custom height basement entry door
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04-22-09, 03:44 AM
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custom height basement entry door
hello all.
i am in the process of finishing a basement and am thinking about installing an entry door. after installing a header the greatest height i can make the rough opening would be about 75 inches. i know it is possible to buy many custom size entry doors, but 95% of these that i have found are extremely expensive solid wood decorative entry doors. i'm just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction to find where i can get a custom size plain-jane fiberglass or steel entry door, preferably on the cheaper side? a top-lite would be nice, but not necessary. thank you-
i am in the process of finishing a basement and am thinking about installing an entry door. after installing a header the greatest height i can make the rough opening would be about 75 inches. i know it is possible to buy many custom size entry doors, but 95% of these that i have found are extremely expensive solid wood decorative entry doors. i'm just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction to find where i can get a custom size plain-jane fiberglass or steel entry door, preferably on the cheaper side? a top-lite would be nice, but not necessary. thank you-
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04-22-09, 04:07 AM
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also, am quite experienced in finish work, but am trying my hand at framing in this endeavor. am installing windows and hopefully the entry door into a cement block basement. i was planning on cutting the rough openings with a concrete saw, a lil clean-up with a grinder, filling any voids in the block with concrete, and then installing my framing with a good amount of liquid nails and a powder-actuated gun. is this the best way to go about this?
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04-22-09, 04:47 AM
Mobile doors are normally 76" in height, don't know if you can find that extra inch.
You could buy a wood door and cut it down to fit. Be sure to paint it well including the top and bottom edge!
You could buy a wood door and cut it down to fit. Be sure to paint it well including the top and bottom edge!
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04-27-09, 11:07 PM
Originally Posted by fallenangelfyre
also, am quite experienced in finish work, but am trying my hand at framing in this endeavor. am installing windows and hopefully the entry door into a cement block basement. i was planning on cutting the rough openings with a concrete saw, a lil clean-up with a grinder, filling any voids in the block with concrete, and then installing my framing with a good amount of liquid nails and a powder-actuated gun. is this the best way to go about this?
