tombo
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I have wanted to replace my front door for ages but with all the hot sun beating down on it in the last few weeks the thing fits worse than ever and even pops open so its become a bit of a worry and is now top of the list for projects.
my thoughts on the design
Dark Oak construction
two rows of three windows at the top
small decorative shelf below the windows
letterbox on the mid rail
two maybe three vertical panels at the bottom
I have sort of been inspired by doors i see on american houses flank lloyd wright perhaps. But i am finding it difficult to locate pictures of examples other than stopping a movie i might be watching if anyone can point me at a url that would be great.
The more i think about doing this the more issues come up.
should i make the new door frame out of oak also?
are wedged tenons the way to go or can modern glues suffice
how do i seal the door at the bottom we have horrible ali threshold at the mo which is a real trip hazard
I would like to put a weather seal round the door any opinions on that
I don't mind spending on a quality lock set any recommendations
have i missed anything
All help gratefully received
Tombo
my thoughts on the design
Dark Oak construction
two rows of three windows at the top
small decorative shelf below the windows
letterbox on the mid rail
two maybe three vertical panels at the bottom
I have sort of been inspired by doors i see on american houses flank lloyd wright perhaps. But i am finding it difficult to locate pictures of examples other than stopping a movie i might be watching if anyone can point me at a url that would be great.
The more i think about doing this the more issues come up.
should i make the new door frame out of oak also?
are wedged tenons the way to go or can modern glues suffice
how do i seal the door at the bottom we have horrible ali threshold at the mo which is a real trip hazard
I would like to put a weather seal round the door any opinions on that
I don't mind spending on a quality lock set any recommendations
have i missed anything
All help gratefully received
Tombo