Al 1953 wrote:

Engage Father Jack Mode....

Before I assemble the doors, I could do with some advice on joining and
finishing. I've ourchased waterproof wood glue, thinking I should glue
the grooves before tapping in the tongues, I assum this is correct?

YESH!

To fix the bracing, will zink plated wood screws will do, and should also
use waterproof glue?

YESH!

As for finishing, I'd like the fnished doors to look as decent quality as
possible, so they'll hopefully add value to the property (if that's
possible using the relatively cheap softwood..). I imagne there are a
number of options. As I like the look of wood, especially if it were
stained to look more like hardwood or a redder form of redwood, would
something like a coloured preservative be OK (such as tge Cuprinol stuff
sold in B&Q for sheds and fences) , or is regular oil-based paint (and
lots of it) going to the greatest longevity and the least need for
repainting in years to come?

YESH!

How about the door frame, which buts up to the concrete blockwork? Should
I apply preservative before painting. Or, again, will a tinted
preservative do?

YESH!


Good luck, Al - sounds like it will be a smart job.