French door question

steve1973 · 28 Jan 2009

Good evening all.

I am installing external french doors in place of a double glazed window.

My question is this, i have seen at a reasonable price a set of french doors six foot wide, the gap i have is six foot three, is it common to slightly pad out either side between wall and door frame ?

Any advice would be ace thanks very much in advance.

Steve.

noseall · 28 Jan 2009

it is possible to add knock-on pieces to the head or sides of upvc frames. these usually max-out at 25mm per side. stability may be compromised otherwise.

the knock-on pieces have to be manufacturer compatible too.

seems like you may have to either alter the masonry or buy the correct size.

BREAKALEG · 28 Jan 2009

I your property is rendered or pebbledashed externally it would make it easier to alter the opening - if you have brickwork externally i would buy a set of doors the correct size.
Internally you would need to build up the reveals with plasterboard or bonding.

steve1973 · 28 Jan 2009

cheers for that looks like i will be getting a door made to measure. I will start shopping around tomorrow when the crooks open. Screwfix have a 6foot french door for less than 500 squid, never mind i am sure in the current financial climate i can get a good deal on one made to measure.

Thanks.

Richard C · 29 Jan 2009

Be aware that what your doing is notifyable work unless you use a FENSA (or similar) company to install! No compliance certificate could give you future problems.

squowse · 30 Jan 2009

i'll quote you for a nice set in pitch pine if you want, click on my name to view my profile and see my website for brief details.

the link doesn't work by the way, you'll have to copy and paste the website address.

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