Doors

Locks and latches
Rim latch, brass knob and door jamb fitted with a vinyl draught-seal ~ unit cost £40 + Installation £120 = £160


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Door refurbishment



Methodology…


Energy and moisture

The purpose of doors has somewhat been forgotten.

The functionality could be perceived as purely a practical consideration, however, learning instinctively when to operate the door is more likely to be in response to an emotional need. Either the occupants need for comfort and modesty or the emotional needs of the property. Perhaps the need to increase air exchange with cross-ventilation or the need to reduce internal convection currents that convey moisture; resulting in energy loss and degradation.

Operable internal doors. Convection currents, Thermodynamics.


Audit

  • Functional
  • Operable
  • External and internal
  • Kitchens and bathrooms
  • Room Partitions
  • Missing doors

Condition report

  • Latch
  • Handle
  • Hinge
  • Jambs
  • Supplimentor seal

Bishopston Hardware, Bristol

Door jamb/ door stop – this needs to be passed over a table saw to add the rebate for the vinyl draught seal.

eg 34mm wide comes in different thickness depending on how well the door fits

12mm – £3.12 per 2.4 metre
15mm – £3.36 per 2.4 metre

1½” Oval Nails 250g £1.45

Rim latch – 5-1/2″ x 3″

Bishopston Hardware, Bristol – £10.00

https://www.bishopstonhardware.co.uk/about-us/

Brass Knob

Bishopston Hardware, Bristol – £10.00

 

Rim latch Screwfix – £16.99

https://www.screwfix.com/p/eurospec-rim-lock-black-145-x-80mm/3030t

 

Vinyl draught seal – Aquamac 21 AQ21

Screwfix

White
https://www.screwfix.com/p/schlegel-aq21-window-door-seal-white-6m/7963p

Brown
https://www.screwfix.com/p/schlegel-aq21-window-door-seal-bronze-6m/1421p

Aquamac 21 AQ21 – Qlon Window Door Gasket Weatherseal – Draught Seal – made by Schlegel

http://www.schlegel.com

Product data sheet – page 10 QL3009

http://www.eraeverywhere.com/globalassets/era/schlegel/qlon.pdf



Workshops

Locks and latches

Doors

Managing and mitigating moisture whilst reducing the consumption of energy. Restoring functionality to traditional external and internal doors. Rim latches, brass knobs, door jambs and vinyl draught seal.

When: Co-ordinated opportunities TBC, 2-3 days, 10 – 5 pm

Where: On-site, live practitioner projects

Cost: £240

 

Workshop

Peer to peer on-site training, practitioner support, structured tuition and open format learning.

Agenda

  • Principles
  • Process
  • Protocols
  • Systems thinking
  • Team building

 

Summary

We’ll be working alongside experienced practitioners, learning how to design and plan, as well as the practical delivery.

We’ll consider the underlying objectives of the installation within the broader context of energy and moisture in the home.

We’ll look at the preparations that are required to the doors and how these affect the quality and speed of the installation.

We’ll install Rim latches with brass knobs, new door jambs and vinyl draught seal as well as get to grips with a foam applicator gun.

Lunch will be provided.

The content will be covered on days one and two, day three is optional providing an opportunity to practice, demonstrate and re-visit aspects of importance to you.

 


 

What is third fit carpentry? – Ian Wilson

https://jctraditionalcarpentry.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/what-is-third-fix-carpentry/

 

Measuring is simple… right? Installing polycarbonate secondary glazing – Suzanne Elson

http://www.neighbourhoodconstruction.org/2017/03/29/measuring-is-simple-right-installing-polycarbonate-secondary-glazing