cut down a fiberglass door - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

tomstruble · 01-22-2009, 02:30 AM

Ihave a customer wants to replace a exterior door in her basement.
the original door is fir cut down to about78'' Has anyone cut down a thermo-tru fiberglass door?There's really no room for a standard 6'8''

marc · 01-22-2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tomstruble

Ihave a customer wants to replace a exterior door in her basement.
the original door is fir cut down to about78'' Has anyone cut down a thermo-tru fiberglass door?There's really no room for a standard 6'8''

Therma-Tru will make custom size doors. There is no reason to have to cut down a door.

HomeSealed · 01-22-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by marc

Therma-Tru will make custom size doors. There is no reason to have to cut down a door.

Exactly. I always order custom so I've never had to, although I'd imagine there should be enough meat to take off a couple inches. Check with your distributer/rep to make sure.

A W Smith · 01-22-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomstruble

Ihave a customer wants to replace a exterior door in her basement.
the original door is fir cut down to about78'' Has anyone cut down a thermo-tru fiberglass door?There's really no room for a standard 6'8''

Go to your lumberyard, Order a door to size, I forget which manufacturer I used because its been awhile since i needed a short door

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Never mind, apparently its unanimous

Therma Tru cuts doors

tomstruble · 01-23-2009, 12:17 AM

kool thanks guys