Willl Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Hi, we would like to replace our external kitchen door with a pattern 10 wooden door. We are thinking an engineered hardwood door rather than a solid wood door, as my understanding is that this should expand and contract less than a solid wooden door. Not to mention the much more modest price tag! The closest standard size is 1981 x 762 but our issue is that the wooden frame is all over the place! I have attached some pictures as it is visible to the eye but to give an idea - the height of the opening for the door on one side measures 1970 and on the other 1990. Width wise, at the top the measurement is 774 but at the bottom 760. A spirit level also indicates that everything is off.. Can anyone give an opinion as to whether it is possible to fit a new (and hopefully straight!) door into a frame that is far from? We want to avoid a new frame as it is large (housing two windows) and in good condition. Many thanks in advance! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 You could buy a 2032mm x 813mm door and have it cut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willl Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 Thanks for your reply Mr Punter but with it being a pattern 10 door with a slim wooden frame and mostly glass there wouldn't be much wood to cut down..? The desire is also to try and do something with the (problem) frame rather than 'laying into' a new door.. It would be good to have everything looking a bit straighter..! It would like to lose the piece of the frame that separates the top window and the door and the top window itself - to have a taller door but I am not sure the frame wood support such a tall door..? Best, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Willl said: Thanks for your reply Mr Punter but with it being a pattern 10 door with a slim wooden frame and mostly glass there wouldn't be much wood to cut down..? The desire is also to try and do something with the (problem) frame rather than 'laying into' a new door.. It would be good to have everything looking a bit straighter..! It would like to lose the piece of the frame that separates the top window and the door and the top window itself - to have a taller door but I am not sure the frame wood support such a tall door..? Best, Will No problem loosing the door header for a taller door. You could fit a new door and frame into the existing “slot” but it’s not easy and could look out of place. A complete new lump made to measure would probably be cheaper in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willl Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 A 'complete new lump' being a new door made to measure? We would love a full height pattern 10 door but the concern is if the frame would hold such a thing.. The full height is 2475. Thanks Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Willl said: Thanks for your reply Mr Punter but with it being a pattern 10 door with a slim wooden frame and mostly glass there wouldn't be much wood to cut down..? It would be about an inch all round. Ask the supplier if the door would be suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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