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Can exterior door open above sill?
Hi Everyone,
I have a door in an odd size: 205cm height by 73cm width. I can't find any pre-made doors in that size, and hand-made is getting out of budget.
The door closes inwards in front of a concrete sill. If the door closed above the sill, it could measure 197cm high instead, which would mean pre-made doors are available.
Does this cause problems?
Thank you for any answers,
Edwin
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"Hi Edwin, where are you located buddy(rough area? You could get add on to go underneath the new plastic cil to raise the door but i really would recommend a professional to do it. Add on comes in multiple sizes, 20mm, 50mm, 100mm etc. So you should be able to get something sorted."
Answered on 31st Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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"It sounds like you have ultralow threshold this frame may need 30mm cill"
Answered on 24th Oct 2023 - Member since Sep 2023 -
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"Hi Edwin,
This is a tough one to know exactly what you mean. if you could send me some photos I would be happy to assist.
Ryan Harris
Harris & Sons Windows Ltd"
This is a tough one to know exactly what you mean. if you could send me some photos I would be happy to assist.
Ryan Harris
Harris & Sons Windows Ltd"
Answered on 31st Jan 2023 - Member since Oct 2022 -
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"Good Afternoon, If this is for your home then you should purchase a made to measure. Supply only this should start from £375 so I'm guessing that would be around the price of a B&Q off the shelf door.
If your new door sat on a 30mm sill then I'm guessing this would be enough to clear. You would need/want to sit a new door on a sill or the warranty probably wouldn't be honoured as new doors allow water/moisture to travel through them and drain from the bottom.
Any questions please reach out."
If your new door sat on a 30mm sill then I'm guessing this would be enough to clear. You would need/want to sit a new door on a sill or the warranty probably wouldn't be honoured as new doors allow water/moisture to travel through them and drain from the bottom.
Any questions please reach out."
Answered on 31st Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 -
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