Making an external door from MDF

[Droogs]

also check with your insurers. When I lived in Oxfordshire we were broken into and though the toerags gained entry via taking out a window, when the assessor came he basically null and voided the policy there and then as the access door from the kitchen to the garage was mdf even though it had both locks and bolts. We had to fight for 2 years and only ended up getting our premiums back. so be carefull


ha bob beat me to it

 

[Lons]

ha bob beat me to it

that's a first for me, I never beat anyone to anything. :lol: :lol:

 

[Doug71]

It always seems a grey area as people interpret things differently but I always understood if you are only replacing the door you can pretty much do what you like, it's only when you are also replacing the frame that building regs get involved.

 

[Selwyn]

For looks. The current one has a large bit of glazing with horrible mottled privacy glass, and it's marked by the previous owners. It just looks a bit naff

How about painting the PVC? There are specialised uPVC primers but some sources say that shellac will do.

And presumably you can replace the glass panel with one more to your liking. I don't know if every door allows this but it is possible, so that if the glass gets cracked you don't have to buy a whole new door!

I'll say it again - linseed oil paint!

 

[Lons]

It always seems a grey area as people interpret things differently but I always understood if you are only replacing the door you can pretty much do what you like, it's only when you are also replacing the frame that building regs get involved.

Not really a grey area anymore Doug as they tightened up regs around U values, safety and glazing. If you google building regs re doors and windows it will spell it out pretty clearly I'm sure.

Mine is from memory as at the time of the changes I was still running my building company and fitting into new extensions as well as straight forward replacements so I needed to comply.

 

[ColeyS1]

Just seems odd that accoya wouldn't be suitable for new builds cause it's not dense enough...

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[ColeyS1]

For looks. The current one has a large bit of glazing with horrible mottled privacy glass, and it's marked by the previous owners. It just looks a bit naff

How about painting the PVC? There are specialised uPVC primers but some sources say that shellac will do.

And presumably you can replace the glass panel with one more to your liking. I don't know if every door allows this but it is possible, so that if the glass gets cracked you don't have to buy a whole new door!

I'll say it again - linseed oil paint!

I'll say it again as well, any chance of some pictures pretty please !!!!!



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[MattRoberts]

Thanks for all the input. I'm starting to think this is a bit of a can of worms, and I might be better off painting the current one and buying new hardware!

 

[Doug71]

Just seems odd that accoya wouldn't be suitable for new builds cause it's not dense enough...

It's one of those things where if you are accredited to some organisation or have the certificates to prove your for example Accoya doors etc have been tested and reach the standard required you can make them out of it.

If you are making something bespoke, a one off, you will have no test certificates so it has to meet Appendix B of part Q (Bespoke timber secure doorsets) of the building regs which states timber density etc.

It is all getting a bit silly.