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There are a number of potential issues with multipoint locking systems that may occur from time to time, ranging from misalignment to broken gearboxes.

With the larger doors comes the challenge of fitting sliding door handles which are fit for purpose to move these doors. And with the handle often being the crux of the door, and what ties the overall impression of the door together, it’s important to choose the right handle for your aluminium straight sliding doors.

View the video to see why more manufacturers and homeowners alike are fitting our BLU 316 Stainless Steel Pull Handles.

Whether it’s a look of timeless classic elegance on traditional style doors, or creating a sleek, modern feel on contemporary doors – the front door furniture delivers the all-important finishing touch and can be a key factor in making the right impression for homeowners and visitors alike.

Coastal’s high-quality external door hinge is receiving critical acclaim among joinery companies as the “go-to” solution on their timber entrance doors, delivering a superior aesthetic and lasting performance over 3D Adjustable Hinge alternatives.

For dramatic effect and storytelling, perhaps classic film noir can give us a clue.

In 2023 the race to ‘wow’ homeowners and win business is more competitive than ever before, it’s beneficial to have quality hardware on your team to lend a helping hand in getting you over the finish line.

The market has seen a seen a soar in demand for steel style doors. The sleek, design originates in the 1800s, but this industrial styling has been given a renaissance in recent years and is now used to make a statement of slender elegance on bifolds, external doors as well as internal screens.

Perhaps the most common pain point we hear from our customers is regarding speeding up the machining process of their timber doors and windows. Increases in demand and labour shortages make production challenging for joiners, seeking solutions that can speed up production can make all the difference.

When it comes to front entrance door hardware, it is interesting to consider exactly what defines a ‘quality’ handle. With different demands for projects and customer specifications, is it a flawless design? Is it durability and performance that stands the test of time? Is it aesthetics that instils a great first impression to homeowners and visitors and creates the ‘wow factor’?

Meeting the New Document F 2022 Guidelines doesn’t mean you have to spoil the look of your timber windows

View the LP400 Sleeved Letter Plate and standard letter plate and letter tidy comparison video

Many think their stainless steel handles have gone rusty when in fact it is what is know as tea staining. If the handle is made from 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel – like our BLU Range of Door and Window Hardware - then it cannot rust. What you are seeing on your handle is tea staining.

Does the hardware you fit to your doors and windows help to sell them, or hinder you from winning the sale?

We get many joinery companies ask us which weatherseal is best for timber doors and windows between Aquamac Q-lon and Deventer. See for yourself the differences and benefits below. Don’t worry if you currently use the Aquamac Q-lon range of weatherseal – it’s quick and easy to switch to the Deventer Weatherseal range and we list below the Deventer weatherseal which directly replaces the Aquamac Q-lon weatherseal.

A skilled joiner takes years to train so recruiting additional labour is not a quick and easy fix. There are however several ways that we can help, and which don’t necessarily need skilled labour.

The HQ4 316 Stainless Steel Butt Hinge has been designed to work on any timber, in any location, 100% of the time, for longer than the life of the door. A big claim perhaps, but see why…

An increasing number of door manufacturers and indeed homeowners are now coming to us asking why their zinc handles are corroding, as you can see in our case study video.