Care and Maintenance
Proper door care is essential for their longevity, functionality, and safety. Regular maintenance will make your Spence Doors last longer and look better.
Proper door care is essential for their longevity, functionality, and safety. Regular maintenance will make your Spence Doors last longer and look better.
Timber and MDF doors generally warp or bow over time, resulting in gaps between the door and the frame, which can compromise energy efficiency, security and functionality.
Getting the most out of your Spence Doors means ensuring that sealing and painting are done correctly in a timely manner.
Appropriate door hardware ensures security, fire safety and functionality and should be selected with accessibility in mind.
Different wall systems play a crucial role in selecting and installing doors, particularly in commercial and industrial settings. Regardless of your wall, Spence Doors has a solution for you.
What to know in reference to the National Construction Code (NCC) which is Australia’s primary set of technical design and construction provisions for buildings.
Wider doorways ensure that most wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility scooters can pass through comfortably. Broader openings also reduce the risk of collisions and injuries when passing through doorways, benefiting everyone, including parents with prams and emergency responders.
In Australia, one of the most crucial aspects of accessibility is the provision of wider doorways. The Australian Standard AS 1428.1 specifies that doorways on an accessible path of travel must have a minimum clear opening of 850mm when measured from the face of the opened door to the doorstop.
Naturally beautiful, timeless and durable, solid wood doors offer excellent insulation and can be customised. However, they may require more maintenance and can be susceptible to warping if not correctly maintained.
These doors combine the aesthetics of wood with improved stability and resist warping and shrinking better than solid wood, making them suitable for areas with fluctuating humidity.
With superior security and durability, steel doors are low-maintenance, energy-efficient, and ideal for exterior applications. However, they may dent or rust if not correctly maintained.
Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, aluminium doors are ideal for modern, sleek designs. They're low-maintenance but may not provide as much insulation as other materials.