oldgit72 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 This may sound daft but are there any restrictions on internal door widths in France. I am making my own cottage style doors from t+g which I can get in 14cm widths using 5 planks to make a 70cm width door. Off the shelf doors all seem to be 73cm and I am wondering if this is for some obscure regulatory reason? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Possibly an obscure furnture moving reason [:)][;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit72 Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote user="teapot"]Possibly an obscure furnture moving reason [:)][;-)][/quote] Just as well that I have obscure furniture then[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 With 5 planks don't you end up with slightly less than 70cms as I assume you would have to plane off the tounge on one side and the groove on the other?If this is the case, and you have a 73cm hole to fill, you could rip 2 pieces from an extra plank to the correct widths (1.5cm) and finish off the door like that. I know its a bit of waste but maybe an easy option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 You have to remember that French obscure furniture is larger than English obscure furniture. It's probably something to do with NF and insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit72 Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote user="Pierre ZFP"]With 5 planks don't you end up with slightly less than 70cms as I assume you would have to plane off the tounge on one side and the groove on the other?If this is the case, and you have a 73cm hole to fill, you could rip 2 pieces from an extra plank to the correct widths (1.5cm) and finish off the door like that. I know its a bit of waste but maybe an easy option?[/quote] Thanks but I checked that out and the measurememnt of the planks is 14cm without the tongue. I checked with a neighnour and although their door measures 73cm, the actual opening is only 70 cm as there is 1.5cm each side for closing the door onto. Just to be safe, I'm leaving 75cm openings in the studwork then I can ensure that the finished opening is at least 70cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderhorse Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I made mine from the same floor boards but at 20cm widths. Four boards to a door and when planed and cleaned came out at 78,5cm (I like elbow room). But rather than leave a gap in the studwork, the door was hung on its oak post, then the next post was butted up to it for a good fit, then the wall continued. Easier than trying to make a door to fit a gap in my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I bought a couple of pre-hung 63cm doors (used them for loos, although it didn't say that on the box).So, 63cm is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 That's fine because you don't have to get the obscure furniture in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgit72 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 [quote user="Nick Trollope"]I bought a couple of pre-hung 63cm doors (used them for loos, although it didn't say that on the box).So, 63cm is OK.[/quote]Blimey I'd need to go on a diet if I wanted to use your loo[:D]. Thanks for the info though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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