Oversized door - 82"Hx36.25"W

On 6/6/2011 8:23 AM, CelticWhisper wrote: ...

Order it...

If you're looking for cheap, look for a 7-0 (84) and cut it down--they're more common than 6-10 (82)

If in sizable metro area, find the reclaimed building products outlet(s); many times they'll have many old doors and many of them were oversize by today's "standard" from older, larger houses. Often as good or better quality than new imports that one finds at the box stores.

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Is there a Norandex-Reynolds dealer near you?

They carry doors, windows, siding, etc. from numerous manufacturers. A lot on contractors and builders use them, but they also sell to homeowners at prices that are usually cheaper than the Home Centers.

I've bought all of my replacement windows and a front entry door from them. The best way I can describe their prices is "whatever price the home center has for a product, you'll get a "one step upgrade" from Norandex-Reynolds for the same price. In other words, for the price of stock windows at the home center, you can upgrade by one level and pay the same price. At least that's been my experience.

The counter guys should be able to work with you to find (or have made) a door to fit your opening.

If you go with an 82" door and cut it down, make sure you cut it some the opening for the handle and latch are at the same height as the fdoor you're taking out. A diffrence of more than 1/8" in location can spell disaster after you put the door up. Also, you can't necessarily cut the 2" off the top or bottom of the new door, you will have to see how it is built and how it will look after cutting.