matthew
Established Member
Further to another recent thread on front doors, I'm also embarking on one. It will be quite modern, thematically similar to my recent garage door below, although with full height glazing and thinner strips to let more light in.
But for the front, I need to think a bit more carefully about construction; certainly not obviously made of plywood and screws from the inside but also eg:
I realise it sounds a bit vague - but as it's my first time to do one, any general practical dos/don'ts much appreciated!
But for the front, I need to think a bit more carefully about construction; certainly not obviously made of plywood and screws from the inside but also eg:
- What kind of wood is good/readily available (given that it will oiled (or possibly lacquered) rather than painted)? I can use oak, but but might prefer a darker, denser tropical hardwood
- What are 'standard' (or recommended/effective) dimensions for thickness; and size of door frame, etc - eg my current (softwood) door has approx 100mm L/R and 150mm top - seems overkill for a hardwood replacement (I'm thinking eg 75mm/100mm?)
- How best to weatherproof it - seals etc - given that I'm likely to make it open outwards (possibly controversial?)
I realise it sounds a bit vague - but as it's my first time to do one, any general practical dos/don'ts much appreciated!