Dennis Putnam
07-06-2013, 4:29 AM
I thought there would be plenty of help on this but I am not having much luck. I have a 20X17 shed and am looking for door designs for the 8' opening. I am thinking of 2 - 4' sliding doors. I have encountered 2 problems. The first is lack of a good design for the doors. Is a simple rectangular frame sufficient? I am hoping to finish the door with the same siding as the rest of the shed (hardy board) but I cannot visualize the detail (trimming and weatherproofing the edges, etc.) and if I should use sheathing first like the rest of the shed as well. Due to edge exposure, that does not seem like a good idea?
The 2nd problem is a source for the hardware. This is not a fancy interior door and that is pretty much the only hardware I've been able to find. With price tags of $500-$700 that cannot be what I want or need and true barn door hardware seems much too heavy for this application. I tried looking at the Johnson web site, which seems more reasonably priced, but from what I can tell they only sell rails and hangers. I did not find any mounting hardware, layout help or mounting instructions. If this is really typical pricing, I'd rather revert to hinged doors (which of course changes the door design, z or x frame).
Clearly I am floundering with this part of my project and need some help. Thanks.
The 2nd problem is a source for the hardware. This is not a fancy interior door and that is pretty much the only hardware I've been able to find. With price tags of $500-$700 that cannot be what I want or need and true barn door hardware seems much too heavy for this application. I tried looking at the Johnson web site, which seems more reasonably priced, but from what I can tell they only sell rails and hangers. I did not find any mounting hardware, layout help or mounting instructions. If this is really typical pricing, I'd rather revert to hinged doors (which of course changes the door design, z or x frame).
Clearly I am floundering with this part of my project and need some help. Thanks.