Our Upvc doors are split into four categories, Butt type door hinges which are sometimes called a pencil or cylinder hinge, Flag type door hinges, Rebate hinges and Composite door hinges for solid core wooden doors Upvc Door Hinges - Flag type, Butt type, Rebate & Composite Type Upvc Door Hinges You will find an extensive range of Upvc door hinges to repair / replace Upvc doors. Our Upvc doors are split into four categories, Butt type door hinges which are sometimes called a pencil or cylinder hinge, Flag type door hinges, Rebate hinges and Composite door hinges. These type of Upvc double glazing door hinges have been used by Upvc door suppliers since the late 1970's. Due to our long trading history and contacts we are still able to supply many of the older type replacement door hinges to suit. Inevitably some suppliers are no longer trading and therefore have ceased manufacturing. However you will find our detailed pictures and drawings should help you find that missing upvc spare part you require.
Butt, Rebate, Flag and Composite Hinge Comparison:Dog flaps fitted in double glazing give your dog the freedom they need, and when fitted correctly blend neatly into the window or door frame of your home. With regard to fitting dog flaps into double glazed windows. The existing double glazed unit will have to be replaced with a new of glass unit with a hole for the dog flap. Double glazed units are sealed units. If this seal is broken (by cutting a hole and fitting a dog flap into the double glazing ) then air can enter and cause your window to steam or mist up, Double glazed units in doors comprise of Toughened glass which can not be cut Cornelscourt Glass are able to supply you a new double glazed unit with the dog flap pre installed into the double glazing. Our dog flap fitter will then fit your new double glazed pane with the dog flap in it into your frame. All dog flaps fitted in double glazing by Cornelscourt glass come with a 5 year guarantee
We also suggest that you consider keeping the existing double glazed unit in case in the future you want to restore the window to its original condition Dog flaps come in 2 colors white and brown,there are many different sizes and makes which pose no problem to Cornelscourt Glass to install. Please feel free to contact us at any stage.Read here where to find reliable Cape Town builders so you will have some peace of mind when juggling your next building project. When we moved to Cape Town, we had our fair share of experiences with builders. Handymen were disappearing with deposits, poor craftsmanship, lacking expertise - which we realised and we are not builders - and so on. You name it, we experienced it. When it comes to searching for good trustworthy builders you are really lost when you are new in the city or even country and do not know many people. We were living though some real nightmares with Cape Town builders, but have learnt valuable lessons. When you do not know many people and can not fall back on a network of friends who can recommend builders or handymen, you are always in for trouble.
Luckily our Expatcapetown forum is there for you now! Simply go to Facebook and search for our facebook group Expat Cape Town. And below you will find some great experts in the chosen building sector. Check with the Master Builders Association of South Africa . This is an umbrella organization where you can find registered companies and get recommendations from them. But still check the companies out and get recommendations you follow up.Get more information from the Western Cape Master Builders Association and check out the listing of existing, suspended and deregistered Cape Town builders on the website of the National Homebuilders Registration CouncilCheck out the following Get Closure website with reviews and know what to do in case you want to complain about a company you are unhappy with.Or visit Hello Peter to check defaulting builders.Get quotes from at least three renowned companies. Be careful with companies who come back with requests and quotes only after calling after them or who are too eager to please and lower their price too much.
And last but not least, ask friends about builders they trust, check with our Facebook forum Our recommendations are not paid or sponsored advertisements, only references for builders and craftsmen who we tried and tested and who satisfied our admittedly critical eyes. These builders were approved by ourselves or our friends. We can recommend them wholeheartedly but advise to check them out and see if you feel comfortable with them too - we all know that any builder's teams sometimes change and this can make a huge difference too. Please let us know about your own experiences or if you would like to recommend some great builders to us and other expats. If you are an expat in Cape Town looking for recommendations or live in Cape Town searching for the right guys to help with your building project, try these companies: Metro Roofing Contractors: Trained and experienced roofers under the supervision of a very knowledgeable and experienced Australian Roofer. Adam Commerford was highly recommended to us by Bluescope Steel, the manufacturers of Australian high quality metal roofing sheets 'Colorbond Ultra', which are now more and more being used here in South Africa too for roofing purposes due to the harsh sea climate at the Cape.
