Most doors that have dropped or become out of alignment will become hard to close, draughty, and difficult to lock. Many people tolerate this, but the extra stress on the locking system will eventually cause something to break, rendering the door unusable. The good news is that by resetting the door to be level and square, it will be much easier to operate.

Facts:

uPVC doors drop due to poor glazing.
Composite doors cannot drop.
Do NOT use WD-40 on door locks (see our door care guide below).

Door locks, hinges, handles, and letter plates all suffer from our Fylde coast weather. The good news is that most can be replaced. Many replacement parts, including door cylinders, can be replaced the same day or within a couple of days if the parts need to be ordered.

Fact:

There are hundreds of different variations of locks.
Handles come in over 10 different colors and have different spindle thicknesses and lengths.
There are over 50 different types of door hinges.

Gaskets and seals degrade as the oil dries out, causing them to break up and leave gaps in the door’s weather seal or black streaks down the frames. Most gaskets can be replaced, but they need to be ordered in advance of fitting.

Facts:

There are 15 different types of seals and gaskets, with hundreds of sub-variations.
Door openings tend to have bubble or flipper gaskets.
New doors tend to have bonded compression seals.
Old doors tend to have wedge or e-gaskets and security glazing tape.
Rubber seals on glazing beads cannot be replaced except on very old doors.

Your old panes of misted glass are not just unsightly but also fail to provide any energy efficiency to your home. We offer a complete glass replacement service, along with some upgrade options.

Safety glass should be installed in all doors and any windows adjacent to a door.

Replace misted glass.
Upgrade to energy-saving glass (if not already installed).
Upgrade to security glass.
Install obscure glass for privacy.

We offer a range of replacement door panels in various shapes, colors, and glazing options.

Click on the PDF link below to view our range of door panel choices. Letterboxes are included in the door panel if required. Please note that color matches are not guaranteed due to age and discoloration.

If you’re a landlord looking for the most cost-effective option for your rental property, we have a selection of stock white panels, both glazed and unglazed.

PDF Door Panel Brochure 

Keep your old doors looking new and fresh. We can replace the old sealants and even add new trims, making your old, tired windows look shiny and new again.