Suggestions please for long lasting house back door

Pilatus

Member
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
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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 ;)
 

milkloss

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Livestock Farmer
Location
East Sussex
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.
 
Location
Suffolk
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 Iroko is much better if you want a hardwood type but all are very out of date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

Member
Livestock Farmer
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.
 

robs1

Member
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

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
Near Colchester
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
 

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