Hi, I need to fit a new front door/frame/sidelights as existing solid redwood effort is rotten in several places (though probably 10+ years old) The door is the external door on a northfacing porch, and has no protection (canopy) so it get's wet.
This lack of canopy seems to invalidates the warranty of most wooden doors by the look of it - XL warranty state their oak engineered doors need a canopy.
I prefer a wooden door over uPVC. Appreciate views whether you think a veneered engineered door, with prescribed XL paint or high build stain (ie. not varnish, waxes, etc) is likely to be a reasonable option for next 10 years if I refinishing every couple of years.
I not particularly fussed whether painted or natural look, but keen to avoid black staining if left natural or lifting of veneer!
Many Thanks, Matthew.
This lack of canopy seems to invalidates the warranty of most wooden doors by the look of it - XL warranty state their oak engineered doors need a canopy.
I prefer a wooden door over uPVC. Appreciate views whether you think a veneered engineered door, with prescribed XL paint or high build stain (ie. not varnish, waxes, etc) is likely to be a reasonable option for next 10 years if I refinishing every couple of years.
I not particularly fussed whether painted or natural look, but keen to avoid black staining if left natural or lifting of veneer!
Many Thanks, Matthew.
