Get the right door, first time
Straightforward advice drawn from the manufacturer's technical documents: sizes, construction, bushfire ratings, handing, glass and care.
How to measure for a new door (and which size to order)
Standard door sizes, how to measure an existing door or opening, trimming limits and when you need a custom size.
Hollow core vs solid core internal doors
Honeycomb, Solicore and blockboard construction compared on sound, weight, durability and price, so you buy the right core for each room.
Bushfire (BAL) rated entrance doors explained
What BAL12.5, BAL19, BAL29 and BAL40 mean, which doors and frames meet each level, and the mistakes that void compliance.
Door handing explained: left hand, right hand and rebated pairs
How to work out whether you need a left or right hand door, prehung jamb or sliding unit, and how rebated pairs of doors are handed.
Choosing glass for your entry door
Clear, translucent, cathedral, grey tint, rice paper and Low E glass compared for privacy, light and comfort.
Painting, sealing and caring for timber doors
How to seal and paint a new door, why light colours and overhead protection matter, and what keeps the guarantee valid.
Need a BAL assessment report, hinge set-up or sound rating for your builder or certifier? See our technical information and request the documents by email.