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More UK residents are adding the WOW-Factor to their homes every year, by replacing unsightly French Doors with Bi-Folding Doors in PVCu,  Timber or Aluminium. That’s because not only do they open all the way in glorious summer. They’re also among the snuggest fits available in winter too. And this gives you the best of both worlds when you need them.
While most people prefer to Find a Door Fitter on Mr-Skill to fit Bi-Folds to existing openings, the brave could possibly install these by themselves. If contemplating this yourself, please do offset the risks of inadvertent damage against the savings on the labour. The following are criteria you may like to consider when specifying Door Fitting Quotes instead
- Standard Sizes – If your opening is slightly oversized, consider lining it with appropriate material to take up the gap, and pre-empt requiring an expensive special order
 Slim Sightlines – How much clear vision will the frame sacrifice? You need to get as close to unobstructed as possible, albeit within constraints
- Thresholds – Do you require low-maintenance flush-fitted thresholds, or those recessed for outdoor weatherproofing?
- Locking – What level of security is wise? Locks are not all that expensive. Think ahead here – it could be time for an upgrade
The secret to a successfully trouble-free Bi-Fold Door installation – as any London Window Fitter knows – is a completely square and plumb installation. We cannot over-emphasise the need for this. If in any doubt at all of your ability to achieve this, why not rather seek Expert Advice instead? We’ll introduce you to a skilled and rated tradesperson, absolutely free to you.
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Some say that uPVC Windows are the greatest thing since sliced bread, and I for one do not miss the annual chore of sanding down and sealing wooden window frames. While some suppliers may claim that their uPVC windows are maintenance free, I still believe they need a hand kept to them.
That does not mean that you need to rush off and Find a Window Fitter, provided you perform these simple tasks from time to time.
o Glass – Wash when necessary by hand with a mild detergent solution or proprietary glass cleaner. Remove hand jewellery first and use a soft cloth to avoid scratching. Rub repeatedly to loosen stubborn dirt, and never be tempted to use a scraper.
o Gaskets and Seals – Clean with a mild non-abrasive detergent every three months. Make sure they are correctly located. If damaged, or otherwise in need to replacement Get a Window Fitter Quote to do what is a specialised job.
o Frames – Wash by hand with a mild detergent solution quarterly. Never use abrasives, scrapers or chemicals either. While doing so, make sure that the external drainage slots are clear.
o Moving Parts – Inspect and clean all hinges and locks once a year and lubricate these with light oil. Remove all traces of oil from the glass and uPVC frames immediately.
Specialists in Window Fitting London increase the frequency of inspections because of the grease and grime born by the air pollution. This applies equally to other large cities as well. Look after your uPVC windows as circumstances require, and you should not need to replace them ever. This is just as well, because uPVC windows are expensive to replace.
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In some older houses, window frames take up a lot of space and can even end up obscuring views. This is a hangover from days when windows were lintels, and architects were more interested in external impressions than the comfort of the  occupants inside. Why this remained the fashion for so long is more a subject for sociologists, however suffice it so say that modern aluminium windows and sliding doors make bringing views indoors a fairly easy matter.
Houses and apartments occupied by older people who grew conservative as they aged often hang with lacy curtains that have turned them into musty dingy homes. Most potential homebuyers turn around and walk away from these – the smarter ones draw curtains aside and look for views. When they discover spectacular opportunities, it is time for them to get window fitter quotes to find out what may be possible.
One of the great benefits of extruded aluminium doors and windows is that they can be made to  absolutely any size down to the nearest millimeter (if doing the job yourself do as window fitters in London do, and leave a little leeway all way round for the window to slide in when you measure).
The results of window replacements can be spectacular to say the least. Plate glass is at least as robust as even wooden window frames once were, and provides intrusion protection in itself. This means that it is possible to revel in sheer expanses of strong glass, instead of peering through lace curtains.
Although in theory any skilled person can replace a window, most homeowners prefer to find a window fitter to do the job for them. This is because disaster looms when the old window is out, the new one does not fit, and cold rainy weather comes.
