UK Oak Doors

Well we finally got things sorted on the oak door front. I am pleased to say that UK Oak Doors replaced the dodgy door with a glazed version for another room and included some Treatex Hardwax oil for our inconvenience.

So how do we like the doors. We everyone comments on them. Whilst the oak isn’t the most characterful and the grain is a little looser than we would like the build quality and detailing is excellent, particularly the diamond oak screw plugs.

In terms of value for money and construction they are hard to beat. Realistically the only way we could have got a better door would have been by spending a lot more money or making them ourselves from handpicked European Oak.  In terms of pricing, bulk and trade discounts were not available which does make it difficult for resellers/builders but the prices are competitive and i think geared primarily to the consumer. The best bet seemed to be to keep an eye on the website and take advantage of whatever monthly promotions were available.

The important thing is choosing the right door. For open out doors choose the Oak 3 ledge Barn Door as the hinges can go on the un-ledged bead & butt face, and this looks the best. If the hinges are going on the inside on the ledges then you need to order the Oak  Ledge with Optional brace door as the ledges go all the way to the edge of the door and the hinges look “right” that way, (which they don’t on the cottage Door).

The value latch sets are pretty but they aren’t waxed so be prepared for a little bit of wirewool and wax to finish them off and make them more tactile. Again its a value for money product and with a little finishing you can add the extra “je ne sais quoi”.

There is a lot more i could write but it’s late so i think to sum up when i consider all the factors we would happily use UK Oak Doors again. Thanks to Vicky for her efforts in resolving all the issues that arose.