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New Front Door Required

  • 01-01-2015 10:33am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I posted a while back here about having a large teak warped front door.

    It would seem that a new door is required.

    As it is a inward opening door is there a way to ensure that there is no leaks or draughts from the bottom of this as it will be fitted into an existing frame?

    It is fairly exposed where it is located.

    Thanks in advance. If there are any recommendations for door manufacturers that would be appreciated by PM.

    Thanks again.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,813 ✭✭✭chrysagon


    I had much the same problem, i went the composite door route, and never looked back.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭Gavin1


    Thanks for the reply.

    I don`t think that I can do that as there is a large wooden frame around it, that would need to be done also.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,813 ✭✭✭chrysagon


    Gavin1 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply.

    I don`t think that I can do that as there is a large wooden frame around it, that would need to be done also.

    I HAD THE FRAME done too..lifetime job,and secure, but it depends on your budget.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭Buona Fortuna


    Gavin1 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply.

    I don`t think that I can do that as there is a large wooden frame around it, that would need to be done also.

    We recently (Summer 14) replaced our Teak front door with a composite. Lovely door but it let in water and draughts like cheescloth.

    Our old door had a hard wood from and had been there since 1966!

    The installers installed a new frame and we haven't looked back.

    Unless you are really handy I'd get them to install it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭Gavin1


    The pain is that this door and frame are just over 2 years old. Shame and expensive to replace!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭Buona Fortuna


    Gavin1 wrote: »
    The pain is that this door and frame are just over 2 years old. Shame and expensive to replace!

    I feel your pain but ....

    A wooden door will never be as good a seal as composite.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,813 ✭✭✭chrysagon


    Gavin1 wrote: »
    The pain is that this door and frame are just over 2 years old. Shame and expensive to replace!

    Think long term..:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    If its a solid wood door you can take the warp out of it.
    You need to make a series of crosscuts about 15mm deep across the warp, clamp it down to a flat surface and glue in hardwood strips .
    On removing the clamps the door will stay flat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭Gavin1


    Thanks again for the replies.

    I will look for some one to do this.

    Any suggestions for a new door supplier? I cannot afford a new frame as it is approx 3-4 meters across and about 2.5 high.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    Try Munster Joinery for a quote


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 164 ✭✭rumar


    Hootanany wrote: »
    Try Munster Joinery for a quote

    Do not try Munster Joinery. Got windows and doors fitted from them 3 months ago and the front door still wont close. Its warped and they are in no hurry to fix it. Shocking customer service and quality of product. Can provide pictures if needed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 TOM DER


    Hootanany wrote: »
    Try Munster Joinery for a quote

    Hmmmmm

    Do not!!!! If you want a window company that cares about it's customers this is not the one for you!!!!
    Too big now to care about simple issues as a product doing as it should eh. Keeping out the weather... Learn from my mistakes....:-()


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    Gavin1 wrote: »
    The pain is that this door and frame are just over 2 years old. Shame and expensive to replace!

    I would go back to your supplier. You have a good legal case for replacement or getting it fixed. The door is probably the correct period for your house.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭Galego


    rumar wrote: »
    Do not try Munster Joinery. Got windows and doors fitted from them 3 months ago and the front door still wont close. Its warped and they are in no hurry to fix it. Shocking customer service and quality of product. Can provide pictures if needed.

    Whats wrong with the windows?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭Double Barrel


    recipio wrote: »
    If its a solid wood door you can take the warp out of it.
    You need to make a series of crosscuts about 15mm deep across the warp, clamp it down to a flat surface and glue in hardwood strips .
    On removing the clamps the door will stay flat.

    +1 Good tip.
    This is a relatively inexpensive fix that is tried and true. Use teak strips.
    And properly applied weather seals on the exterior door jamb and a door shoe/seal on the bottom of the door - threshold interface.


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