Outswing French Doors
#1
04-20-07, 08:43 AM
Outswing French Doors
I'm having outswing french doors installed into an existing exterior brick wall, and I'm wondering: would these typically be installed flush with the outer brick wall, so that the doors could open all the way, or might they be installed recessed a few inches?
I ask because I have to decide about whether to order a jam extention.
The windows, for example, are installed recessed, so the brick then extends 3 inches out beyond the window.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks --
I ask because I have to decide about whether to order a jam extention.
The windows, for example, are installed recessed, so the brick then extends 3 inches out beyond the window.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks --
#2
04-20-07, 09:40 AM
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I would leave them recessed for protection from the weather and to match the normal way of installing exterior doors.
#3
04-20-07, 09:50 AM
Is that the normal way? I have no idea. I like the idea of protection from the weather, though.
I guess one concern about recessed is, would the doors then bump into the brick when you open them?
I'm probably overthinking this.
I guess one concern about recessed is, would the doors then bump into the brick when you open them?
I'm probably overthinking this.
#4
04-20-07, 10:32 AM
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Typically, windows and doors are always installed on the sheathing, which is roughly 4" behind the face of the brick. Face trim usually makes the distance look closer to 3".
You are correct that an outswinging door would hit on the brick if it swings past about 120 degrees. You would need to install a ground/deck mounted door stop to prevent that from happening.
You can obviously change your mind and go with an inswinging door, too.
You are correct that an outswinging door would hit on the brick if it swings past about 120 degrees. You would need to install a ground/deck mounted door stop to prevent that from happening.
You can obviously change your mind and go with an inswinging door, too.
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04-21-07, 02:22 AM
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I installed two sets out swinging French doors on our concrete block home a few months ago. ( replaced sliders with them). We were unsure of how they would look and had concerns of them hitting the block and denting the aluminum flashing that we installed to meet the siding we put in.
We installed deck mounted stops to prevent damage. They work great. The out swinging doors look great and we did not loose any room by having them swing inside.
We are happy we went with outswings.
We installed deck mounted stops to prevent damage. They work great. The out swinging doors look great and we did not loose any room by having them swing inside.
We are happy we went with outswings.
#6
05-23-07, 12:39 PM
The door is in. Now I have to get the hole cut in the wall. So it sounds like the consensus is that the door should be recessed from the brick?
Anyone know of any pictures online that shows a door installed in a brick wall?
Anyone know of any pictures online that shows a door installed in a brick wall?
