Exasperated! Bespoke composite stable door - read on...

6 years ago

To date I have contacted a number of stable door suppliers/installers and, having explained over the phone my bespoke requirements, they have all gone oh yes we can do that. They arrive on site and oh no sorry we can't do that!

I am looking for a bespoke composite stable door with a MAX WIDTH of 1065mm, top door with clear glass insert and integrated silver blind, preferably manual cord, not magnetic. However if the door fits the opening, then I'll compromise.

Aside from the width the other key requirement is that the door opens OUTWARDS. Sorry to shout but I am exasperated! Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Angela Gilham
6 years ago
No suggestions, sorry. But which particular bit of your requirements seemed to trip them up?

Asking for a "friend" with a 99cm wide, outwards opening stable door that has seen better days...
Henrietta Butchart
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Is your friend's stable door for a horse? I should have made it clear that the stable door I need is for a external door for a boot room. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Angela Gilham
6 years ago
It's my back porch door, and has seen much better days.

My stables stable doors are wider and are the usual not particularly good quality dark-stained softwood.
A S
6 years ago
Hi,

Have you looked at Rockdoor; they have composite stable Doors which open outwards although I am unsure as to whether they provide a fitted blind in the glazing.
Henrietta Butchart
Original Author
6 years ago
Angela Gilham they tell me they make bespoke doors but the width is the issue. Thank you A S, I have, Rockdoor's maximum width is 1016mm
A S
6 years ago
Could you have a side panel which too opens out alongside a composite?

This way, you have an opening at your desired width.
Henrietta Butchart
Original Author
6 years ago
A S there is already a window to one side so not a solution but thank you for suggesting.
minnie101
6 years ago
This firm say they can make any size, not sure where you are in the country?

http://www.compositedoorsyorkshire.co.uk/solidor-doors/stable-doors
Henrietta Butchart
Original Author
6 years ago
minnie101 thank you so much but I've tried Solidor - despite telling me they can make any size and thus are a bespoke manufacturer, they do have a width limit and the doors don't open outwards!
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Cerberus Doors
6 years ago
You should try a company called Spitfire, I know they do stable doors but I'm not entirely sure if they'd do the blinds! worth asking though :)

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