Jan has asked if it would be possible to replace the exterior aluminium framed glass sliding door and window in the laundry. She doesn’t like it and would prefer a solid timber door.
After doing some measuring I believe it would be possible to replace the sliding door on the left side with a 720mm wide solid timber door. The area to the right would be framed in 4x4 and clad externally with a cement fibre panel. One the inside there would be a Formica wet wallboard panel. The loss of light would make the laundry dark which means the door will require a small window. I could either make the door or purchase one. Having estimated the required materials purchasing looks the cheaper option
The timber door would open inwards and a new security screen door would open outwards. My only concern is whether a 720mm door has sufficient width (we’re not getting any thinner!).
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Apologies for the delayed response.
My thoughts on the possibly too narrow door situation is to go for a standard width door plus a narrow glazed side panel.
If security with the glazed panel is a concern make it two very narrow panels with a central pillar. This could of course be one piece of glass with central wooden strips, outside and inside, configured / profiled to look like part of the frame.
Just a thought, regards, David.
Hi David,
The limitation on the door width is being dictated by the washing machine which is behind the side window when viewed from outside
Tom
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