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yep, the old classic wooden tongue and groove planks nailed together with a hasp in the middle. these babies finally rotted. what should i go with? oak flooring? any better ideas to keep it looking old yet dry on the other side? thanks in advance!
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bobski - Just replaced two on a house built in 1760. Replaced in kind and re-used old hardware, but with some modifications, several suggested by the GC. One that seemed to work pretty well was to create a CCA-treated subframe all around with a routed groove (core box bit) that channels water that gets into the top slot around the opening and out the bottom (below the doors).
The door was all butt-primed T&G spanish cedar put together with polyurethane glue and stainless steel fasteners.
This was to suit the nature of the house and its period and certainly isn't for everyone. But I do believe that you can do something appropriate to a period while incorporating some current building techniques and some general knowledge about what lasts longer.
If you rebuild in kind it is very important to have chain stops to keep the doors from slamming down as they are opened. There is also some very heavy-duty hardware available to allow for an opening stop but it gets pricey.
Oak is a relatively poor choice from a weathering standpoint.
Jeff
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yep, the old classic wooden tongue and groove planks nailed together with a hasp in the middle. these babies finally rotted. what should i go with? oak flooring? any better ideas to keep it looking old yet dry on the other side? thanks in advance!