ipxl said:Without veering too much from the topic of the thread (I hope)..
The company providing our windows/doors told me that they don't
hang hardwood double/french style doors for the side/back of
the house (we have a sunroom on the west wing of house).
They priced in PVC double doors which match the wood grain
effect of the windows. We are going with PVC for windows.
I accept that PVC for a front door is for many an abomination
but do you think its reasonably ok to go with PVC for the
double doors on the sunroom exit to garden.
I don't know MandaC, but here are the contact details of the company in the previous linkMandaC said:I really like the look of those artic doors. Are they expensive?
NHG said:If you are going for a Timber External Door it should be Iroko Teak. Mahoganny is not an exterior grade (used to be - but timber was re-graded).
A Teak door should not swell or shrink once it has been painted and protected properly.
Most people neglect to paint the top and bottom of tha door as no one will see it, but it is important to seal your door all around.
NHG said:Hi Carpenter, I have looked in Exitex brochure and on their web and cannot find code IMHO - are there any other details with regard to name etc
Thanks
NHG said:Sapellia is a redish colour wood. It is of the mahoganny vairety which is no longer graded as "external quality" even though alot of manufacturers are still using it and selling it for external joinery. It would be much better than using the likes of red deal etc externally.
NHG said:Iroko is a lifetime investment.
I don't think (maybe I'm wrong on this) that U Value is of terrible importance on a solid door it is realy to do with glazing in windows or french doors etc. Between the Door and the Frame there are usually 2 (2 on Multipoint locking doors and 1 on regular doors) rubber draught excluders which meet and can be replaced should they perish (from varnish etc getting on them, and wear and tear).
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