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Common Causes of Damp.
Common causes of damp include missing or blocked guttering and missing or loose flashing or roof tiles. Flat roofs can also lead to leaks and damp because they’re only watertight if properly sealed. If you think your home has any of these problems, you can tackle them yourself, although it’s often better, and safer, to get a builder or roofer in.

If your home’s damp-proof course is being prevented from doing its job, this can also cause damp. You should be able to see the line of the damp-proof course along the exterior of your home (several inches up from the ground) and if the level of your garden, patio or path is higher than the course, it won’t work properly, so make sure this isn’t happening anywhere.

Another cause of damp could be your home’s exterior walls, so check those over. Common problems include deteriorated pointing, deteriorated or cracked rendering, and bricks that have become porous. Again, you can often fix these things yourself, or you may prefer to get a builder to do it.

Blackettsdoors.co.uk are a UK based DIY store. They have a large collection of all types of doors including traditional doors, external wooden doors, glazed doors, internal doors, together with a large selection of quality door furniture and hardware.

Types of Internal Door
Simply by fitting new doors you can create quite an impression within your home or workplace. Doors are touched and seen close up every day, so don’t just go for the cheapest replacements, look at the rest of your furniture and fittings, what are you trying to achieve. 

There are many types of internal doors on the market but arguably the most commonly fitted doors would include panel doors, moulded doors and fire resistant doors. Here is a summary description of each of these door types.

Panel Doors
These doors are typically of the four-panel type finish, but there are many variations and a specialist supplier such as blacketts should be able to match the new door to the rest of your doors. These doors have solid soft or hardwood frames and panels so you can cut and plane them down to fit a particular frame.

Moulded Doors
These copy the style of a traditional panel door but cost less. The shaped surface can be formed from wood, plastic or manmade board, sometimes with a wood effect or coloured surface.

Fire Resistant Doors
Loft and garage access doors are required by the Building Regulations to be fire-resistant but more and more new homes are fitted with this safety feature throughout, as are newly upgraded period properties. The doors are thicker than normal (44-54mm) and are rated with a fire resistance time between 30 minutes and one hour.

You can choose between flush, moulded or even glazed patterns. This type of door has a dense compressed core material and the extra weight means they need a strong frame and special hinges as well as a closing mechanism.  Replacing your standard internal door with a fire-resistant type is a job for a joiner, as the frame may need to be changed to include a sealant strip that seals the room against smoke in the event of a fire.

Blackettsdoors.co.uk are a UK based DIY store. They have a large collection of all types of doors including traditional doors, external wooden doors, glazed doors, internal doors, together with a large selection of quality door furniture and hardware.

Make Sure Your Front Door Looks Good for 2011
It’s well known that people are more likely to be attracted to your house if your front door appears accessible and inviting. This can be especially important for those who are looking to sell their home.

Here are just a few ideas to help you give your front door that all important ‘kerb appeal’.

Try painting it a bright colour that stands out from the house’s trim and wall paint, or experiment with decorative paint or wood treatments. How you frame the door also adds to its appeal. If appropriate for the style and age of your property, use rustic posts and beams or stately columns to bolster the entry, or install fanlights and fixed glass panels in the surrounding wall.

Such windows will bring light into your home and give guests a welcoming glimpse into your interior space and invest in high-quality door hardware, such as a solid, heavy door knob or an attractive door knocker.

Finally, if your door is past its best, consider replacing the door with a new exterior wooden door. Blacketts doors have a large collection of all types of doors including traditional doors, external wooden doors, glazed doors, internal doors, together with a large selection of quality door furniture and hardware.

Visit the website now for some great ideas on improving your home.

Common Causes of Damp.
Common causes of damp include missing or blocked guttering and missing or loose flashing or roof tiles. Flat roofs can also lead to leaks and damp because they’re only watertight if properly sealed.

If you think your home has any of these problems, you can tackle them yourself, although it’s often better, and safer, to get a builder or roofer in.

If your home’s damp-proof course is being prevented from doing its job, this can also cause damp. You should be able to see the line of the damp-proof course along the exterior of your home (several inches up from the ground) and if the level of your garden, patio or path is higher than the course, it won’t work properly, so make sure this isn’t happening anywhere. Another cause of damp could be your home’s exterior walls, so check those over.

Common Causes of Damp.
Common problems include deteriorated pointing, deteriorated or cracked rendering, and bricks that have become porous. Again, you can often fix these things yourself, or you may prefer to get a builder to do it.

Blackettsdoors.co.uk are a UK based DIY store. They have a large collection of all types of doors including traditional doors, external wooden doors, glazed doors, internal doors, together with a large selection of quality door furniture and hardware.

Blacketts Doors

Many people ask the difference between external doors and internal doors. The difference can often be seen in the design, for example, most of the time you do not want a back door with features such as a door knocker or a letter box.

When buying a new door, you can have a limited choice when browsing ready made doors such as from one of the major DIY retailers. Blacketts Doors offer a wide range of Internal Doors & External wooden doors. A UK based family business, established for over 50 years, Blacketts doors can supply a vast selection of quality internal wooden doors, external wooden doors and door furniture, delivered anywhere in mainland UK.

