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Door Frame Skirting

November 9, 2020 By admin

Where a door frame is concern, the skirting is often forgotten about. The skirting of a door frame is mainly there for cosmetic reason and is more often than not found in condos and landed properties door frame.

The main reason for skirtings that require replacement is usually either wear and tear or water damaged, especially so for door frames that are located near the toilet.

As seen in the photo, the skirting of the door was damaged by water over time. The frame was still fine as such a replacement just the skirting is required.

The example show is a skirting that is painted white with the outer most skirting painting already done and the inner skirting only with the base layer pending the paint work to be done. There are some skirting that is covered with laminate instead of paint.

The replacement of the skirting involves the removal of the old one, cutting to size and installation of the new skirting and in cases where the door height is taller, we would need to adjoin a small piece of skirting on the bottom to make up the full length.

The work involve in the replacement or repair of a skirting is usually less than that of a full replacement or repair of the door frame. The amount of time needed for the replacement would usually range between half a day to one day depending on the number of skirtings to be replaced.

In some the frame might need to be replaced too as the water has caused the door frame to rot. We could only advise accordingly to the situation upon a on site check.

For more information you can give us a call at 6280 4615.

Door Frame Damaged By Termite

November 6, 2020 By admin

Termite attack on door frame can be a horror story for many but unfortunately it is something that can happen frequently. There are 2 routes of action to take in such a case.

call the pest control company to exterminate the termite than call a door company for the replacement of the door frame or
Have the door frame replaced first than call the pest control company.

At Singapore Door Repair, we are pretty much fine with both options and the decision is based usually on the pest control company recommandation and the owner urgency.

For example a recent case has door frame that is badly damaged by termites and the home has children below the age of 12 running around. As such the owner was worried for the safety of the kid and wants the door frame replaced first. The pest control company also required a image of the termite and as such we had to remove the frame for the owner to take a video of the termite for the pest control. After which a new frame is put up and the pest control company comes in to ensure that the termite are fully killed off after the work is done. For such cases, as we cannot transport the door frame back to our factory (as we do cannot risk the termites spreading in our van/factory and thus affecting other customer) we would require the owner help in the disposal of the old door frame on the spot.

There are also cases where the termites are taken care off first before a new frame is done.

Below are some images of frames that have been damaged by termites:

Need a door frame replacement or repair due to termites attack? Do give us a call at 6280 4615.

Glass Door Hinge Replacement and Repair

January 15, 2020 By admin

Glass door works just like any other doors whereby it has to be secured by a mechanism to a wall. For a sliding glass door, it is usually by clamp which are attached to a roller while for swing glass door the mechanism that is commonly used are called glass door hinges.

As with any mechanical parts, such glass door hinges are prone to wear and tear. The issue is a malfunctioned glass door hinge can bring with it certain amount of risk.

As shown in the image, there are springs within a glass door hinges which can rebound and thus hit the glass causing it to shatter.

Beside that such glass door hinges are commonly used for shower door and also the main door of a commercial unit where traffic is high. As such a damaged hinge can be dangerous.

We do replacement of damaged hinges for both commercial and residential unit as well as alignment of glass door (which happens when the hinges are loose causing the glass to sag down).

For such replacement, the main consideration is the hole that has been pre cut in the door. As shown in the image below, you will notice 2 hole right at the edge of the glass door .

As the hole in the glass door cannot be altered, a hinge with correct measurement is needed to ensure that the glass is held securely to prevent any mishap from happening.

For most replacement, the work can be done within an hour to two, mainly depending on the alignment which has to be redone as both hinges are removed from the door.

A minimum of 2 technician is required to do the work for safety reason as we are dealing with glass which has a risk of shattering.

Upon replacement, the warranty period for the labour is 3 months. However, it is highly unlikely that we would be called back for the next couple of years for another glass door hinge replacement work as such hinges would not malfunction that frequently.

For more information on glass door hinges repair or replacement do give us a call at 6280 4615. Beside glass door hinges, we specialise in various door repair services and are available islandwide in Singapore.

Sliding Door System Singapore

August 2, 2019 By admin

Sliding door is a common type of door used in Singapore be it for HDB or Landed Properties. It is also commonly found in commercial building. The reason for such wide spread use is because compared to swing door, a sliding door is much more space saving and compact.

Most sliding door relies on a roller system and wear n tear will occur on the wheels of the roller system. Thus a replacement will be required 3-5 years after the installation. However, do know that there is a need to balance long term servicing of the door with the aesthetic outlook of the door. While most home owner are aiming for the minimalist style which would require a lot of concealing of system, do realise that this will have an impact on your home in the long term.

There are basically 2 types of sliding door.

The normal sliding door which we tend to see are those that leads you to your patio area in your home. A example of the door is as follows:

as a rule of thumb, the more of the system you can see, the easier it is to maintain. As show on the first picture, any sliding door repair work is hard as all parts are concealed. For the 2nd picture, any part replacement is easier to access.

The 2nd type of sliding door are pocket sliding door. Such doors are the hardest to repair and may require hacking of walls and partition in order to access. Below are 2 samples of pocket sliding door.

As seen above, the doors are moving into a concealed space and in some situation, the removal of the entire track is required to do the repair work. As such the only way to do the repair is to hack the portion that it is resting inside. In such cases it is common for the repair cost to escalate due to the job scope.

Which sliding door system is suitable for me?

While there is no right or wrong, from a stand point of a door repair specialist we will advise our client to go for a simple system which allows easy access for replacement of parts in the future.

While aesthetically not that pleasing, the burden on your wallet in the long run is worth it.

Essential Maintenance For Main Door Hinges

September 9, 2016 By admin

The main door of your home is much more important than you can imagine. It protects your home and acts as a shield for the privacy of your home. Unlike room doors, the main door is also fire rated ie: it takes time for a fire to burn into your home or spread out of it so as to minimise the damages in the event of a fire. Thus it is heavier and costlier. As such the main supporting equipment: the door hinges, plays a crucial part in the daily usage of your door.

Door Hinges

The main issues most doors will have is related to the hinges. As mentioned above, a fire rated door is needed for the main door. As such, the weight of the main door is much heavier than other doors such as your room door. Therefore it is easier for the main door hinge to get damaged.

Most main doors are supported by 3 – 4 door hinges of approx. 4 inches in length long. Allowing it to support 4 screws minimum. (see picture below)

Maintenance measure for door hinges:

For preventive measure, it is always good to oil the hinge of the main door yearly. Not only does this helps in maintaining a smooth closing action, it also prevents the screw from rusting. A rusty screw that breaks within the wood will cause complication to the repair work. As such oiling is important as a preventive measure. There is no need to buy a specialise oil in your local hardware store. Just simply use cooking oil and a brush to give the hinges a thin layer of coat would suffice.

For more information on door hinges replacement, you can contact us.