18" double doors in place of standard 36" front door
alisonelaine
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Comments (24)I like the 8 foot doors in double doors better than a single with sidelights unless the single is quite wide as per millworkman's suggestion (very tall narrow doors can look off). Our ceilings in the entry are 12 feet so I am glad we replaced that 6 foot 8 inch door in our house prior to our addition with this taller one. The 8 foot doors looks so much better with tall ceilings. We have a fiberglass door that looks like wood. It was quite thermal, so not sure all double doors are created equal in terms of energy rating (we are in Canada and the door is north facing so we paid attention to energy ratings). Here is our door in our house under construction. I love the glass as it lets in nice light. Carol...See MoreSize of outdoor lighting by front door
Comments (1)Do you have a single or a double front door? Side-light windows? Bigger or bold trim around the door? Will they need to be placed quite close to the door or can they be set a little farther away? If we chose an 18' high light, would it look too small? I don't think so, if it is properly placed. Will you be using existing wiring, or can you mount them as high or low or as far apart as you would need to? Sue Here is a link that might be useful: front door lights Google images...See MoreFront door; Gap between door and jamb
Comments (1)The correct method is to remove the trim from both the inside and outside, cut the nails used to install the door on the top and latch side(leaving the nails untouched on the hinge side), and move the top to get a uniform gap along the top. Then move the latch side to get the same uniform gap along the side of the door. Using finish screws(available at most hardware stores) helps eliminate the movement while nailing. The best way to pull the nails from the trim is to pull out the back---that does not mess up the surface. Then replace the trim....See MoreDo you have a screen door on your front door?
Comments (34)Thanks for posting your photo (again), lacombe. That's a good close-up view of the Phantom Screen Door. That must be the cartridge on the left. It looks neat and it seems that it doesn't interfere with the threshold. And by the way, that's a lovely color blue on your door trim. So if I understand correctly, Phantom Screens are installed professionally and RetractAway Screens, on the other hand, come in a kit. And chay, it sounds like they're not so easy to install. Bug Off screens sound good for a temporary solution during those perfect days - would probably save on air conditioning also. Also, I'm curious. When I looked at full-view storm and screen combination doors I wondered how long it takes and how much strength is required to swap the window for the screen. Do they come with some kind of sleeve for storage?...See Morevirgilcarter
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