Old style rubbish bin storage doors!

Fazel76 · Post by **Fazel76** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:17 pm

I know this sounds stupid - but i have been searching everywhere to find replacements for the old wooden gate doors on the brick bin storage unit outside victorian style houses. their about 3 or 4 ft tall. do i/expert have to make them? or is there a name for them that I am missing which will make my search for ready made ones easier? please help! thanks

ellie · Post by **ellie** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:17 pm

Ledge and braced door

or

framed Ledge and braced door

And I think you will need to make them your self using 15mm thick match boarding and Ex 150 x 25 for the ledges and braces, due to them not being a standard height.

Sorry but I don’t know the standard widths the match boarding comes in, but know doubt another member can tell that.

Fazel76 · Post by **Fazel76** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:57 pm

thank you - time to visit the DIY shops.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:26 pm

would avoid the diy sheds like the plauge as doors need stable wood
any twist bow cup will throw the door out of square

go to a wood yard not only will the wood be better quality rather than come up as 18mm it will be 22mm and more likly fit into the frame fitted

Wood Magnet · Post by **Wood Magnet** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:55 pm

And cheaper

ellie · Post by **ellie** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:19 pm

There may be an alternative style of gate; a slated ledge and brace gate. This type of gate as gaps between each slate thus allowing the wind to pass through it a lot easier it also allow good ventilation if used to enclose a bin store etc.

Have a look at the drawing it just may be of help if not a lot.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:57 pm

could you please show us a picture or describe the bin storage area !!

is it coverd !!
is it secure!!
has it got a frame with around 44mm rebate in it !!!
does it have T hinges at present or other type !!
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/76908/Iro ... inge-406mm

ellie · Post by **ellie** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:07 am

Another option for hinges would be to use Hook & band or for a more decorative finish this type of hinge could be used

And don’t forget the handle / latch

ellie · Post by **ellie** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:42 am

Revised drawing showing frame