SkidRoe
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I finally collected all of the parts that I needed to build my door. The final piece was the threshold plate for the bottom of the door. I was going to build one, but then I checked with the dealer. It was only $40, so I bought one instead. The lift-off hinges and slam latch came from a place up here in Ontario called Spaenaur (the Canadian version of McMaster-Carr). The latch is a really nice one piece, lockable unit with a paddle style handle and an automotive bear-trap style closure. I scored a piece of 3/8" lexan from the local classifieds, which negated the need for a door frame. So, here it is:
I installed some self-adhesive closed-cell weather stripping around the perimeter of the door, more for vibration control than for sealing. The only drilling I had to do was 4 holes for the hinges.
So far, so good. As you can see, we got snow last night, so this thing may get a work out sooner than I was hoping!!
I installed some self-adhesive closed-cell weather stripping around the perimeter of the door, more for vibration control than for sealing. The only drilling I had to do was 4 holes for the hinges.
So far, so good. As you can see, we got snow last night, so this thing may get a work out sooner than I was hoping!!