Replacing shed door
#1
03-23-20, 11:52 AM
Replacing shed door
Good day,
our house came with a shed on the property that needs a new door. Previous owners put an interior door on the shed which has fallen apart. The frame is also rotted. It's a non standard size so I am trying to decide what to do. Rough opening is 34-3/8 x 77-1/8.
I'm thinking it will be cheaper to just make my own door out of siding and some lumber. To do that, I'll probably need to build some kind of door frame.
Pressure treated for that frame or no?
Tips or things I may not be aware of?
our house came with a shed on the property that needs a new door. Previous owners put an interior door on the shed which has fallen apart. The frame is also rotted. It's a non standard size so I am trying to decide what to do. Rough opening is 34-3/8 x 77-1/8.
I'm thinking it will be cheaper to just make my own door out of siding and some lumber. To do that, I'll probably need to build some kind of door frame.
Pressure treated for that frame or no?
Tips or things I may not be aware of?
#2
03-23-20, 12:28 PM
In my experience a shed door is among the easier projects. The greatest concern may be in getting a tight fit, considering that the door can change a bit due to moisture changes. My suggestion is to build it yourself with a lip along the non-hinged sides that will allow for a sight fit. Weather stripping should also be an option. Also, a variety of materials can be used but make certain the exterior is weather protected / sealed. Pressure treated wood could be used for the door but it's not necessary and adds to the weight.
Silverbullet555
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#3
03-23-20, 01:17 PM
#4
03-23-20, 02:22 PM
Member
Please post a picture so we can see what your seeing.
If it's all rotten why not just reframe the RO and use a standard prehung door?
When I get stuck doing this job I buy a flat jamb (no brick molding) door and use PVC brick molding since that's the first thing that's going to rot.
If it's all rotten why not just reframe the RO and use a standard prehung door?
When I get stuck doing this job I buy a flat jamb (no brick molding) door and use PVC brick molding since that's the first thing that's going to rot.
#5
03-23-20, 02:28 PM
If you can keep it dry, OSB is a better option. But OSB takes considerably longer to dry than plywood and will not last as long in wet or damp conditions. Particularly with OSB, try to protect the perimeter.
#6
03-23-20, 02:29 PM
joecaption
I actually considered that. But, then I thought about just building one to save some money. Maybe not as much of a money saver when it's all said and done. I'll be looking at $250-$300 for an outswing exterior prehung door from a big box store.
I actually considered that. But, then I thought about just building one to save some money. Maybe not as much of a money saver when it's all said and done. I'll be looking at $250-$300 for an outswing exterior prehung door from a big box store.
#7
03-23-20, 03:00 PM
Member
I'll be looking at $250-$300
Granted it's not a premium door, but for an uninsulated shed it's ok. The only thing I noticed was that the sill plate was non adjustable but that has not been a problem over the winter!
#8
03-23-20, 08:41 PM
#9
03-24-20, 04:51 AM
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https://www.menards.com/main/doors-w...707-c-9356.htm
I dont see the 6 panel door that I purchased, but this is the brand!
I dont see the 6 panel door that I purchased, but this is the brand!
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#10
03-24-20, 06:23 AM
#11
03-24-20, 06:44 AM
Menards is way cheaper than Home Depot and Lowes. Shipping kills it though. Will have to make some calls. Mastercraft is their house brand. It gives me hope. For $200 I would just do a prehung door.
We'll see what we find with more research.
We'll see what we find with more research.
#12
03-24-20, 07:56 AM
I do not know what is available in your area but a used building materials store may have a used one that would do the job. Or kijiji etc.
Many folks replace an exterior door just for looks so good condition used doors are abundant often prehung.
Many folks replace an exterior door just for looks so good condition used doors are abundant often prehung.
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#13
03-26-20, 04:36 PM
OK. Silly question. Is there any reason I couldn't take an inswing prehung door and mount the whole thing backwards so it is outswing. The desire for an outswing really makes it more expensive. Cheapest I've found locally is 280 for an outswing door.
#14
03-27-20, 05:05 AM
Member
The threshold will be backwards and the hinges would be exposed meaning someone could pop them out to get in!
There may be other issues, would have to get a beer and stare at a door for a few minutes!
There may be other issues, would have to get a beer and stare at a door for a few minutes!
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#15
03-27-20, 04:14 PM
Marq1
After your beer or 3, let me know. Not too worried about the popping of the door. Lawn stuff in there and it is behind a fence. It's a risk, but a small one.
It might be better to just make a barn type door and move on with life. It's got to be less than $100 in materials to make a door out of 1x4, OSB and exterior siding. 2 hinges, a sliding lock and it'll be done. Practice for converting the end to double doors so I can drive the riding mower into the end and park it.
After your beer or 3, let me know. Not too worried about the popping of the door. Lawn stuff in there and it is behind a fence. It's a risk, but a small one.
It might be better to just make a barn type door and move on with life. It's got to be less than $100 in materials to make a door out of 1x4, OSB and exterior siding. 2 hinges, a sliding lock and it'll be done. Practice for converting the end to double doors so I can drive the riding mower into the end and park it.
#16
05-03-20, 06:55 PM
TonyP trying to decide on how much of a lip. Originally I was going to pull the old frame and just frame it with pressure treated 2x4s. I need to set the back a bit so the sheathing and panel fits flush with the wall . That got me thinking about maybe going with something an inch thick. Maybe even some firring strips to create the lip.
#17
07-08-20, 08:56 PM
Well,
here is what I came up with. It has a frame made of 1x4 material. Covered that was osb then put siding then trim. Plenty of primer and paint. Retrimmed the opening. Now I am redoing the trim around the window then I will paint the rest. Probably spent too much time and money on this.
here is what I came up with. It has a frame made of 1x4 material. Covered that was osb then put siding then trim. Plenty of primer and paint. Retrimmed the opening. Now I am redoing the trim around the window then I will paint the rest. Probably spent too much time and money on this.
