Who would be the best person to help you find suitable fixtures
and fittings for doors and windows? Architects are trained to
create designs that are structurally sound, functional, and
aesthetically pleasing. They also often have a basic knowledge
of construction materials, though not the detailed knowledge
required when choosing appropriate hardware. Interior designers
specialize in the decorating and furnishing of rooms and can
offer fresh, innovative ideas and advice, but will be
concentrating on the appearance rather than how the fittings
work. Maybe a blacksmith or metal worker would be the person to
ask.. No, a joiner is the best person to give advice.
Joiners understand what is needed, they have made doors and
windows and know ho big a hinge would be needed to hold the
weight of a solid oak door, or which lock would fit properly and
safely in rebated french windows.
Advise is needed when ordering and choosing door knobs; perhaps
one of the most complex pieces of door hardware to order. When
choosing knobs you have to consider so many things, the knob
needs to be far enough away from the door so that you don’t
scrape your knuckles, seems obvious, but many people don’t think
about it until too late. A knob may not be a possibility if
there is already a hole in your door that is too close to the
edge. Knobs are sprung in different ways too; heavier knobs have
stronger springing, lighter ones lighter springing. The weight
of springing must match the weight of springing on the latch or
lock you intend to use on the door, if the knob and lever are
ill matched the knob will either be too hard to turn or won’t
spring back.
Door thickness can cause problems these days, as doors are being
made much thinner; this has to be taken into consideration when
choosing all kinds of door hardware. If door hardware has been
chosen to suit an older thicker door, it may mean having to
shorten solid pieces of metal by cutting, not something you
would necessarily be able to do yourself at home. Advice is
often needed, as good quality hardware can be expensive. You
need to get the right thing, before cutting holes in your
precious doors and windows.
Architectural Ironmongery Ltd is run by trained joiners with
over getting on for 90 years of joinery knowledge and experience
between the three of them. The company specialises in giving
educated knowledge about products as well as selling our
products. They don’t want returns because customers have ordered
the wrong thing for the job, when all that was need was a few
minutes talking to an expert. They are happy to discuss
restoration projects with their customers, giving advice when
necessary. The retail and mail order business is based in
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, but ships worldwide and has
a huge amount and variety of hardware in stock. If you email
they are more than happy to ring you, saving your phone charges,
especially if you are out of UK.
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