Adam, an Australian expat in Cape Town himself, and his well trained team were very professional, always well organized. You might not want to think about re-roofing your house here, but be aware that metal roofs which are widely used in South Africa, will deteriorate quickly especially when living near the sea, and if you have got the wrong roofing sheets, your roof will not last long. Our roof showed the first leaks i.e. holes only 5 years after being built. Too late we found out that the 10-year manufacturer's warranty, as cheekily advised by the previous home owners, does not cover our seaside area! So be sure to do it right the first time, if you build a house here or if you are considering renovating your house and want to put on a new roof. Get the right roofing product and the right guy to put it on. Metro Roofing is a growing company and comes highly commended. They are very professional, punctual, reliable, as well as trustworthy and worth the money. New Look Window Systems: This company manufactures, supplies and fits UPVc windows and doors.
Single and Double glazing. We have changed all our windows in our house and had security doors as well put in by them! These doors and windows would be pretty much standard where we are from('luxury designs' can be ordered as well), but here in South Africa, they are really special due to their locking system and having double glazed security windows to look through is so much better than hiding behind burglar bars! This greatly improves security and energy efficiency in your home. They import German Rehau window systems and manufacture them here according to your requirements. They offer twenty year of experience manufacturing and installing window and door systems. This growing company comes highly commended. These Cape Town builders are very professional, punctual, reliable, as well as trustworthy and hey, they clean up constantly after their work. German spoken as well! Contact Joern or Stuart here. Swiss Line Design: Structural timberwork, roof conversions, stairways, balustrades, decking, joinery and design.
This company is led by experienced Swiss Master Carpenter Marc Luedi who we recommend for his excellent workmanship. He and his team are very knowledgeable and professional and create individual designs for you. The wood they use is of superior quality as well. The Cape Town builders/carpenters led by this company come highly recommended from many expats living in Cape Town too. We have been through several companies as we were experiencing what many Cape Town house owners experience here. Often you will notice bad piping work only when damage is done. As the quality of copper pipes used in South Africa over the last fifteen years seems to have deteriorated, so we are told, and the quality of the Cape Water, coming from certain reservoirs, seems to be affecting the pipes too - we were told by several plumbers and leak detectors - and using the wrong cement mix, this is a recipe for disaster. When we thought we are done fixing one leak, a new one appeared. So we ended up re-piping the whole house and including ripping our bathrooms, floors and fixing and patching up walls and ceilings.
One company which really helped us along was R.C. Bosman. You can reach them here. Biofire Designer Fireplaces: Austrian masonry fireplaces for your living area - indoors fireplaces - designer fireplaces. Used to cosy fireplaces - the typical tile clad masonry fireplaces - we know from home, we started searching for a company to build us a warming fireplace for our home. We found Austrian expats, Harry and Evelyn Woerz, who are passionate about their energy efficient fireplaces, which they design according to your requirements and your design ideas and style specifications and get them built as tiny models in the Austrian factory (for reference when being built in your home). Bio Fireplaces is the leading European provider of full ceramic fireplaces. The masonry bricks are then assembled in your home and we really can't praise Harry and his expert team enough for the quick and expert assembly by locally trained staff. They work swiftly, are trustworthy and clean the area even during the building process.
Note: The new Consumer Protection Act, which was implemented in April 2011, gives you more leverage and you can challenge shabby work by Cape Town builders more easily. Also you can get your insurance involved in locating experienced and trusted builders should damage to your building be covered by your building/household insurance. Disclaimer: This Cape Town Builders page lists companies we used and trust and want to help promote their excellent workmanship and service. We only want to share our experiences with businesses who delivered great services to us. Like us on Facebook Cape Town Events in February: Expat Cape Town Event Guide February in 2017 Feb 07, 17 07:21 AMThe best Cape Town Events in February 2017 at one glance, information and links included too. Why Cape Town is one of the Best Cities for Travel and Expat Living: Accolades Jan 23, 17 10:37 AMDiscover why Cape Town attracts so many tourists and expatriates and why it is one of the best destinations for travel and expat living Read More