I have a 8'x5' apprx. opening for a crawl space where I have mounted (2 custom cut) wood hospital doors that swing out. The doors are constructed of several layers of wood and covered with a thin oak finished vineer. 3 years ago I set installed these and applied several layers of good polyeurethane, repeating the application multiple times over the next 24 months, when weather began to wear away the finish. I finally tired of this and painted it with a durable exterior paint. Eventhough the door was dry when installed, over time the layers of poly and paint have started to break open in vertical slats showing where the door vineer is chapping and pulling away. I've wanted to cover the doors with a trim-like break metal, but haven't found anything wide enough and have been told that covering the doors will a metal vineer will only cause the "deterioration" to worsen. Aside from installing separate (custom) storm doors - which can be costly - what alternatives are there to restore or cover the exterior face of the doors? Thanks. -r-

I am looking to install some windows i one of my rooms. Thinking of putting 4, 14"Wx34"L casement stlye windows. Also, 2, 28"Wx18"L awning style windows. My question is, what's better, cranker style or push-out handle style? thanks! Post Replies welcome!