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PRO INSTALLER SEPTEMBER 2016
PRO NEWS
hinge is correct for the door. If
the hinges that currently hold the
door in place do not meet these
necessary standards, they must be
replaced immediately. A good replacement would be the Twin Ball
Bearing Fire Door Hinge, which
is manufactured from Grade 201
stainless steel and is certified to
BS EN Grade 13 with a 60-minute
fire rating, meeting all of the required standards for a high quality
fire door hinge.
MAINTENANCE REPAIRS
Aside from the legal requirements, landlords should also be
thinking about general maintenance repairs. A good looking
property that’s neat, tidy and
well-presented is likely to be more
popular with potential tenants.
There are a number of simple repairs that can be recommended by
tradespeople to give the property
a fresh look and maximise its potential. It’s not always necessary to
refurbish entire rooms - often, minor renovations will help keep the
property looking its best and in a
good living condition. For example, giving a room a new coat of
paint, repairing a broken fence, or
fixing broken or rotting windows
frames are all
inexpensive ways
that landlords can revamp their
property, while possibly reducing
maintenance issues further down
the line.
Considering small details, such
as door handles and hinges, is
also another quick and easy way
to enhance a property with mini-
mal effort. There
are a vast range of
door furniture designs available to suit all styles of property.
When recommending products to
landlords, these should be made
from materials such as PVD brass
with a hardwearing chrome finish
so they will withstand wear and
tear from regular use and will last
for a long time.
The Fab & Fix Balmoral Multipoint Lever handle is a prime
example of a door handle that
combines durability with style.
Constructed from solid die-cast
zinc with a polished chrome plating finish, it is extremely durable
and is suitable for use on both
PVCu and timber doors.
As more people struggle to get
on the property ladder, demand
for rented accommodation is likely
to rise significantly. With pressure
‘With pressure
mounting on landlords
to ensure their houses
are in a good, liveable
condition and are
comfortable for
tenants, tradespeople
should be prepared for
an increase in work
coming in on these
kinds of properties’
mounting on landlords to ensure
their houses are in a good, liveable condition and are comfortable
for tenants, tradespeople should
be prepared for an increase in
work coming in on these kinds
of properties. Now is the time for
tradespeople to ensure they are up
to speed on the latest regulations
and requirements so properties
meet the expected standards and
are compliant following repairs
and renovations.
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