WHAT TO EXPECT: THE PROCESS

An example of an Ope that has not been correctly prepared for site measurement

The timber was left exposed with no angle beads or skimming completed.

Why we cannot measure at this stage:

By the time plastering is completed the ope size will have been reduced so much so that our measurements will be rendered useless, and we’d have to remeasure before sending anything off to production.

Before final production measurement, your “ope“ (the finished wall opening) must be completely rendered, skimmed and plastered. While flooring does not have to be laid, your exact floor type and finished depth (millimeters) must be specified to ensure seamless threshold clearance.

1 - Ope Preparation & Subfloor Detail

An example of an Ope that is ready for site measurement

The opening has been skimmed and plastered, allowing us to take final production measurements.

We measured this, and applied our small tolerances to ensure a perfect fit.

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We do not rely on manual tape measure estimates. Our team conducts on-site 3D spatial scans using the Leica iCON iCs50 robotic construction sensor. Captured data feeds directly into our CAD software to generate precise production drawings.

2 - 3D Leica Laser Survey & CAD Drafting

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4 - Precise Steel Fabrication

Every steel frame and glass panel is custom built in our workshop. Manufacturing lead times are typically 8 weeks, commencing upon client sign-off of final production drawings and receipt of the 50% deposit.

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Our in-house master fitters arrive in our Glass Walls and Doors fleet. Equipped with dedicated floor coverings and HEPA-filtered vacuum systems, our team ensures a dust-free, white-glove installation with zero disruption to your property.

5 - White-Glove Installation

3 - We Send you Production Drawings For Approval

After we have completed our survey, and collected the necessary information and accurate dimensions, and before we send anything off for production, we first send you technical drawings to approve. These drawings clearly state everything included, like the glass type, frame colour, handle and visible design.

An example of what we send seen to the left, with customer name redacted.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Either is acceptable. However, we recommend applying your primary coat before installation. While our team fits frames with extreme care, a light paint touch-up around the reveal perimeter may be required after final fixing.

  • No special preparation is required. Our installation team carries heavy-duty neoprene floor runners, edge protectors,

    and industrial HEPA vacuums. We leave your living space spotless.

  • Our internal sliding doors utilize top-hung heavy-duty aluminum track systems from OPK Europe with soft-close dampers, eliminating bottom floor tracks for a flush, seamless floor transition.

  • Frames are finished in a premium powder coat finish to give life long protection to our premium steel frame products. Special C4 coatings are used for humid or harsh environments.

    Finishes available from

    • Tiger Coatings Drylac colleciton

    • Interpon Anodic, Natural Metals and Futura collection

    • All standard RAL colours

    • 3D Metallics

    • Matte

    • Semi gloss

    • Full gloss

  • Our Leica iCON iCS50 3D is a state-of-the-art measurement laser scanner maps out wall bowing and out-of-plumb deviations up to 0.5mm accuracy. We incorporate custom scribe channels and sub-frames into CAD production so the glass door fits seamlessly.

    A high level of care is required when plastering to ensure surfaces are smooth. We use caulk (to fill in the small gaps between the steel frames and plaster) which gives a perfect-fit finish.

  • Yes, the can. We utilize specialised pivots which are mounted in the door sash unlike traditional floor springs. The bottom pivot requires 50mm fixing into the floor.

    We recommend discussing this with both your builder and our team at an early stage to ensure a smooth process.

  • Single and double hinged steel door assemblies are typically installed within 3 to 5 hours. Large multi-panel acoustic office partitions or complex glass balustrades take 1 to 2 full working days.

IRISH BUILDING REGULATIONS (TGD) & SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Safety and legal compliance are engineered into every partition and door system we manufacture:

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Architectural Note for Site Managers: Measuring an un-plastered ope or unconfirmed floor level compromises the tight 2mm manufacturing tolerances required for bespoke steel door systems. Complete wall finishes prior to scheduling your Leica 3D survey.