ash_scotland88 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Looking for a 15 panel double glazed door unit to replace the single glazed one that's there. I can only find one seller/manufacturer online. Our house has storm doors (not that draft proof themselves) and if these are kept closed it's very dark in the hall. I'm hoping by choosing an exterior door it will offer a greater protection than what's currently there for keeping heat in. The frame has a metal perimeter seal currently on it, it's a couple of "fins" running the length that compresses when the door closes. The plan is to also change this to a rubber seal of some description to offer a better fitment if anyone has any suggestions. The back door could also benefit with replacement of the same method but it's a more traditional top third 9 pane (i think) door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 A photo would help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 True.... Looks very similar to this: https://www.leaderdoors.co.uk/doors-c14/external-doors-c18/hardwood-external-doors-c106/external-hardwood-unfinished-m-t-sa77-15l-clear-glass-door-mtsaxcgdg-p55688/s165767?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=lpd-doors-external-hardwood-unfinished-m-amp-t-sa77-15l-clear-glass-do-external-standard-door-size-1981x762x44mm-78x30-sku-165767&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&cid=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4cOEBhDMARIsAA3XDRgoF5045ArYrFA_fbhQn_GRnkJ8B71NEqjRP7rkJDmb-96bClr7FBUaArJIEALw_wcB The existing has a circular flat spot where the yale lock is, but that does not matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 UPVC single pane with georgian bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 On 04/05/2021 at 21:20, dpmiller said: UPVC single pane with georgian bars? Having looked online they are not the prettiest of things, the examples I found. It could be an option but one for definitely visiting showrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 as said a photo would really help im struggling to understand what you have currently, if the current door is draughty then thats the biggest problem, you could have the best insulated door in the world but if theres a draught coming past it its pretty useless, i presume you are just wanting to replace the door and use the existing frame?, depending on how it is constructed it should be possible to replace the door and fit new door stops with storm seals and a new weather bar to create a better seal. do you have any local window/door manufacturers or small independant joinery business? i would recomend the one local to me but im pretty sure they would be more expensive than the one that you have linked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 Here's the current door. Would be re-using the handles but new Yale and no mortice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Check whether you need a mortice lock for insurance purposes. Most insurers require one, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 2 hours ago, ash_scotland88 said: Here's the current door. Would be re-using the handles but new Yale and no mortice. Where are you based exactly? The installer we use is a master German carpenter based in Clackmannanshire , I could give you his details and he could come up with something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Can't you just have a fully glazed uPVC door with a 15 panel Georgian bar between the leafs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash_scotland88 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 1 hour ago, jack said: Check whether you need a mortice lock for insurance purposes. Most insurers require one, I believe. Good point, would need to check that. The storm doors are only ever open when someone is in the house and awake. 57 minutes ago, craig said: Where are you based exactly? The installer we use is a master German carpenter based in Clackmannanshire , I could give you his details and he could come up with something for you. West Fife so not too far away. Also currently exploring double glazing, if you know of anyone in the region? Had two quotes already, supply only £12k and supply and fit at £28.5k after discount. 9 minutes ago, Onoff said: Can't you just have a fully glazed uPVC door with a 15 panel Georgian bar between the leafs? The ones I've seen, admittedly online, all look a tad naff with narrow glazing bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Bars available in 50mm here: https://www.vevowindows.co.uk/windows/georgian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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