PVC Gothic Door

sirdeclan

Hi all.

Just wondering if anyone knows what companies make a good PVC Gothic Door. My new build has a double gothic doors but I have heard that the wooden doors are not a good way to go as they are potentially difficult to keep draft free after a few years.

See a copy of th from elevation as attached.

Thanks

braftery

All doors, uPVC, timber, aluminium or composites are liable to small warpage on the sash frames over time.

This is particularly true of double doors.

The reason for this is that in a single door, when closed, the door sash is bolted to the frame that is screw fixed to the wall and remains straight.

In double doors, they two sashs meet in the middle and neither has a fixed element to close against.

This problem can be made worse by doors that are facing south and get alot of variation in weather (wind, rain and sun). This will reduce the life span of any door.

Good quality Multipoint locks (with hooks) will help to reduce the problem of small warpage in the sash frame.

Modern, well made, properly rebated, EDPM sealed, doors with a multipoint lock and integrated step should keep well over time.

But there is NO such thing as a "Maintainence Free" door in ANY material

sydthebeat

i dont know what youve been hearing... but... pvc double doors would be much more prone to air leakage than hardwood. Its plastic versus wood, which do you think would bend easier?

firstly, the idea of a PVC gothic door is simply horrible, in my opinion. The words pastiche and gauche jump at me completely.

You can definitely get good wooden gothic doors, but you'll have to pay for them. Proper handmade hardwood teak doors will set you back about €3000 by the time your finished.

what braferty said about "Modern, well made, properly rebated, EDPM sealed, doors with a multipoint lock and integrated step" is 100%

Mellor

sydthebeat wrote: »

firstly, the idea of a PVC gothic door is simply horrible, in my opinion. The words pastiche and gauche jump at me completely.

Agreed.


Also, as for sealing double doors centrall, they should be lap halved and sealed or fitted with a astrigal and and sealed.

sinnerboy

pvc is to gothic as fake is to genuine .

You should go far hardwood imo .

braftery

lol ... wow lads ... i am just thinking I better not ask your opinion about my new plaid pants !!

but you all do have a point

It is not easy to make gothic look good in PVC ... and it is possible to make gothic detailing look very good in timber.

However this kind of detailing will push the price up, particularly if you are looking to only buy one item from the supplier.

sydthebeat

braftery wrote: »

lol ... wow lads ... i am just thinking I better not ask your opinion about my new plaid pants !!

but you all do have a point

It is not easy to make gothic look good in PVC ... and it is possible to make gothic detailing look very good in timber.

However this kind of detailing will push the price up, particularly if you are looking to only buy one item from the supplier.

you are 100% correct.

to get a gothic door that functions properly and looks right, you will need to pay accordingly for it.

if you decide to pay less, then expect the function and aesthetics to reduce accordingly.

sirdeclan

I posted the original post above with the attached picture and thanks for the input.

I have spoken o a few window suppliers, <NAMES REMOVED>, but they would only supply the doors (PVC) but no Locking system etc and fit it yourself. But this is a load of bull as you dont want the hassle of all that.

Does any of you know who makes a good wooden door or could someone recommend anyone who would be capable of producing something of good quality.

The only option I reckon is a good wooden door but it would need to be well made and fitted with a good locking system and sealed properly.

Thanks lads.

Poor Uncle Tom

sirdeclan, please read the charter before posting again, it only takes a couple of minutes.


Any good reputable joinery should be able to make a hardwood door set for you with any hinge or locking set you require. There are hundreds of very very good joinerys around the country.