Owing to the unpredictable nature of the weather, we may be forced to close again at some point over the next few days, but we will try and update the site to inform you of this, and we are trying to make sure orders are placed and despatched if at all possible.

If you are waiting for a delivery, please bear with us. We use fedex, an extremely reputable delivery company, however in conditions like these their service, like all other couriers, is highly disrupted.

During this period, the most reliable way to contact our staff is via email, on sales@shop4handles.co.uk, although if we close a mobile contact number is left at the shop which can be contacted if urgent.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused due to the impact of the weather on our service, and thank you for your pateince and understanding.

We have had to shut our shop in Ascot until the snow clears a little

With over nine inches of snow falling in the area around Bracknell, Ascot and Camberley all of our staff have been forced to stay off of the road. Whilst we regret that this means the shop will be shut until the weather improves and driving is possible, we feel that safety in these conditions is paramount, and will be remaining closed until it is safe to travel.

We have staff working from home and managing the website today however, so if you have any urgent enquiries, please send them via email to us and we will respond as soon as possible. Our email address is sales@shop4handles.co.uk

Alternatively, you can leave a message on our answering machine and we will attend to your enquiry as soon as we are back in the shop.

Many thanks for your patience and our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please remember to stay safe in these unusually difficult weather conditions and we will be back at the shop as soon as we can.

Overhead door closers

Overhead Door Closers

We have recently added a variety of door closers to our site including overhead, concealed and surface mounted style closers. Overhead door closers are most commonly used on commercial properties and can have a number of different applications,  the most obvious ones being to avoid the spread of fire and draught by keeping the door closed.

Some important information to consider when looking at what closer will be suitable are the size and weight of the door, whether it is inwards or outwards opening,  the door fire rating and frequency of door usage.

Overhead door closers are capable of performing under high levels of stress and traffic, so are not always necessary in residential and low-use areas. In more passive environments, a smaller surface mounted closer, or a concealed closer may be more suitable. For more commercial use our super-charged TS9205 overhead closer is not only a screw adjustable  power 2-5 with very high technical specifications, it is also available in a large number of finishes, so overcomes any aesthetic obstacles faced by worse looking door closers. Any RAL colour is also available for this closer upon request, for more information see specification guide.

The other overhead closer in our online range TS2204 will also be sufficient for some commercial projects but is not as heavy duty as the TS9205 as it is only suitable for standard width doors (no wider than 950mm) and not heavier than 60kg. It is non adjustable, set to Grade 3 (BS EN 1154). For more information see specification guide.

Surface mounted & Concealed Door closers

Concealed style closers can also be used to shut a door and are often chosen in cases where the closing mechanism does not want to be seen. This type of closer works by being morticed into the door and then attached to the frame via a plate which is in turn attached to the closer by a sprung chain. As the door is opened the chain stretches and thus when the door is released the chain is pulled back into the closing mechanism resulting in the door closing. The particular concealed closer on our site is suitable for doors weighing up to 50kg. However, for more substantial doors other options are available so please call us for details.

Spring Hinge

Sprung Hinges

In addition to door closers another option is the spring hinge. These are also available on our site and can have several advantages over more traditional door closers.  They are generally considered more attractive options as the spring mechanism is integrated into the hinge, making for less “clutter” on the door or frame.  When you also consider that when using 3 hinges they are fire rated up to 1 hour, they are the perfect option for light to medium use applications. What you may also be pleasantly surprised to learn is that the pins can be removed from the spring element on our version, so if you ever did want to stop the door from closing automatically you can do so easily and without any impact on the door’s appearance.

As with all of our products, we can give more information from our shop in Ascot, so give us a call on our freephone number at the top of the site, or on 01344 876955 our UK landline. If you prefer you can email us via the contact page.

Whether you are just wishing to bring new life into an existing home, hotel or other project, or have a new build project we can offer a specification and quotation service to meet your needs and requirements. We have provided this service to a number of clients from large national developers to local residents.

If you are interested in this service please do not hesitate to contact us with your requirements and details. The more information we recieve, the better equiped we will be to meet your needs, so if you are able to provide plans, drawings or door schedules it will enable us to provide a more detailed and thorough service.

Square door handles
We added to our popular range of square door handles and we have a number of these still to come, including some made from stainless steel.

Glass door handles
We also added some more unusual lever on rose designs, including a glass door handle:

Glass lever on rose

Other unusual designs included some wooden levers on a rose which are very smart:

Wooden lever handles

We get a lot of feedback from our customers saying we don’t put enough emphasis on the site on how much better quality our handles are than most of our competitors – the trouble is, it is very difficult to convey this without having the product there to hold and see. We have decided to offer a budget range of handles soon so that our customers can have the option of these from us too, giving options for everybody from us, not just those looking for the absolute highest quality architectural ironmongery. Of course the new products will still excell, but generally they will not be made from solid brass, but zinc and other metals like those offered by most of the other handle shops online. Come back to the main site soon, but expect several handle designs for under £10 a set!

Square Door handles

We really like this new style of door handle and we think you will too! A full range of complementary thumbturn and escutcheon designs are available for each lever, so every door in your property can be in the matching suite.

We will be releasing new designs through the website soon, so be sure to bookmark us or drop us an email to be added to our newsletter list which will keep you up to date with special offers, new product updates and any significant news. As always, our shop staff can also help deal with any questions you may have.

The range encompasses a number of lever handles on a square rose (to give the handles a more accurate description), featuring some of the most contemporary and desirable designs.

Mortice Knobs