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Hanging A Door Using T Hinges: A How-To Guide

by UK Oak Doors on Jun 18 2012
T-hinges are as much a part of the style of a country cottage doorway as the door they hold up. Unlike its more common cousins that are usually hidden from view, the t-hinge sits proudly exposed on top of the wood even when closed.
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Top Five Things to Consider When Choosing Interior Doors

by UK Oak Doors on May 21 2012
Professional interior designers have always placed the correct choice of interior doors high on the list of importance when considering where to get the most ‘bang for your buck’ on a redecoration or remodelling project.
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A Guide to the Specification of Different Door Hinges

by UK Oak Doors on May 14 2012
There are aspects of home renovation that are exciting and rewarding, after all you are deciding on the surroundings you and your family will be living in for some time to come. But then again, there are also the more mundane details that need to be taken care of.
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DIY Disasters Solved

by UK Oak Doors on Apr 04 2012
There is something about a Bank Holiday that makes some wives think their husbands should be occupied putting up shelves or fixing a plumbing problem. Occasionally women themselves decide that there is no better time than a Bank Holiday to hang

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UK Oak Doors Customer Photo Competition 2011

by UK Oak Doors on Nov 08 2011
We’re giving you the chance to win some great prizes simply by sending in photographs of your doors.  They can be external or internal doors but they need to be in a setting rather than standing alone in or out of a box! Ideally they would feature oak doors that you have purchased from us, or perhaps some door furniture? It's really up to you. 1st Prize: £450 voucher to spend on our UK Oak Doors site. 2nd Prize: £250 voucher to spend on the site. 3rd Prize: £150 voucher to spend on the site. Plus we are also offering an extra bonus prize of a digital camera for the most inventive picture with the biggest 'wow' factor! As well as a wide variety of internal and external doors, UK Oak Doors also sell ironmongery, architrave, skirting boards, designer handles and more. The lucky winners will receive voucher codes which they can use for any goods on the site. To enter the competition simply email us with your door pictures and send along with your name, address and telephone number to competitions@ukoakdoors.co.uk. You have until midnight on the 7th of December to enter. The winners will be notified by email within 48 hours of closing. As a guide, photos should be high quality and no more than 10MB. Make sure the doors are in situ and best of luck! Terms and Conditions: The first prize is a £450 voucher, the second prize is a £250 voucher and the third prize is a £150 voucher to spend at www.ukoakdoors.co.uk. Any spend exceeding these amounts must be covered by the winners. All prizes are non transferable and there are no cash alternatives. No purchase is necessary to enter the competition. Entrants must send their picture(s) along with their name, address and telephone number to competitions@ukoakdoors.co.uk. Failure to do both will result in exclusion from the draw. You must be a resident of the United Kingdom in order to be eligible for the competition. Entrants can submit up to four photos but only one photo by any individual entrant can be included in the final shortlist. Images may be digitally enhanced to remove spots or scratches, but not manipulated. Entrants can enhance the picture to make it brighter, clearer etc, but not manipulate the content. UK Oak Doors and the judges reserve the right to exclude any image they believe may have been excessively treated so as to alter its authenticity. Employees of UK Oak Doors, their immediate families, press, agencies, sponsors and commercial partners or any other persons directly or indirectly connected with the competition are not eligible to enter the competition. The winners will be chosen from all valid entries. Images will be judged on originality, composition, overall impact and artistic merit. The winners will be notified by email within 48 hours of the competition closing. The winners will then have seven days to respond. If the winner does not respond within seven days of receiving the winning email, another winner will be drawn. The winners will then have 6 months in which to redeem the offer. The order to redeem the prize must be placed over the telephone and confirmed by email. The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The competition will run from 09/11/2011 until 07/12/2011. All images submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them and must not have been published elsewhere or have won a prize in any other photographic competition. It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that any images they submit have been taken with the permission of the subject and do not infringe the copyright of any third party or any laws. Entrants must warrant that the photograph they are submitting is their own work and that they own the copyright for it. Copyright in all images submitted for this competition remains with the respective entrants. However, in consideration of their providing the Competition, each entrant grants a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual licence to UK Oak Doors to feature any or all of the submitted images in any of their publications, their websites and/or in any promotional material connected to this competition. UK Oak Doors are compliant with the data protection act. Our policy is such that we will not pass on your details to any third party without your prior consent. Entry and participation in the competition shall be deemed an unconditional acceptance by you of these Terms.
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How To Repair a Rotten Door Frame

