Hi All, 

 

First Post here so thanks for having me! 

I'm coming towards the end of my extension/renovation and have just replaced the front door. 

For reasons I wont get into we have had no option but to fit the door to the internal blocks(I know this is a big no no, but it does happen sometimes) 

What is the best way to close the cavities to the left, top and right side of the door? Obviously we want it as water tight as possible. 

Please see attached picture.

 

Thanks for any advice given! 

 

Liam 

39 minutes ago, LiamMc said:

For reasons I wont get into

Chances are you're gonna have to before you get a sensible answer... anyway, welcome to these forums 😃

You could just hack the render off, close the cavity properly, then re-fit the door in the correct place?

The design of the door doesn't allow me to fit it anywhere other than where it is now unfortunately. 

If I fit it any further out I won't be able to make hinge adjustments to finely tune the door to allow latches to operate smoothly and correctly. 

Do you have a photo from the inside so we can see the issue with the hinges?

There is another adjustment on the hinge which you cannot see, the one that will be blocked if the door is fitted further out. Any advice on how to seal the open cavity? 

I guess you could finish the insulation then fit some cement board / render carrier to the reveals and render to match existing, or a cavity closer, stainless EML and render onto that.