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I'm trying to beef up my coal shed and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for good hardware shops/Ironmongers in Aberdeen, B&Q has a lot I guess but sometimes the quality doesn't seem great. Also I was potentially after a new door too, any suggestion for that would be great.
Thanks
Mat
Howdens perhaps? Same group but trade based, better range.
Other than that a decent joinery firm. Lumsdens do security locks (Woolmanhill). Not cheap though!
B&Q has a lot I guess but sometimes the quality doesn't seem great
It will be if it complies with British kitemark.
Also I was potentially after a new door too, any suggestion for that would be great.
Without seeing the existing door, if your concern is security then get an external door blank which you can cut down to whatever size required for the opening. If you are only storing coal then imo a ledged and braced door would look more attractive, although not really very secure.
Square One on George Street, GPH builders merchants out in Inverurie, Flemings in Banchory is alright, [url= http://www.rembrandtimber.com/ ]Rembrand Timber[/url] for a door (or Jewsons or Fleming/Buildbase]. Hope that helps. B&Q is pretty pricy. I usually go to Cordiners in Torry for anything timberish - usually have the best prices and are friendly/helpful with ignorant non-trade joe public who don't quite know what they're looking for - like me.
Thanks yeah it's currently ledged and braced, I was thinking of having a crack at making my own, I was thinking of replacing with something more like this, i thought the beams round the outside would make it easier to beef up with something else and it would be easier to use concealed hinges:
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ah ok a door blank looks good too, don't know if it would be a push to put some boards over to give a traditional look, thanks sparks I'll write them down.
i thought the beams round the outside would make it easier to beef up with something else and it would be easier to use concealed hinges
Yes definitely on both counts. That's a "framed" ledged and braced door btw. A ledged and braced door is a piece of piss to make - just remember to have the diagonal braces go in the right direction. ie, upwards away from the hinge side. A framed ledged and braced door is a bit more challenging as really you need to have proper mortise and tenon joints.
TGV timber on a door blank would work and would be extremely easy to do - super secure too. Obviously you're increasing the thickness of the door which might be an issue if you have a rebated frame, otherwise just move the loose stops. Or leave the door proud.