by UK Oak Doors on Sep 02 2011
Repairing a Rotten Door Frame: The strength and security of a door are only as solid as the frame it is in. One of the most common causes for an entrance requiring a new door is due to rotten wood. This occurs wherever the frame is constantly in contact with water. Obviously it is therefore most common at the bottom of the frame where standing water may collect due to drainage issues. However, it does occur where drain pipes are poorly directed or overflow regularly so that other areas of the frame are constantly damp or wet; all causing the problem of the rotten door frame. Many people believe that once a door frame has rotted it should be replaced in its entirety but if the rot is caught early enough this isn't necessarily the case (therefore freeing up some cash to spend on a lovely new oak door!). Where the frame has suffered rot it will be too damaged for any treatment and must be cut out of the frame and new wood put in its place to prevent the rot spreading. Of course it is paramount that the door and door frame should be properly treated and maintained at installation using the correct treatment products such as Hardwax Oils from Treatex or Impranol treatments for external doors but if you have a rotten door frame where the from rot is in small patches then we have a step by step guide to help remove the rot. Rotten door frame repair - Things you will need:- hammer, screwdriver, suitable replacement wood, sandpaper, nails or screws, tape measure, wood primer, chosen exterior wood coating to match frame, wood putty, pencil. Step 1 – Discover the Source of the Water Causing the Problem There's no point fixing the rotten door frame unless you address the issues causing the water to affect the door in the first place. If the door frame is over ten years old then the rot may be due to a lack of maintenance rather than a specific drainage problem. Step 2 – Inspect the Frame Carefully assess how much of the frame has been affected. Press into the wood to look for 'give' which will show problems deeper inside the wood that are not apparent on the surface. Draw a pencil line two inches above the top of the rot (if addressing rot at the base of the frame which is most common). This ensures all rotten wood will be removed from affected area plus a small 'safety barrier' of healthy door frame. Step 3 – Remove Rotten Wood After removing the door if affected area is on the hinge side, carefully cut along the line previously marked. If further rotten wood is discovered when cutting the frame then repeat steps 3 and 4 until all rotten wood has been removed plus a further 2 inches of frame from the rot. Carefully pry out the cut section and measure the size of the gap with the tape measure. Then mark out the exact size on the replacement frame material and cut out precisely. Then treat the replacement frame part with wood primer and also the exposed wood on the frame where the old rotten part was removed. Step 4 – Fit New Frame Part Depending on the thickness of the original frame use either wood glue to stick new frame part in place or screws. Wood glue should be applied to the old frame on the lower face that comes in to contact with the upper face of the new frame part (basically where old and new parts meet). In order to seal up any gaps use wood putty and then finish the job by applying the matching paint or waxes or oils to suit the original look of the frame. Sand down and retreat areas to help get a better match between old and new sections of frame. Hopefully this step by step guide will allow you to prolong the life of your frame and save you some cash. However, if you do feel that it is past saving (or if DIY really isn't your thing) then consider purchasing a solid oak door frame as a replacement that is sure to last for a very long time. Information is accurate at time of publishing, however, may be subject to change.
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How to Fit a Letterbox to an External Door

by UK Oak Doors on Jul 25 2011
There are many fittings to be considered for a new external door but not only do the practicality of items need to be thoroughly considered but the style of the fixture must be in keeping with the style of the front door. When it comes to choosing a letterbox the home owner must first consider which is more suitable for their home; a traditional door mounted one or a secure and outdoor mail box lockable wall mounted one.
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How To Fit Solid Oak Skirting Boards

by UK Oak Doors on Jun 09 2011
Updating your home with solid oak skirting boards can bring a sense of style and warmth to any property. You don't change skirting boards often so it's important to choose a style and type carefully before proceeding.