Fitting composite doors to a ex-council semi in CF62

Every ex-council semi in Barry has its own quirks, but the recurring six are: cavity brick or block construction with a rendered upper storey; generous garden front and back — often the largest plots on the street; large square window openings, originally metal-frame Crittall or timber casement; along with the usual post-war-property reveal detail. When composite doors land on this spec, we default to 48mm solid composite slab, Solidor / Rockdoor style ranges. Sash cord pulleys behind the timber lining come out clean if the paint layers haven't fused them to the box. Wind-driven rain finds sealant gaps that inland elevations tolerate — bead depth matters more than usual. Post-war doors sat on a raised timber threshold; a Part-M part-plate replaces it cleanly at composite door install. Stone cills usually project only 40mm — the frame drip has to clear the projection without over-hanging. Listed status is documented on the deed pack — we check before quoting anything other than like-for-like heritage spec. Gable-end glass panes are often 2.4m+ tall; we deliver on a dedicated glass lift rather than by hand. External foil cills are colour-matched to the frame — replace as a set or the elevation reads two-tone. The two-storey bay carries loading from the roof valley — reinforced steel corner cores accept it without deflection. Party wall proximity means the crew works from inside the room, not off a scaffold, whenever the front elevation allows. Marine-grade stainless furniture is the coastal spec baseline — chrome and brass fail visibly within a couple of winters.