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Principal Doorsets Heritage

Did you know our door-making heritage dates back to the mid 1800s when a young man from Barnstaple set sail for America and with it changed his life along with countless thousands of other people in North Devon? Henry Shapland has a fascinating history with the woodworking skills he developed being …

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Fire Doorsets

Here at Principal Doorsets, we are committed to fire safety. We strive to help raise awareness and understanding of the critical role that fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property in the unfortunate event of a fire.

We are proud that here, at our Barnstaple manufacturing site, we are…

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Passive House

With the recent heatwaves across the UK, it has proved difficult for most of us to remain cool in our homes as temperatures outside soar. Whilst many have turned to the good, old fan and others have contemplated installing air conditioning, this is not a sustainable option for the future of our plan…

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Principal Doorsets Formula

Factory from Drone 80,000 sq ft

Quality, experience, service, and integrity makes Principal Doorsets the Premier Doorset people.

Behind the doors of a manufacturing site in a quiet riverside location in North Devon, something magical is taking place. With more than 400 years of experience and knowledge working in the doorset in…

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