I have a large shed in my back yard that needs some doors installed before the snow flies. The opening is 6' wide x 80" high. I'd like them to be simple, swing out barn doors. They'll be painted to match.
I think it will make sense to have a larger and smaller door. Most of the time, the larger one will remain latched and just the smaller door will operate as a man door. I'm thinking 30" and 42".
Any thoughts on 30" and 42" sizing? How about on the location of the center vertical rail? Is there a standard?
I'm contemplating using common dimensional pine lumber 2x6's for the frames. I know I'll have to mill it straight, and fill defects before painting. I am a bit concerned with how it will hold up, but I don't want to invest a whole lot of money into these. I figured some decent plywood for the panels, painted and caulked at the edges.
Any thoughts on plywood & 2x6 construction? What kind of ply would you recommend?
My plan is to use blind M&T to join the horizontal boards to the verticals. And rout a groove in the frame for the plywood panel. Basically allow the panel to float and just seal it up with caulking. I guess I would be gluing up the frame around the panels. I've never tried anything like this before. Does this method make sense? Will the M&T with the panel floating be enough to resist racking?
I'm struggling with the joinery. The picture below is my initial idea for the M&T/groove combo. Is there a better or easier way to design the joinery?
Any help, suggestions, insight is greatly appreciated!
I think it will make sense to have a larger and smaller door. Most of the time, the larger one will remain latched and just the smaller door will operate as a man door. I'm thinking 30" and 42".
Any thoughts on 30" and 42" sizing? How about on the location of the center vertical rail? Is there a standard?
I'm contemplating using common dimensional pine lumber 2x6's for the frames. I know I'll have to mill it straight, and fill defects before painting. I am a bit concerned with how it will hold up, but I don't want to invest a whole lot of money into these. I figured some decent plywood for the panels, painted and caulked at the edges.
Any thoughts on plywood & 2x6 construction? What kind of ply would you recommend?
My plan is to use blind M&T to join the horizontal boards to the verticals. And rout a groove in the frame for the plywood panel. Basically allow the panel to float and just seal it up with caulking. I guess I would be gluing up the frame around the panels. I've never tried anything like this before. Does this method make sense? Will the M&T with the panel floating be enough to resist racking?
I'm struggling with the joinery. The picture below is my initial idea for the M&T/groove combo. Is there a better or easier way to design the joinery?
Any help, suggestions, insight is greatly appreciated!
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