FAQS

Is it easy to change my doors?

It is easy and we have a wide choice. We can talk you through the options as it's a matter of personal choice. Remember you also need handles, hinges and locks so plan these into your budget.

I need to change my front door but I'm worried about security

When fitting a front door we plan it in for an entire day and will not leave your property until it is fitted and secure. We can supply security locks and will also comply with fire regulations.

I know there are strict regulations on fire safety approved doors. Can you give me advice on this?

We would happy to advise you on this. You need to pay particular attention to these laws if you have tenants living in your property.

Can I have double glazed sliding sash windows? 

A: Yes, the traditional cords and sashes are replaced with spiral balances to take the extra weight of the double glazed units.

Should I paint or stain my windows? 

A: This question is difficult to answer as each property suits different applications. Some period properties suit paint far better than stain, and therefore paint should be used to maintain character. However, using stain will allow the beauty of wood to shine through.

Can you keep glazing bars on sash Georgian windows whilst using double glazing? 

A: Yes, using a bar bonding system in which the glazing bars are bonded onto one sheet of glass. This keeps the look of slimeline bar and maintains a very ‘traditional’ looking window.

What's the best type of kitchen worktop to invest in?

This is all down to personal choice - there are various options including oak, iroko, beech, bamboo, ash and no wood surfaces such as granite and laminate. If you have the time to spare now and then, natural timber requires a little more care than a laminate but is more attractive and hard wearing. If you need advice, please call me and we can show you various types of kitchen worktop to help you make your decision.

How long will my product last? 

A: All timbers vary on durability; the overall lifespan will also depend upon where the product is situated. Generally softwood that is well maintained will last 20-25 years with hardwood 30 years plus. 

Do you supply and install joinery? 

A: Yes, we can either supply only or ‘supply and install’ our own joinery. We also install standard ‘off the shelf’ products if the customer requires. 

Is it difficult to maintain timber products? 

A: With the use of modern paint and stains maintenance has become easier with longer lasting products, however life expectancy can depend upon location and weathering direction e.g. south facing, however choosing timber products allows you periodically to refresh the look of the timber products, whereas with UPVC discolouration can be irreversible and again using timber products will enhance the period features of the property.

Do you provide free estimates? 

A: Yes, we provide free, no obligation quotes anywhere in Greater Manchester and the4 surrounding areas. To arrange a free quote please call us on 0161 377 6923.

Joiners in Manchester cover the following areas (and more)  for all aspects of joinery work:

Altrincham / Ardwick / Ashton Under Lyne / Atherton / Baguley / Benchill / Beswick / Blackley / Bolton / Boothstown / Bowdon / Bramhall / Burnage / Bury / Cadishead / Castlefield / Chadderton / Cheadle / Cheadle Hulme / Cheetham Hill / Chorlton / Collyhurst / Crumpsall / Davyhulme / Denton / Didsbury / Droyslden / Dukinfield / Dunham Massey / Eccles / Failsworth / Fallowfield / Flixton / Gatley / Glossop / Gorton / Hale / Hale Barns / Hazel Grove / Heald Green / Heaton Chaple / Heaton Mersey / Heywood / Horwich / Hulme / Hyde / Irlam / Kearsley / Knutsford / Levenshulme / Manchester/ Marple / Mere / Middleton / Millbrook / Mobberley / Moston / Mottram / Northern Moor / Northenden / Old Trafford / Oldham / Openshawe / Partington / Pendlebury / Prestwich / Radcliffe / Rochdale / Romiley / Rusholme / Sale / Sale Moor / Salford / Stalybridge / Stockport / Stretford / Style / Swinton / Tameside / Tatton / Timperley / Trafford / Trafford Park / Tyldesley / Urmston / Walkden / West Didsbury / Westhoughton / Whalley Range / Whitefield / Wilmslow / Withington / Worsley / Wythenshawe

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