. Don’t cut into frame or door joints when installing hinges or other items – this is vital in the case of exterior doors when safety depends upon strength. When you do cut or drill into other parts of the wood don’t forget to coat these areas thoroughly with a protective coat.nnFor safety reasons you will need to use more than the minimum two hinges on some doors. You’ll need to consider the not only the weight of the door but also the use. Not only External doors, but also those which may experience steam, for example kitchens, may require extra hinges.nnHaving fully considered your personal requirements and discussed them with the supplier, you’ll be well prepared with finishing and door furniture materials, and ready to hang your doors.nnYou can easily complete the fitting with the help of one or two others. It will be simple to follow the supplier’s instructions – try watching a couple of videos on the Internet if you have any concerns. If you’ve taken your time and listened to advice, you’ll know how to install your doors and will achieve a satisfactory result.

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