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Skirting Board / Architrave

Skirting boards are the horizontal mouldings fixed at the junction of the wall and floor, protecting the wall base and providing a decorative finish. Architraves are the mouldings framing door and window openings. Both are typically made from MDF, softwood, or hardwood, and painted or stained. Profile selection should be consistent across the extension and match the existing house.

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MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)Second Fix
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