Recent content by pbv

OK, Here goes: I have edited the original CAD to include the "dressing up on the outside as well as the 3/4 inch hinge jamb and sandwiched the 2x4 box frame between the plywood layers. Please look it over and let me know what you think. BTW you can pan around and zoom using the cad file...

So it would be better then, to use a wood plank. 4.5 inches wide x 3/4 inches thick to act as the jamb. I would flush mount this to the exterior wall and then shim it plumb vertically to ensure the door is plumb. Then use 3 inch screws to attach it to the stud to keep it plumb? I will use 4...

Sorry for the delay, work has been busy. I have not built the door in any way yet. Only the rough opening for the door is there. It only exists as a CAD drawing. You think it would be better to place a sheet of 3/4 plywood on the backside of the 2x4 frame and then the "nice" 3/4 veneered...

The door in my cad is 4.5 inches thick. I was going to use 4 inch wide wood panels over the face to cover the gap on the left (non-hinge) side. I expect the door to weigh approx 200-250lbs when completed due to the 2x4 frame, two layers of 3x4 plywood and the misc wood components fastened to...

Hello, This is my first post so I am sorry if anything comes across as confusing. I am planning on replacing the door a utility room in my house. Currently we use it to store bedding, cleaning supplies and whatnot. Its in my base ment and a concrete foundation. Here is a link to a scale...