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Unsure if this helps but the following was mentioned about an outward opening door in the survey report:
The door to the rear of the property is noted to be outward opening. With the exception of a door
opening directly onto the public highway, there are no regulatory issues preventing an outward
opening door. However, in the UK they are less common than inward opening doors for a number
of reasons. The most common of which is the fact that during periods of high wind the door may be
blown wide open by the wind which can damage the hinges. In addition, sometimes, outward
opening doors can also be considered less secure than inward opening doors as the hinges are on
the outside, therefore, it is easier to remove the door from the frame in order to gain access to the
property.
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In heavy snow it can be difficult to open an outwards opening door.1
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MouldyOldDough said:DE_612183 said:I would presume it's to do with the exterior door frame needing to be watertight, but then again it depends on the type of door and frame...
Apart from lashings of sealant, what seals frames against brickwork ?1 -
MouldyOldDough said:DE_612183 said:I would presume it's to do with the exterior door frame needing to be watertight, but then again it depends on the type of door and frame...
Apart from lashings of sealant, what seals frames against brickwork ?
Outward opening door is more secure.
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Putting to one side the question of the hinge "knuckles" being on the outside you could argue that an outward opening door is much less vulnerable to being kicked inwards as three edges of the door are resting against the door frame, so it'd be hard to break it down. You could add hinge bolts on the hinge side if you are worried about that vulnerability.
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Theoretically an outward opening door is a bit less secure as the hinges are on the outside (and exposed to the elements).
However modern secure doors with deadbolts etc are pretty secureAnd it's impossible to kick in an outward opening door!1 -
We've got three opening outward UPVC doors (kitchen, dining room and balcony) installed at the suggestion of the window company to provide more space. They're OK but, with hindsight, we wish they opened inwards as they are awkward when it's windy and we can't really leave them ajar in hot weather unless we attached some sort of hook and catch to prevent them banging in the wind. If we get them replaced I think we'd opt for inward opening.1
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Could it be to do with the fact that you are opening the door towards you and have to go around it if that makes sense?0
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MACKEM99 said:Could it be to do with the fact that you are opening the door towards you and have to go around it if that makes sense?
Opening out is potentially dangerous for someone at the door, especially if the wind catches it.0 -
In many countries it is normal for doors to open outwards and it does make for more usable space in the building. Similarly in countries like France windows open inwards which makes window cleaning easier and safer.
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