1. Storage of Material
Storage of timber material is a combination of raw, pre-formed and laminated timber. The pre-formed timber consists of everything we need for our windows and …
Dale Joinery Factory Tour
Discover the process of how Dale Joinery manufactures award winning timber windows and doors.
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1. Storage of Material
Storage of timber material is a combination of raw, pre-formed and laminated timber. The pre-formed timber consists of everything we need for our windows and …
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2. Cutting To Desired Length
Our cross-laminated timber is taken from storage, and our technicians begin by programming the chop saw machine to cut the desired length required.
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3. Cutting Aluminium Thresholds & Panels
Our cross-laminated timber is taken from storage, and our technicians begin by programming the chop saw machine to cut the desired length required for the door …
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4. Planer Process for Windows
Once the timber is cut to the desired length, it enters the sanding process, which serves two purposes. One is to remove rough edges or imperfections, and the …
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5. Planer Process for Doors
Once the timber is cut to the desired length, it enters the planing and sanding process, which serves two purposes. One is to remove rough edges or …
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6. UC11 Machine
The UC11 machine, otherwise known as a profiling machine, performs multiple tasks and is an important part of our window and door process. It profiles external …
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7. Grooves (CNC Machine)
After the timber for windows and doors has been profiled, we use a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine specifically designed for precision cutting and …
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8. Making The Frame for Windows
The timber pieces are placed into a press machine, which is specifically designed for assembling and glueing window frames and sashes. The press applies …
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9. Making the Frame for Doors
The timber pieces are then placed into a press machine, which is specifically designed for assembling and glueing door frames. The press applies pressure to the …
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10. Glazing Bars to Window Sashes
Once the timber sashes have been fully formed, integral external glazing bars, otherwise referred to as ‘astragal bars’, are profiled, glued and pinned to hold …
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11. Adding Glazing Bars to Doors
Once the frames have been fully formed, integral external glazing bars, otherwise referred to as ‘astragal bars’, are profiled, glued and pinned to hold them in …
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12. Priming & Caulking
Once the frames for window and door frames are pressed together, they are then prepped for the paint process. All of the internal and external joints are primed …
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13. Priming Spray Shop
When the window and door frames reach the first stage of the spray shop, they are ready for full priming. The primer we use is a water-based, breathable system …
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14. Sanding Down Primer
Following the application of each primer coat, we meticulously sand the surface to achieve a smooth finish, eliminating any imperfections, rough patches, or …
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15. Top Coat Spray Shop
After priming and sanding, the window and door frames are sent to the spray shop, where they undergo a meticulous painting process, which involves three coats …
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16. Glazing Process
Once the frames and trims are painted, they are ready to start the assembling process.
The installation of glass:
Energy-efficient double-pane insulated glass …
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17. Window Assembly Part 1
The first stage of window assembly involves installing the hinges, locking mechanisms and gaskets, otherwise known as a window seal. The hinges we install are …
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18. Door Assembly Part 1
In the initial phase of the door assembly, we focus on integrating essential components such as hinges, locking mechanisms, and gaskets, which are also referred …
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19. Window Assembly Part 2
The second stage of window assembly involves the installation of handles. We offer a selection of high-quality handles from two renowned brands: Coastal and …
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20. Door Assembly Part 2
The second stage of door assembly involves the installation of handles. We offer a selection of high-quality handles from two renowned brands: Coastal and From …
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21. Quality Control & Shipping
Once the timber windows and doors are completed, they undergo a rigorous quality control process, including thorough cleaning and inspection.
Upon arrival at …