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 Should you be the proud parent of young children or have elderly and infirm relatives living in your home, corner guards are a great way to protect them against injury in a fall and save your property from being damaged at the same time. Corner guards have been present in hospitals and schools for some time, but are now being designed for the home market and can be used in many different applications.Once upon a time, corner guards would have been purely practical items which you would have acquired from a handyman in London, but now they can be integrated into your interior design and available from London decorators, and even tilers working on flooring jobs in London will recommended corner guards in certain circumstances.
Corner Guards on Walls
 If you have ever had small children ride tricycles in your home, you will appreciate the value of corner guards. Corner guards can be installed on the sides of door openings or end partitions of walls to protect them from damage should your children not yet have mastered the art of steering. They are available in a number of materials (the corner guards, not the children) including clear plastic, moulded plastic, rubber, padded aluminium and stainless steel, and can be selected to compliment or contrast with your existing decor.
Corner guards can usually be purchased “off-the-shelf” from a hardware store in 90 degree or 135 degree angles, with a choice of lengths available to suit your personal circumstances. Similar materials are used in safety stair nosing, which can also be integrated with a grip on the horizontal plane to prevent slipping on carpeted or polished wooden stairs.
Corner Guards on Furniture
 Any sharp angle on furniture presents potential hazard to people tripping or falling, and corner guards can be used to prevent cuts or worse when kids bang their heads on tables or the corners of shelving units. They are also quite handy features to prevent adults getting a nasty bruise on the leg when walking into a corner, as sometimes happens. Fire surrounds are another area of the home which can be protected by corner guards, and although you cannot cushion your entire living environment, you can make your home as safe a place to live in as possible  by making use of corner guards at each opportunity.
Corner guards, stair nosing and table or fireplace protectors are not expensive to buy and reasonably simple to install. However, if you are in any doubt that you are able to fix them correctly, it is better to use to services of a tradesman in London to have these safety features secured firmly to ensure they perform as they were intended. A selection of local handymen in London is available through Mr Skill’s Tradesmen’s Directory, or you can alert local tradesmen in your area to your requirements by using the “Post-a-Job” facility at the top of the page.
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 Sometimes it is the finishing touches to a home improvement job that make all the different to the final effect of your hard work, and no more so than when choosing the right “furniture” to go on a recently installed door. The choices of latches, handles, knobs, knockers, plates, roses and fasteners can be complimented on the exterior of your home with letters and numbers of all shapes and styles. A door fitter in London will be able to offer you a catalogue of the many options available to you, but we look at some of the more decorative and unique choices available on the market.
Front door
 Aficionados of Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore will be familiar with the importance of having a well-polished “handle of the big front door”, and there are a wide variety of materials from which you can choose you polished handle. Most door fitters in London will have a selection that includes; brass, chrome, wrought iron, acrylic, aluminium and stainless steel, but now you can even get them in stone. Although they may be difficult to polish, and you may want to ensure you have a fairly strong support plate behind it, door knockers such as the one pictured to the right will create a talking point for every visitor to your house.
Themed rooms
 An excellent way to advertise where the bathroom is located is to use one of these themed door handles. There is no mistaking now where your guests should go, and ideas like this could be applied to kid’s bedrooms, the kitchen and any doors you have leading to the garden. Of course, whichever design you choose will have to correspond with the rest of the decor in your room, but there are many different designs that can be suggested by a door fitter in London, or you could become creative and design and paint your own! You are only limited by your imagination.
Out of the Ordinary
 And whilst on the theme of imaginative, how about this for a door handle? These art glass door knobs come in a variety of designs and are so versatile that they can be used on kitchen or cabinet drawers and also on a shower door. Glass was the fashionable material of choice for door handles up until the mid 20th Century, and is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance at present. Although these designs are not cheap (clear glass handles start at around £5.00 each), you should be able to get quotes from door fitters in London for a variety of styles to match your own inspiration.
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