Suggestions please for long lasting house back door

[Pilatus]

As above, due to rot the back door we have needs replacing.
I am very concerned about the quality/durability of the wood used in windows and doors these days, that’s why I will never have wooden window frames.
As our back door faces West it gets a real hammering from the rain.
So any suggestions for a durable back

door and I expect door frame will be appreciated.
Dread to think what the cost might be.
Don’t suggest going to B&Q,etc,etc

 

[Deereone]

A porch

 

[Forkdriver]

I think composite doors are the way, but very expensive.

 

[milkloss]

I’d suggest oak. Untreated except for a coat of danish/tung oil every year. A porch would also be a great addition but it depends on the budget.

I don’t think you’ll beat pvc sort of stuff for durability and keeping out the weather though.

 

[SilliamWhale]

Hardwood door but use linseed oil paint.

A lot of the problems with wood come to the type of paint. I can make a hardwood Howdens door last over 20 years with the right paint.

 

[solo]

This company made some external doors and frames, which you saw in the door seal thread. They are watertight and draught proof with no warping. We use osmo oil once a year after the initial couple of coats. Well worth going in for a chat.

Browns Carpentry and Joinery Ltd

 

[davidroberts30]

6mm galvanised plate

 

[deleted user 837354]

6mm galvanised plate

Nahh, just river some corrugated iron sheets together, scrap yard style.

 

[Kidds]

Composite door with frame etc, £7-800
Oak would be the same price but won't last as long imo

 

[Still Farming]

Scaffolding planks

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Oak moves too much, don’t go there please. Iroko is much better if you want a hardwood type but all are very out of date
Composite. Coloured to your choice.
Thing with a composite is that it will close & seal up properly. This stopping draughts.

UPVC is as good.
I have several types. UPVC Stable, composite and UPVC fully glazed. Each has their pros & cons.
Consider a frame spacer on the hinge side, particularly if you need the door to open a little over-centre.
I’d imagine this is a 2’9” door so plenty of space to fit one (20mm) on the hinge side.

SS

 

[Dry Rot]

Avoid those panelled wooden doors as it leaves somewhere for water to lodge. I bought a timber door blank, cut out a panel for a window (dark passage) and made the appropriate holes for locks, catches, and handles.

The doorway is an odd size and there's nothing off the shelf and I don't think composite can be easily modified. It's not rocket science. That lasted well but the door has rotted below the ledge at the bottom of the window. I shall be making a replacement soon by modifying an off the shelf solid blank, using the same glass and lock but new handles. I don't expect to spend more than £300.

 

[toquark]

Composite doors are very durable and look good, but they are difficult to adjust once hung.

 

[flywheel]

Go for upvc door ..air &water tight so no draughts or puddles of water unlike even the best wooden doors

 

[robs1]

Composite doors are very durable and look good, but they are difficult to adjust once hung.

I've fitted quite a few pvc doors and a couple of composite ones, they were horrible to fit as they seemed to twist the frame far too easily, not sure how long they will last if I'm honest

 

[Pan mixer]

I’d suggest oak. Untreated except for a coat of danish/tung oil every year. A porch would also be a great addition but it depends on the budget.

I don’t think you’ll beat pvc sort of stuff for durability and keeping out the weather though.

Having an oak door was a real mistake for us on the exposed side of the house - always changinging shape, always leaking somewhere. Wish that I had a composite one

 

[GEMS]

Go composite and get it fitted ...........
Maybe a storm porch -put your wellies in ......

 

[designanddetail]

Accoya wood

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Rehau for UPVC door & frame BTW
SS

 

[robs1]

Rehau for UPVC door & frame BTW
SS

They are very good, we used them in the last house we did up and they are really good windows, well made, sturdy and fit easily