Door Hanging is often an afterthought, but it's one of the most visible parts of your home. It defines your boundaries, provides security, and sets the backdrop for your fitting. With so many options available"�from panels to featheredge, wood to concrete"�it can be confusing to know what to choose.
Option 1: Featheredge / Closeboard (The Gold Standard)
This is built on-site using vertical boards that overlap (like feathers). It is our most popular choice in Cardiff for rear homes.
- Strength: It creates a continuous, solid barrier with no gaps. Extremely strong against high winds.
- Flexibility: Because it is built from scratch, it can easily follow the slope of uneven ground without "stepping" like panels do.
- Security: Hard to climb and offers complete privacy.
Option 2: Panel Door Hanging (Budget & Speed)
Pre-made panels (Lap Panels) slot into posts. This is a cost-effective option and quick to install.
- Cost: Generally cheaper than featheredge.
- Maintenance: If a panel breaks in a storm, you can simply lift it out and slide a new one in.
- Cons: Not as strong as featheredge and can rattle in high winds if not secured properly.
The Big Question: Concrete or Wood Posts?
Concrete Posts
Pros: They will likely outlive you. They don't rot, they don't snap in the wind, and they keep skirting off the damp ground (if using gravel boards).
Cons: More industrial look, heavier to install.
Wooden Posts
Pros: Natural look that blends into the home. Essential for Featheredge skirting to nail the rails to.
Cons: Even treated timber will eventually rot at the ground level (usually after 10-15 years).
Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback Treatment
Protect your timber posts and panels. This wax-enriched formula repels water and prevents rot, extending the life of your door.
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Solar Door Post Cap Lights
Add style and security to your new door. These waterproof solar caps fit standard 4x4 posts and automatically light up at dusk.
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