New front & back door

DianeF

DaftyDuck wrote: »

I'm so sorry for you

thanks

Thanks for the valuedoors link - I do keep looking at that website but then wanting a Rockdoor which I can't afford!

Any recommendations for timber doors? If I go down this route I could get a replica of the original 1920s door which might be nice but would this be in the thousands too?!

Furts

DianeF wrote: »

thanks

Thanks for the solidor link - I do keep looking at that website but then wanting a Rockdoor which I can't afford!

Any recommendations for timber doors? If I go down this route I could get a replica of the original 1920s door which might be nice but would this be in the thousands too?!

Be careful with a timber door. If it is receiving driving rain, or if it is getting baked by the sun then these are potential problems. The orientation of the door - north, east, south, west needs consideration on this. If you have an excellent porch then none of these issues will matter.

Try to get a door from one of the big suppliers - this should be cheaper than getting a joiner to make one. Jeldwen would be top of my list, followed by Premdor, then J B Kind XL Joinery...But others would have their favourites. Source the door through a builders merchantant, negotiate on the price and play one off against the other. Here Jeldwen is a good bet because so many outlets deal with them.

Remember that you are looking for quality rather than the latest design. It must be an external door and it must be 44mm thick. Look closely at the guarantees and you will get an idea on what is OK.

DianeF

It's south facing with just a small porch so I guess that's timber out and back to the composite idea?

Furts

DianeF wrote: »

It's south facing with just a small porch so I guess that's timber out and back to the composite idea?

If it is painted the ideal colour would be white, followed by cream , or similar. If it is stained then do not clear stain or varnish it. It must be a good, breathable stain with a high pigment content. You must also seal the inside face with a varnish coat.

The typical point for a leak is where the glazing meets the door so make sure this is well sealed and minimise the glass panels.

Make sure all cut edges are re-treated and decorated.

Use a door bolt detail to hold the top and bottom of the door to prevent twisting.

Space the locks to give a strong door and prevent twisting.

Use good quality roller bearing or washered hinges.

Advice will be available from a reputable door company like those I mentioned. Beware of many doors sold on the internet. Many will be cheap, poor quality imports from the Far East with no back up.

These are some thoughts that come to mind .

DianeF

Thank you for this info Furts. You mentioned minimising glass panels but my door needs 3 - top and both sides, is this another indication perhaps timber won't be the best option?

Also, last question! Is there a cheaper time of year to get doors done? Looking at, for example, last year's posts on Rock Doors they were a few hundred pound cheaper than what Im seeing now... Seems a big price rise in a year!

Furts

DianeF wrote: »

Thank you for this info Furts. You mentioned minimising glass panels but my door needs 3 - top and both sides, is this another indication perhaps timber won't be the best option?

Also, last question! Is there a cheaper time of year to get doors done? Looking at, for example, last year's posts on Rock Doors they were a few hundred pound cheaper than what Im seeing now... Seems a big price rise in a year!

If you need the glazing then put it in - I am suggesting that it is carefully fitted, drained and sealed. It would also be prudent to treat the rebate and beads.

The market is boyuant and prices have risen - it is supply and demand.. You may get more negotiating power come the winter when less people will be thinking about new doors.