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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

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.

thank you - time to visit the DIY shops.

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

And cheaper

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.

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

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

Revised drawing showing frame