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Post by Clinton Cool on May 19, 2016 20:27:40 GMT
The front doors on my boat are rotten and need replacing. A strange one this, they are protected from rain by a cratch cover, but there you go.
I say doors but all they are really are a pair of window sashes, hinged in a frame. Being an enthusiastic diy er, and possibly a tight git at times, I'd like to do the job of replacing them myself.
I've never had call to do anything like this before so unsure where to go really. Is maybe a small joinery shop a place to enquire? Anyone recommend one around Manchester or Cheshire?
Any other hints of tips?
Cheers.
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Post by PaulG2 on May 20, 2016 0:31:46 GMT
The front doors on my boat are rotten and need replacing. A strange one this, they are protected from rain by a cratch cover, but there you go. I say doors but all they are really are a pair of window sashes, hinged in a frame. Being an enthusiastic diy er, and possibly a tight git at times, I'd like to do the job of replacing them myself. I've never had call to do anything like this before so unsure where to go really. Is maybe a small joinery shop a place to enquire? Anyone recommend one around Manchester or Cheshire? Any other hints of tips? Cheers. Post a photo or two and let's see what you've got. Wood rots because of trapped moisture, not because it gets wet. So it would be good to see photos of the doors in place and photos of the rot and then it should be fairly easy to see where and how you need to cut the doors to make sure the H2O goes bye-bye. |
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Post by peterboat on May 20, 2016 9:17:51 GMT
If you cant see the windows how about having them made in double glazed wood coloured upvc never rot, warmer, more secure etc etc
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Post by naughtyfox on May 20, 2016 14:43:30 GMT
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Post by naughtyfox on May 20, 2016 14:50:47 GMT
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Post by tadworth on May 20, 2016 16:41:38 GMT
You defo want to fit double glazed glass units in them, the bare units without the frames are not expensive, and made to any size, even portholes.
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Post by naughtyfox on May 20, 2016 17:13:50 GMT
There's a nice glazier in Slaithwaite - got our cratch window glass from 'em: www.hsnglass.co.uk/ |
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Post by Clinton Cool on May 20, 2016 20:04:07 GMT
Thanks for the replies, plenty to go at!
I've ruled out pvc. Not only is it ugly but I'm only looking to replace the two openers, the frame itself is in good condition.
As regards double glazing: Directly below the doors are 2 ventilators. I'm wondering if there's any point fitting it if the cold is rushing in nearby?
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