With a range of styles on offer which suit both front and back doors, you can choose exactly what you want.  For example, when choosing your back doors, you can choose a style with a large window (with obscure glass if required) or if you prefer a perfect view, you can buy a door with clear glass.

Even the door handles can be changed to suit your taste, and because every door we supply is different, you don’t end up paying more for getting exactly what you want.

Online door retailers such as Blacketts Doors make ordering your internal door or external door easy and hassle-free while giving you great value and peace of mind.

DIY can help Save Money
As the financial downturn rumbles on, there is an increased willingness among the public to try their hand at DIY. Research carried out late last year by Homebase revealed that,  in a bid to save money, about half of people claim they would be willing to attempt home improvements.

The study also revealed that more than four-fifths (83 per cent) of consumers have undertook at least one DIY project over the past 12 months.

Sarah Silverwood, trading director of DIY and decorative at Homebase, points out that since the onset of the economic crisis, the firm has seen an increase in the number of people seeking guidance on DIY projects.

“Being able to do your own repairs or redecorating is not only a good way to save some cash but it also gives a sense or pride and achievement that makes the end result all the more pleasing,” she claims.

However, seeking out DIY advice could be advisable as half of respondents claim they would be more likely to carry out home improvements if they were given some guidance.

Blackettsdoors.co.uk are a UK based DIY store. They have a large collection of all types of doors including traditional doors, external wooden doors, glazed doors, internal doors, together with a large selection of quality door furniture and hardware.

Internal Doors & External Doors from Blacketts Doors UK
Blacketts Doors offer a range of wooden internal and external doors. A UK based family business, established for over 50 years, we can supply a vast selection of quality internal wooden doors, external wooden doors and door furniture, delivered anywhere in mainland UK.

We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and competitive prices on all internal & external doors, offering a like for like price match guarantee.

Types of Internal Door
Simply by fitting new doors you can create quite an impression within your home or workplace. Doors are touched and seen close up every day, so don’t just go for the cheapest replacements, look at the rest of your furniture and fittings, what are you trying to achieve. 

There are many types of internal doors on the market but arguably the most commonly fitted doors would include panel doors, moulded doors and fire resistant doors. Here is a summary description of each of these door types.

Panel Doors
These doors are typically of the four-panel type finish, but there are many variations and a specialist supplier such as blacketts should be able to match the new door to the rest of your doors. These doors have solid soft or hardwood frames and panels so you can cut and plane them down to fit a particular frame.

Moulded Doors
These copy the style of a traditional panel door but cost less. The shaped surface can be formed from wood, plastic or manmade board, sometimes with a wood effect or coloured surface.

Fire Resistant Doors
Loft and garage access doors are required by the Building Regulations to be fire-resistant but more and more new homes are fitted with this safety feature throughout, as are newly upgraded period properties. The doors are thicker than normal (44-54mm) and are rated with a fire resistance time between 30 minutes and one hour.

You can choose between flush, moulded or even glazed patterns. This type of door has a dense compressed core material and the extra weight means they need a strong frame and special hinges as well as a closing mechanism.  Replacing your standard internal door with a fire-resistant type is a job for a joiner, as the frame may need to be changed to include a sealant strip that seals the room against smoke in the event of a fire.

Blackettsdoors.co.uk are a UK based DIY store. They have a large collection of all types of doors including traditional doors, external wooden doors, glazed doors, internal doors, together with a large selection of quality door furniture and hardware.

Welcome to the Blacketts Doors
Welcome to the Blacketts Doors blog. As spring approaches, many home owners are turning their mind to DIY and replacing their internal doors.  Blacketts can supply a vast selection of quality internal wooden doors, external wooden doors and door furniture, delivered anywhere in mainland UK.

We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and competitive prices on all internal & external doors, offering a like for like price match guarantee. Plus, with over 50 years experience you know you are dealing with a reputable company who you trust to do business with.

Contact Blacketts Doors now for details of the range of quality internal wooden doors, external wooden doors we have available.

Get  Your Front Door Looking Good for 2011
It’s well known that people are more likely to be attracted to your house if your front door appears accessible and inviting. This can be especially important for those who are looking to sell their home. Here are a few ideas to help you give your front door that all important ‘kerb appeal’.

Try painting it a bright colour that stands out from the house’s trim and wall paint, or experiment with decorative paint or wood treatments. How you frame the door also adds to its appeal. If appropriate for the style and age of your property, use rustic posts and beams or stately columns to bolster the entry, or install fanlights and fixed glass panels in the surrounding wall. Such windows will bring light into your home and give guests a welcoming glimpse into your interior space and invest in high-quality door hardware, such as a solid, heavy door knob or an attractive door knocker.

Finally, if your door is past its best, consider replacing the door with a new exterior wooden door. Blacketts doors have a large collection of all types of doors including traditional doors, external wooden doors, glazed doors, internal doors, together with a large selection of quality door furniture and hardware.

Visit the Blacketts doors website now for some great ideas on improving your home.