1930s door

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mynamechangemyrules · 14/10/2023 13:54

(Picture from internet search, sorry if it's yours!)

I really want to ask friends and family for contributions towards a new front door for Xmas as mine is a 1960s replacement door, single pane glass for half of it and thin, split wood for the other half. As I removed the old and dirty curtain from behind the door it is going to be freezing in the winter.

I want a composite/ super warm front door but I would like it to look like the original 1930s doors which some neighbours still have. (See pic).

I'd also like to have the thin section near the door re-glazed as it's also single pane 60s glass and might as well not be there. Do I need to get the door company to do it or just get a window from elsewhere?

I can't find any like this.

Any company recommendations?

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menopausalmare · 14/10/2023 14:10

Todd doors has a 1930s range.

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mynamechangemyrules · 15/10/2023 14:15

Amazing thanks, will look, but think they are wood and not composite?

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mynamechangemyrules · 15/10/2023 14:22

Are composite doors worth it..?! Because I can find lots of examples of the door I want in wood instead..!

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Cheeesus · 15/10/2023 14:26

Have to say, I’d choose wood over composite any day, but that’s from an aesthetic point of view.

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mynamechangemyrules · 15/10/2023 14:29

The one my parents have is in keeping with their house (Victorian) and looks no different to a wooden door externally- but I just can't seem to find any 1930s style...

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mynamechangemyrules · 15/10/2023 14:30

@Cheeesus are modern wood doors pretty good insulation-wise? I'm going off the fact that standing next to my current door is like standing outside 😂

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Chewbecca · 15/10/2023 14:41

I've got a Solidor Sterling in my 30s house - bit like this but with a coloured lead light pattern in it which the fitter made. Not cheap but very happy with it.

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