My house is fairly modern and built in the last 22 years, but the front door is beginning to cause problems. I've been searching the various companies online to get ideas. I've also noticed quite a few on the estate are starting to replace the front doors and they look like the composite doors I've been googling. Some look really good and I've noted the makes.
However, one thing has struck me. All the replacement doors are narrower than our original doors and the frames have been built up to compensate. Is this part of the design to accommodate the locking mechanisms, compared to my existing Yale and mortice lock? Some of the ones I've seen across the estate look better than others with regards to the frames, depending on the colours used.
I've measured up and although the new doors are standard size, it appears that we loose about 6-8cm on each side. Do you think this will cause an issue?
The front door is the only access I could use for large furniture deliveries or removal men, so I wonder if this has caused anyone any problems?
Many thanks.