I am converting my garage to a woodworking workshop...
I would like some advice/thoughts on replacing the existing metal up'n'over doors with some normally hinged hung wooden doors.
Here are some pics of what it looks like today and what it might look like in the future!!
I'll spell out my plan and perhaps you can pick it to pieces...
Firstly build a substantial frame... not sure what wood yet but would be substantial thickness - perhaps 1 1/2 ins thick. I intend to face this frame with 3/4in plywood - both sides. Inside this sandwich will be sound/thermal insulation.
Now this is where I'm struggling...
The outside of each door, will be faced with the herringbone pattern stuff. Probably some sort of T&G or shiplac.
I have a number of questions in my mind...
How do I finish off the edges of the face T&G stuff ? Could I take it right up to the edge of the door? Or what?
What finish should I be applying? Should I be putting something on the plywood prior to the external facing? I'm concerned about the elements getting in the cracks and causing problems...
Any other advice or thoughts...?
Any thought re seals? Hinges?
Many thanks, Roy (UK)