Door for archway

[catbell]

I have a porch area recessed in the front of the house with a brick archway. I want a glazed door to enclose the porch so we can keep shoes etc in the porch.

As this would be secondary to the existing front door I do not want to have external grade locks and glazing etc but I don't know if that would be permitted under current regulations?

Also, I don't know who I would contact for this sort of project - a carpenter?

 

[crank39]

Well you either need a carpenter/joiner who is experienced in making bespoke joinery OR get a PVC company in. Which ever you choose the expense will be the arch.

Personally i think this looks horrible but is this similar to your arch?

http://www.chasewindows.co.uk/files...ge/exlarge/ArchedPVCuEntrancedoor_S626W56.jpg

 

[Richard C]

As this would be secondary to the existing front door I do not want to have external grade locks and glazing etc but I don't know if that would be permitted under current regulations?

Why ever not; decent locks will make very little difference to the overall cost, will increase security & stop your shoes & brolly getting pinched. Double glazing will defiantly help keep the main property warmer.

To answer your questions specifically; your unlikely to need planning unless it’s listed or there are special circumstances in your area; check with a call to your local planning dept. A porch does not need to comply with Building Regulations as long as you retain the external door into the main property, do not heat it & it’s less than 3 sq/m but that's unlikely to affect you if it's an existing recess. Only condition is that any glass in the door or next to the door must be safety glass. See this link for basics;
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/buildingwork/projects/workcommonporch

Also, I don't know who I would contact for this sort of project - a carpenter?

If it’s anything like the link posted by crank39, I would go for UPVC as shown. You could have one in timber but it’s likely to cost far more unless you’re good at carpentry.

 

[catbell]

Thanks for all the suggestions, quite a lot to think about! I think as it's quite a low arch I may have to go for an arched door rather than the square UPVC door set in to a frame.

Carpenter it is.