Renovating an older house
Openings in pre-1990 homes are rarely square. We measure each one, then supply doors with adjustable frames so plastering and tiling can close the gaps without rebuilding the reveal.
Where our doors end up, and what changes once they are hung
Adaptations is less about the catalogue and more about the situation in front of you. A 1970s Randburg house with skewed openings, a coastal build in Hermanus fighting salt air, a townhouse row in Midrand that needs 40 identical frames. The door choice shifts with each one, and so does the fitting sequence.
Below are the scenarios we handle most often, with the practical outcome each one produces on site.
Not sure which case fits your build? Compare formats on solutions.html or read how we sequence a job on approach.html.
Coastal and high-rainfall builds
Exterior timber swells and needs re-sealing every season. Powder-coated aluminium pivot and sliding units hold their line through wet winters and salt spray, with perimeter seals doing the work.
Townhouse developments
Repeated units need one frame profile, one hinge pack and one handle finish across every door. We batch the schedule so installers are not chasing mismatched hardware between blocks.
DIY fitting on a weekend
If you are hanging the door yourself, we send fitting notes with the order: hinge positions, clearance at the head, and where to leave the door before painting so the leaf does not bind.
Matching an existing interior
Adding one door to a house with older architraves is its own problem. Send a photo of the existing profile and we match the frame and skirting line rather than forcing a new standard.
Working around a build programme
Doors go in after screeding and before final paint, which squeezes the window. We plan delivery against your tiling and painting dates so leaves are not sitting on site getting damaged.