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External Hardwood Door, Damp, Macclesfield Step

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.46 PM

Hi There My front door is slightly rotten at the bottom and I believe this is due to the old macclesfield step and no rain bar installed. There is damp coming in the side that is rotten and being sucked up by the plasterwork on the wall adjoining the door frame. Should i replace the door and doorframe with an external wood door and remove the Macclesfield Step. As the door has no protection from the elements as no porch, will a hardwood door contract and swell or soak up the moisture if i take it back to the bare brick ? Im sick of the drafts as there is a gap around door in the frame of approx 6 or 7 mm. I only expect to stay in the house for another 5 years or so, should I go for a Rockdoor composite, or will it be sufficient to replace with a hardwood door, painted with new doorframe and storm guard/rainguard.

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2 Answers

Johnny

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Epping

Should be sufficiently enough just to replace the door and the door frame with a hardwood outside door. Should do the job.

Answered28 January 2017

Anonymous user

Hi,my advice to you if you have a budget is to replace de door and frame with a pvc external door.They have rubber gaskets that seal the door on to the frame in 5 points.Professional installed by the manufacturer and silicone sealed will give you piece of mind and no more drafts guaranteed.

Answered31 January 2018