Hi
A friend has asked if I could make her a 4 panel external front door and I'm considering it as a little challenge. Although first i have a few questions:
1. I was thinking of making it out of redwood with moisture resistant mdf for the panels. Then treating it all with cuprinol before priming and painting. Will this be any better/worse than the "engineered hardwood" doors they sell?
2. Is the redwood likely to warp in the future (vendors claim the engineered ones dont).
3. Can warping be avoided using certain primers and paint (eg exterior grade)?
Thanks a lot for your help and advice ... once again!
Zigs
A friend has asked if I could make her a 4 panel external front door and I'm considering it as a little challenge. Although first i have a few questions:
1. I was thinking of making it out of redwood with moisture resistant mdf for the panels. Then treating it all with cuprinol before priming and painting. Will this be any better/worse than the "engineered hardwood" doors they sell?
2. Is the redwood likely to warp in the future (vendors claim the engineered ones dont).
3. Can warping be avoided using certain primers and paint (eg exterior grade)?
Thanks a lot for your help and advice ... once again!
Zigs