New 32" front door or?
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New 32" front door or?
I need a new front entry door and the existing door is 32", it makes most things that go through a challenge and beats up the door/jam a bit, I got this house to be a rental home and I like the 32" size for the renters will not be bringing some 900 lb sofa/bed hybrid combo stuff through that door way...but it wouldn't surprise me if some try!...I can get just a flat slab solid wood door for less that $100 or a solid 6 panel for like $160, I would like to do it up to par and install a pre-hung 36" but that would be a lot of work removing the existing jam, cutting the concrete block, it could be done...but...
Just looking for opinions from others with similar situations or experience.
Just looking for opinions from others with similar situations or experience.
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Yeah, I'd probably enlarge it if I was going to live there but wouldn't go to that level of hassle for a rental
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Thanks guys, that's where I was leaning.
What do you think about the flat solid door vs. the six panel for a front door at about 1/2 price? I know a flat door is boring but there will be a screen door on the outside.
What do you think about the flat solid door vs. the six panel for a front door at about 1/2 price? I know a flat door is boring but there will be a screen door on the outside.
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The only thing I have against the flat doors is the interior is usually particle board. What ever type of wooden door you wind up using, be sure to coat all 6 edges - that includes the tops and bottoms. That will help the door last longer and your checkbook will thank you

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This is a rental, so I again would make the cheaper choice rather than the aesthetically pleasing one