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New doors and linings: what heights are door hinges traditionally fixed at? (762x1981) thank you, Dain

Hi, I'm currently doing some work on the front garden to take the ground level below Dpc level and have removed paving slabs from the whole area. However after removing the ones in front of the front door, it's exposed the sub floor beneath the hallway. There's no outer brick skin present just...

Did a dry fitting of the door into the frame and it fit perfectly with 20cent coin (2p UK equivalent) gap the whole way around. I installed hinges on the door and was really happy with how flush i got the hinges into the door and frame. In spite of this the door is very tight/doesnt close on the...

I’m Building an angled understairs door liner for a wc in the opening. For the angled section of the frame can I just make use of the angled section in the frame work as is ? (Then pack it out to the depth of the frame after?) reason being I want to keep the notch off the door as small as...

Hi everyone, Would like some advice on insulation of the front door. The front door is made out a really nice wooden frame (looks better on the outside): And I really like the look of it, however it's not the warmest. The bottom panels were just basic thin wood ones so I was able to cover them...

Hi all, I'm after some advice please. The lintel above my garage door is cracked (see pictures) and needs replacing (along with the garage door). The garage roof is pretty thick concrete... I've had 2 builders come round so far to look at the job, the first one says that as the lintel and the...

Hi there, I hope this is the right place to post this. We have a Neff s51m53x1gb built-in dishwasher, and we're in the process of getting a new kitchen so installing it in to new units. There was a seal or skirt that ran along the edge of the dishwasher before that has now been broken or torn...

This is not exactly a DIY as I won't be doing this myself. I wanted to ask for the collective wisdom of what type of contractors this will entail (who will I need). I want to increase the door height in my flat. Above the existing doors is hollow (plaster) and can be knocked down. I will need a...

Hi folks, I have a bit of a challenge, I’d appreciate help with, please. The hardwood threshold was rotten right Through on our lower ground floor (Victorian) front door. I’ve pulled it out, removed a few bricks, and am trying to place a new one in its place. The trouble is the ground level...

Hi all! Long term lurker, first time poster here - been using DIYnot forums for many years and always managed to find an answer, alas this one has me stumped so time to create an account and get posting! We have some bifold doors in our kitchen that occassionaly leak in a very specific place...

hi everyone. my garage door is stuck. i can force it open but it's difficult and probably not doing it any good. I think one of my springs has gone, but i don't know what they should look like. here are some pics of the left and right springs. can someone help confirm if one, or both, are...

I have an existing door between my living room and conservatory that has dropped and needs adjustment, the bolt part of the locking mechanism no longer fits in the receiving part. Photos The hinges are solid (not flag hinges) and the fixing holes in the hinge and frame are not slotted...

Hi all, I'm planning to refinish my front door with sikkens 7. Before I start I want to fill some gaps in it to prevent drafts and water ingress. There is sone kind of silicone already in place, which blends in really well, any idea what it might be? Check the pictures out for a better...

I am building a sound studio on the top floor of an office building and because it will be a "room within a room" design (for soundproofing), the inner dimensions will shrink a fair bit. So, Is there a minimum height regulation for the doors? I have space for a 1940mm high door. Is that OK?

Hello, We need to replace our current internal french doors, however the width of the door frame is 1390mm and the standard door sizes seem to be either 1372mm or 1524mm, both too big or too small. Does anyone have any ideas of the options outside of getting bespoke doors made? Could we cut...

i`m in the middle of full renovation and because i`m going to convert my loft build regulation want all the door to be fire rated. As Next week the plaster will come down I have to buy and install the door frame to make sure the plaster will align with it. As I never purchases a door lining...

Hi, Just wondering if anybody could give me any advice. I'm looking to buy a 3 seater sofa, the problem I've got is, im not sure if it's going to fit through my front door. My front door dimensions are: Height - 73" (186cm) Width - 29" (74cm) The sofa's dimensions are: Height 37" (94cm)...

I need to fit a door lining where a wall is to be dry lined (presuming that spread would want the door lining fitted before dry lining the wall). 10mm deep cable capping to accommodate, plus 12.5mm board and 3mm skim? I was thinking of setting the door lining maybe 30mm proud, giving approx...

Hi there I have just replaced all the interior door knobs in my house. The old owners had installed deadlocks on all the doors and now I have large holes in the door that need to be filled. I have attached an image so its easier to understand what I need to fill. What's the best way to fill...

One of the hook points on my uPVC door appears to have jammed after it was opened (a visitor managed to do it somehow) and whilst the rest of the lock mechanism seems to be working ok, it's stopping me from closing the door over. Does this sound like a full lock replacement job?