Securing Antique Double Entry Doors

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

As part of a remodel, we are replacing the front door with an Indian 19th c carved teak double door. I will try to post a photo. Each of the individual door panels is slightly too small for comfortable entry. So, both panels need to be active. There are original door handles and an old draw bolt on the outside of the door. I do not want to violate the look of the door by adding too much addition hardware.

We have considered a cremone bolt, a segal lock and automatic flush bolts combined with a regular deadbolt. Each has obvious drawbacks.

Any idea, thoughts, criticism, etc. wo

uld be greatly appreciated.

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jprobins
Original Author
9 years ago
If there is a different category in which it would be more appropriate to post this, please let me know.
User
9 years ago
Use them as doors from the foyer or airlock into the house. Do not put those doors in contact with the elements. They will not last long.
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homepro01
9 years ago
I agree with Sophie. Can you use this as bedroom doors or a door into something like a laundry room door? It also appears the door has been painted. Are you going to have the doors stripped of all the paint? I wonder if it was lead paint?
jprobins
Original Author
9 years ago
The doors are solid teak and sealed to boot. They were exterior entrsnce doors for 150 years. I'm not so worried on that account.