I've decided to replace the old thin softwood front door on my basement flat, but I have a few questions.
The original door is about 28" wide (a bit too narrow), I have bought a nice half-glazed 30" hardwood door but the directions say not to take off more than 5mm on any one side (so 10mm off width max).
I have decided therefore, to replace the old (original 1880's door frame) which appears to have been removed before as there are diagonal cuts in the jambs. The width, brick to brick, is about 34" (maybe just under ?) and there doesn't appear to be a wooden sill as it just looks like a piece of stone / concrete - could this be possible ?
1. Can I buy a pre-treated door frame (possibly without a sill without) ?
2. If I make my own frame should I treat it first and with what ?
3. How should I construct my own frame ?
Any help would be very much appreciated
The original door is about 28" wide (a bit too narrow), I have bought a nice half-glazed 30" hardwood door but the directions say not to take off more than 5mm on any one side (so 10mm off width max).
I have decided therefore, to replace the old (original 1880's door frame) which appears to have been removed before as there are diagonal cuts in the jambs. The width, brick to brick, is about 34" (maybe just under ?) and there doesn't appear to be a wooden sill as it just looks like a piece of stone / concrete - could this be possible ?
1. Can I buy a pre-treated door frame (possibly without a sill without) ?
2. If I make my own frame should I treat it first and with what ?
3. How should I construct my own frame ?
Any help would be very much appreciated