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Posted by Mikepier on March 3, 2008, 3:14 pm
I plan on replacing my front door when the weather gets a little
nicer. I might change out the sill. From what I understand it's just a
pressure treated 2X6. Do they sell a premade one in which the outer
edge is routed to give it a more rounded edge, or do I just by a 2X6
and route it out myself?
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Posted by Soso on March 3, 2008, 6:26 pm
"Mikepier" wrote
>I plan on replacing my front door when the weather gets a little
> nicer. I might change out the sill. From what I understand it's just a
> pressure treated 2X6. Do they sell a premade one in which the outer
> edge is routed to give it a more rounded edge, or do I just by a 2X6
> and route it out myself?
There are many older homes in my area. The sills were made from oak, that's
b/4 treated lumber came about.
The lumber yards sell oak sills, in various sizes (example 3'0"). They are
already routed, & have a bevel from the door, out. For water drainage. They
are slightly thicker than 1-1/2", though I can't remember the exact size.
It's been probably 5 years since I bought one, and they get a decent buck
for them.
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Posted by Bart on March 3, 2008, 6:33 pm
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20051658,00.html
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Posted by Mikepier on March 3, 2008, 7:54 pm
> http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20051658,00.html
Thanks for that link. Even though the article does not mention what
kind of wood it is, it looks like oak from the picture, so I guess
I'll look into it.
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Posted by dpb on March 3, 2008, 7:53 pm
Mikepier wrote:
>> http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20051658,00.html
>
> Thanks for that link. Even though the article does not mention what
> kind of wood it is, it looks like oak from the picture, so I guess
> I'll look into it.
Almost all standard sills are either oak or metal. They're readily
available at any decent home supply or building supply.
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