These are the original British Standard colours to choose from. Doors should be finished in a matte finish.

Rhino BS 10A11
Savannah BS 10C35
Hollybush BS 14C39
Saddle BS 06C39
Beaver BS 08B25

Do not use white or any other colour.
Do not use fake wood effects or fabricated textures.
Do not use more than one colour on the door at any one time.

These doors should be solid. No windows, letterboxes or ‘period’ feature details.

Sidelights were originally fibreglass bonded glass which is not made today (use Stippolyte if replacing).

Note how thick the base of the frame is on the sidelights (not achievable with UPVC).

Also note the fanlight window above the door is clear and only the width of the door.

Please follow this arrangement.

This door arrangement has two glazed windows of the same size. Sidelights, much like the L1’s were fibreglass originally and also have thicker base on the casing and should now be replaced with Stippolyte.

The fanlight above the door should be clear glass and extend the full width of the porch.

Wooden front doors can still be made today and should follow dimensions and proportions to the originals.

T2Y doors can be made to include double glazing too.

uPVC is a common choice for replacing front doors.

Make sure they are flat with as little bevelling as possible and do not have any ornamental detailing or faux wood texture.

Please ensure your supplier uses a sympathetic style letterbox positioned off-centre and an appropriate handle ideally silver metal in a matte finish.

The best match today to the original Wehag designs by Max Burchartz are the interpretations from FSB designed by Johannes Potente.

FSB 1027 Satin Knob set (Stainless or Aluminium).

If you cannot find these then ensure the material is brushed silver metal and the size is about 50mm diameter.

The closest match to the originals are the FSB 1027 Satin Lever set (Stainless or Aluminium).

When using uPVC companies check to see if they can use the FSB brand. Often this isn’t the case — instead match as close as you can to what they supply:
• Brushed or satin silver matte finish
• As simple as possible in form and design

Do not use brass, white or black as it is not in keeping.

Originally they were black with a raised profile and placed where you can see the black numbers here (this is common across other Span developments). Pink numbers show alternate positions should you desire.

If you want to upgrade we suggest brushed or satin silver finish.

The original font is Akzidenz Grotesk BE Condensed and they were sized to 65mm high.

Official font number design files available from TRSL for you to use.

Originally door numbers were positioned XXXXXXX. Today, there a few approved common positions: centred on the door near the top (black reference), centred on the fanlight or on the light fitting (magenta reference).

Originally numbers were positioned above the letterbox aligned to the edge closest to the centre. Today, there are recommended alternative positions commonly used (magenta reference).

Unfortunately original Wehag letterboxes are no long available. Instead the FSB letter plate with wall casing (model 38 3808) is the nearest match.

Make sure you get any new letterbox in a matte silver or anodised aluminium finish.

Original letter boxes had doorbells integrated specifically for Templemere – some still survive and work today!

On L1 properties originally the letterbox was centred in the lower horizontal panel on to the side of the front door casement.

With modern uPVC fittings this space is not usually wide enough and so positioning the letterbox above or below within the coloured panel is acceptable.

Do not put the letterbox in the door or use a post box.

On T2Y properties the letterboxes are offset to the left or right depending on which way your door opens. Please instruct uPVC companies to do this as it is an important architectural detail.

There are lots of doorbells available today. From the FSB 38 3863 to more budget friendly versions and those with build in CCTV.

We ask that you stick to using a brushed or anodised silver metal or white plastic – do not use brass or bulky decorative types.

Apply them to the white door frame or near the letterbox (L1).

Door knockers were never an original feature of Templemere and should not be used.

Wall-mounted lights were not an original Span fitting but TRSL understands the desire to have them today.

The Bega Light Brick 33563 light with opal glass is the most sympathetic (also used by other span estates).

If you want to install a motion sensor light please select one that most resembles the Bega light brick (i.e. rectangular with diffused light and black metal work).

Suggested Bega Light Brick placements.

Suggested Bega Light Brick placements

Replacement up and over doors should be made of metal (smooth) and painted in British Standard 10A11 Rhino gloss. Original sized horizontal strip doors are no longer available and TRSL have approved Cardale Europa II as a replacement.

Numbers are provided and installed by the Committee in the required font and position.