Jason Yeager
03-28-2011, 6:33 PM
Hello all,
I am bidding on a large barn wood door (60" wide by 96" tall) that has some unusual design features. I am planning on building the door with stave core construction, simple square edge two panel door. The trick is the door is in a busy area, and one side will probably have to be cleaned quite a bit, so it needs have a good surface for cleaning (not barn wood). I want to avoid using a different wood on that side, but I am thinking of using a powder coated steel panel on that side (owner is not into two kinds of wood, but is into the rusted metal look).
I am wondering if anyone our there has used any steel in their door construction, particularly in panels, or even laminating (or fastening?) thin gauge steel to the rails and stiles. I know that sounds crazy, because the beauty is in the wood, but we have not found a steel door that fits the size of look requirements (one side should be barn wood).
If you have any ideas, that would be great. thanks.
I am bidding on a large barn wood door (60" wide by 96" tall) that has some unusual design features. I am planning on building the door with stave core construction, simple square edge two panel door. The trick is the door is in a busy area, and one side will probably have to be cleaned quite a bit, so it needs have a good surface for cleaning (not barn wood). I want to avoid using a different wood on that side, but I am thinking of using a powder coated steel panel on that side (owner is not into two kinds of wood, but is into the rusted metal look).
I am wondering if anyone our there has used any steel in their door construction, particularly in panels, or even laminating (or fastening?) thin gauge steel to the rails and stiles. I know that sounds crazy, because the beauty is in the wood, but we have not found a steel door that fits the size of look requirements (one side should be barn wood).
If you have any ideas, that would be great. thanks.