Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Feb 18, 2019 11:05 am We want to replace our current entry door with one that has glass panels to let in more light, and we want the frame replaced and the door fitted more snugly to reduce noise. (All other doors/windows at the front of the house are double glazed - so the front door is the weak point.) I thought this would be a fairly cheap and easy job to organise, but I have been quoted $2k (including hardwood frame, handle, deadlock and weatherseal) for a 790mm Nexus door from Hume - is this about right? So my questions: - Could I buy a standard 820mm door from this range and get a carpenter to cut 15mm from each side, or is this not possible with these types of door (stiles and rails)? I was told it was so expensive because it's a custom size. - The wall here is a structural wall. (I was originally considering a 1.2m pivot door, which would require getting a builder to cut the opening and install a new lintel etc.). Would this still be necessary, even if I just increase the opening by 30mm to accommodate a standard door? Any other suggestions on the best front door to block as much traffic noise as possible but still allow light through? Names of good suppliers / carpenters would be great! Thank you. Re: Front door replacement - Perth (sorry long post) 2Feb 21, 2019 9:48 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Front door replacement - Perth (sorry long post) 3Feb 21, 2019 9:57 am karen_0404 We want to replace our current entry door with one that has glass panels to let in more light, and we want the frame replaced and the door fitted more snugly to reduce noise. (All other doors/windows at the front of the house are double glazed - so the front door is the weak point.) I thought this would be a fairly cheap and easy job to organise, but I have been quoted $2k (including hardwood frame, handle, deadlock and weatherseal) for a 790mm Nexus door from Hume - is this about right? So my questions: - Could I buy a standard 820mm door from this range and get a carpenter to cut 15mm from each side, or is this not possible with these types of door (stiles and rails)? I was told it was so expensive because it's a custom size. - The wall here is a structural wall. (I was originally considering a 1.2m pivot door, which would require getting a builder to cut the opening and install a new lintel etc.). Would this still be necessary, even if I just increase the opening by 30mm to accommodate a standard door? Any other suggestions on the best front door to block as much traffic noise as possible but still allow light through? Names of good suppliers / carpenters would be great! Thank you. Price seems bout right. Recently had a sliding door, frame and pelmet fitted to an en-suite opening by Doors Plus. Was about that cost with no weathersealing or locks Re: Front door replacement - Perth (sorry long post) 4Feb 22, 2019 11:53 am karen_0404 we want the frame replaced Why are you looking to replace the frame? Are you going to widen the doorway or install a thicker double glazed glass door? If you just want more light, then the cheapest option is to replace your existing door with a same size door with a few glass panels. IMO even a single narrow glass panel can make a big difference in terms of light, without compromising on heat and noise leak. I’m about to do that tomorrow (to let more lite in). Luckily I have a somewhat common size door (920x2040x40 mm), so was able to source it quite easily. I then painted myself, and going to hang it tomorrow using most of the existing hardware, except for the conventional deadbolt lock, which I’ll be replacing with a digital one. The new one is identical in size and wood species (Meranti) so hoping they will weigh about the same and I can use the same hinges (but won’t know until I take the old one out). If I manage to install it myself using the same hardware then my total costs would be $400 ($300 for the door and $100 for the paint and other supplies). Re: Front door replacement - Perth (sorry long post) 5Mar 03, 2019 7:03 pm opti karen_0404 we want the frame replaced Why are you looking to replace the frame? Are you going to widen the doorway or install a thicker double glazed glass door? If you just want more light, then the cheapest option is to replace your existing door with a same size door with a few glass panels. IMO even a single narrow glass panel can make a big difference in terms of light, without compromising on heat and noise leak. I’m about to do that tomorrow (to let more lite in). Luckily I have a somewhat common size door (920x2040x40 mm), so was able to source it quite easily. I then painted myself, and going to hang it tomorrow using most of the existing hardware, except for the conventional deadbolt lock, which I’ll be replacing with a digital one. The new one is identical in size and wood species (Meranti) so hoping they will weigh about the same and I can use the same hinges (but won’t know until I take the old one out). If I manage to install it myself using the same hardware then my total costs would be $400 ($300 for the door and $100 for the paint and other supplies). Thanks for your reply. We want to replace the frame as it's really badly warped and damaged - I think a lot of the sound is getting in around the door. You mentioned that a single narrow glass panel let's in a fair amount of light without compromising on heat and noise leak - so does most of the noise come through the glass? Hope your new door made a big difference. I wish we were handy enough to buy a door and hang it ourselves! Re: Front door replacement - Perth (sorry long post) 6Mar 04, 2019 12:25 pm karen_0404 Thanks for your reply. We want to replace the frame as it's really badly warped and damaged - I think a lot of the sound is getting in around the door. You mentioned that a single narrow glass panel let's in a fair amount of light without compromising on heat and noise leak - so does most of the noise come through the glass? Hope your new door made a big difference. I wish we were handy enough to buy a door and hang it ourselves! No, even though single glazed glass lets in more noise and heat than solid wood, IMO most of the noise and temperature loss is a result of the gaps around the door. So if yours warped and damaged then you probably need to replace the frame. Don’t know how much it would cost, but 2k probably sounds about right given the amount of labour involved. I went all out and got a door with 3 vertical glass panels, because our entrance hallway was quite dark. The new door literally made a day and night difference. Now sometimes I feel it lets in too much light Installation went pretty smooth, wife and I were able to do it our selves without the help of a tradie, so the total ended up being $400. First time installing a new door, quite happy how it turned out. It wasn't as hard as I expected it to be, I watched a dozen of YouTube videos before attempting it, the key IMO is taking precise measurements and taking things slow. Took us a few hours, but we got there finally. And we were able to hang it in the first go as everything lined up perfectly. Re: Front door replacement - Perth (sorry long post) 7Mar 04, 2019 3:25 pm [quote defaultattr=""]I went all out and got a door with 3 vertical glass panels, because our entrance hallway was quite dark. The new door literally made a day and night difference. Now sometimes I feel it lets in too much light Installation went pretty smooth, wife and I were able to do it our selves without the help of a tradie, so the total ended up being $400. First time installing a new door, quite happy how it turned out. It wasn't as hard as I expected it to be, I watched a dozen of YouTube videos before attempting it, the key IMO is taking precise measurements and taking things slow. Took us a few hours, but we got there finally. And we were able to hang it in the first go as everything lined up perfectly. [/quote] Well done! I'd love to see before and after pics if you took them? 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