exterior doors

I’m looking to paint our door canopy white. When we got the survey completed it was stated as PVC and timber. However I want to be sure to get the right paint and prepare the surface correctly. Can anyone provide some insight please?

Hey all, I have been tackling some of my exterior chores over the past couple of weeks and want to get all maintainance/repair jobs done before the nice weather so I can enjoy it without worrying about preparing for next winter. Anyway, out of my extremely long list of jobs to do, here are a...

Hey all, I have been tackling some of my exterior chores over the past couple of weeks and want to get all maintainance/repair jobs done before the nice weather so I can enjoy it without worrying about preparing for next winter. Anyway, out of my extremely long list of jobs to do, here are a...

I'm planning on replacing my sliding patio doors next year so I'm after a short term fix for the old wooden frame that has rotten in parts and have come off. Could I use expanding foam or some sort of putty to fill it till I'm able to replace the frames and doors to stop bugs or the cold...

I have a metal skinned exterior door on my garage with a window in it. The window frame is plastic and screws through from one side to the other clamping it in with the glass between. It is replaceable however I can only find them on US sites. Any thoughts as to where I could buy one from? Thanks

Hi, I need to replace my back door as it’s in seriously bad shape and bottom of the frame had rotted. I want to replace frame and door with wood again. house is late 60’s. The roof above utility room is flat. Utility room wall is single skin solid - unsure what it’s made of as outside is...

We have an external door that requires replacing. As the porch windows/frames are uPVC, does that mean the only doors can be fit are uPVC only? ie. not wood or composite? Do the measurements of the new door have to match the old one exactly? New door measures 920mm wide, old measure 960mm...

Hi I have been asked by a friend if I could stain and varnish the smoking shelter at his pub, can anyone tell me what type of wood this is? I only ask because maybe i could forget about the stain and just clear coat it. Any advise would be much appreciated. Thanks

Hi, We would some general advice on front door fitting when it comes to replacing a UPVC door with a timber door. We have a UPVC door and we want to replace it with a timber door which was given to us by family. We understand we will need a new external door frame as well and to make good of...

Hi there I am looking for multi skilled contractors to deliver property refurbishments on a on-going contract. This is refurbishment of social rental properties. Doors, windows, drainage, carpentry, plumbing, decorating, kitchens, bathrooms & flooring to name but a few of the areas of work...