Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Apr 19, 2009 12:34 pm Hi, Just wondering what are the opinions in regards to the size of front doors. If you could widen your door would you? What could be any disadvantages to having a wide front door? Just worried that if i keep the width of the door as standard (820mm) then i may have difficulty bringing in furniture or white goods in later on. Re: Width of front door 2Apr 19, 2009 5:11 pm I like 920 mm. Not so big that you need to spend much more for a pivot system, but slightly larger than the standard 820 mm to make a better statement and make it easier to get furniture in. I can't imagine it costing much more. Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Width of front door 3Apr 19, 2009 5:13 pm We are having double doors on the front as well as large aluminium bifolds across the back of the house. We figure there will always be a way to carry in the furniture (have moved too many times trying to manoevure furniture through doorways and around corners) Some things are worth waiting for. Re: Width of front door 4Apr 19, 2009 5:39 pm We are also having double entry doors. I wouldnt see any disadvantages to larger doors, only advantages. Especially for times like moving large items in and out of the house. If you go pivot, some pplz might say that it's dangerous of little kiddies, but hinged larger doors, i dont see any issues. Also, larger doors have a great presence to the entryway/facade. Idiots are fun, that's why there is one in every village! - Dr. House - Re: Width of front door 5Apr 19, 2009 5:47 pm We had one 820mm entry door with sidelights either side as standard. We changed it to two 820mm doors and no sidelights. Easier for furniture, but also for anyone in a wheelchair or on a frame. The only disadvantage I can see is this, if you go so big you have no sidelights and the door will be solid, there could be issues with natural light in the entry way. We wanted a lot of glass on our front doors so this didn't bother us. Might be something to think about if you don't want glass in the front door though. I'd go for a bigger door or double doors everytime over a standard single. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Width of front door 6Apr 19, 2009 5:56 pm Joles brings up a good point. Access for people with wheelchairs is a consideration. And in the future, the person in the wheelchair may be you! Does anyone know the minimum door width for wheelchair access? Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Width of front door 7Apr 19, 2009 6:01 pm Casa I'm not sure, but I remember seeing a program about a family that modified their home for their son who became an invalid after an accident and they altered all doorways and hallways to be 1m minimum. Not sure if this is a requirement or just what they found to be comfortable space for them. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Width of front door 8Apr 19, 2009 6:03 pm Great point Jo, I didnt even think of that! Idiots are fun, that's why there is one in every village! - Dr. House - Re: Width of front door 9Apr 19, 2009 6:04 pm We've had to think about ease of movement with my brother. Mobile at the moment but possibly not in the future. Also with the old woman not getting any younger and my habit of breaking bones.... I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Width of front door 10Apr 19, 2009 6:11 pm joles We've had to think about ease of movement with my brother. Mobile at the moment but possibly not in the future. Also with the old woman not getting any younger and my habit of breaking bones.... At least you plan for everyone's future, whether it be old age or victims!! Idiots are fun, that's why there is one in every village! - Dr. House - Re: Width of front door 13Apr 19, 2009 9:02 pm if you are looking at wider doors for disabled access make sure you consider wider passageways as well. The last thing you want is tight passageways with wheelchairs or frames ripping into your plasterwork. We've gone for a single 870 door at the entry and for the main bedroom/ensuite and passageway slider. Didn't bother for the laundry doorway or laundry exit. i figure if someones in a wheelchair they can have someone else do laundry or if desperate make the internal doorway bigger and use a dryer. We've also allowed for additional turning room in our ensuite, the entry area and outside the main bathroom and laundry area. Thanks again for this information. If you do hear anything different, would be great to know 4 8393 Any structural alteration to your home requires building permit. Before you get it you will have to supply plans with structural assessment, you will also be removing… 2 4333 Building Standards; Getting It Right! AS2047 Section 6 Page 31 speaks to Construction/Tolerances of Windows and external glazed doors in buildings Check also New South Wales Guide to Standards and Tolerances,… 12 24987 |