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O.k thanks. Will probably look better with new hinges too.

Turns out I am in luck. I've found an internal door which use same hinges as front door so I can use one of those. The hinges are a bit small compared to modern specs: 80 cm long, 3 mm thick. The door is sagging a tad but was hoping to correct this. Any idea if the specs (3 hinges) will be o.k...

Thanks for the through explanation. I've been thinking about a modern equivalent myself today, perhaps it's the best option. A friend actually recommended hinge bolts so may go with that too.

My experience with replacing hinges is that it can be quite an ordeal. Would prefer not to if possible.

Our old victorian front door only has 2 hinges and since we're installing security glass next week I was thinking of adding a third hinge. I bought a grade 13 hinge today which looks somewhat out of place being brand new and a lot bigger. Any ideas what kind of hinges they used on victorian...

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Thanks John, much appreciated. So a 4mm hole drilled into the wood glass panel at an angle from outside for ventilation is that correct? Makes sense to put the laminated glass on outside. Come to think of it, I've seen others do that as well. Our door is only 4.5 cm thick unfortunately so...

Hi There I've been refurbishing our old victorian door and want to add a sheet of laminate glass behind exiting glass for safety and hopefully a little extra insulation. I have a concern about whether moisture could get in between the two sheets though. Would anyone be able to advice me about...

Hi There We live in a Victorian house. Black box (pic 1) has been installed top of front door. Leads (pic 2), may have been connected in the black box somehow although not sure as it came apart. The black leads (pic 2) seem to be connected to an outside telephone pole (very old rusty leads)...

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I've decided to stick with our original door as it's in very good condition. Already stripped the paint. A couple of questions: - There's quite a large gap (10cm all the way up) between door frame and wall which needs insulated. Is it best to use expanding foam or fibreglass insulation...

If it's a Victorian door or similar, try a reclamation yard. You may also be able to find what you're looking for on eBay.

The door does have ornate glass which looks great but it's not exactly high security so there are a few things to consider.

Great advice. Thanks(y)

Couldn't someone smash the window and crawl through it? I like what you're saying though as it would make my life a whole lot easier:)

It could potentially be fixed but I've been a bit worried about security as it has a large window which covers a large part of top half of door. Even with toughened glass I am wondering if it could be a problem.

O.k thanks. I was thinking of buying a door slightly bigger and then hopefully get the fitter to cut it to size.

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Hi there I need to replace a fairly basic wooden Victorian front door as well as the threshold, prefearbly on a budget. The quotes we've had for a new one has been quite high and so I've been thinking about buying a reclaimed one, put double glazing in and get someone to fit it. I was...

Luckily I bought timber joists 2 years ago when they were cheaper so sister the joist might be the way to go or alternatively get someone to do it for me.