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Creaking stair case

Stiffening a stair case in lords wood Southampton. This stair case in a property in lordswood, Southampton had become springy and was creaking, the glue originally used had degraded and the wedges were loose, the joining of the treads to …

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Hand rail in Southampton

Hardwood mopstick handrail with brass brackets. None of us are getting younger! Fitting a handrail to supliment the main handrail is a good idea if you, or some one you know is finding it a little tougher getting up and…

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Four panel internal door

Four panel clear pine internal door fitted with a Rim Lock and knobs. Rim locks make an atractive and functional addition to internal doors not seen so much now they were very common in victorian houses.

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Porch replacement

The replacement of two posts to a porch showing the proping up of the canopy during relacement and the use of Hardwood pegs to prevent slip of the joint.

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Fitted Floor-to-ceiling Wardrobes

Here is an example of hand-made and fitted floor-to-ceiling wardrobes in a early victorian house. The doors are manufactured using MDF panels and joinery grade pine. The panels are then painted to suit the décor in the room and the…

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Replacement Front Door with Side Lights

Here are two side lights, manufactured then installed into a brick arch, with a replacement front door.

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Repairs to a Porch in Southampton

This image shows the repair and replacement of the bottom portion of a supporting post to a porch. The method used is a 45 degree scarf with a timber key machined through to prevent slip of the joint in years…

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Changing Your Internal or External Doors

Changing your interior doors will have an immediate impact on the ambiance of your home. Hallways or landings may well be more door than wall for example, where there can be up to six doors in a relatively close space….

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