On May 29, 5:40�am, Sasha wrote:
I want to make myself custom wood entry door. What wood to use? The
house entrance is covered by the porch overhang 5' deep roof.

My house is very energy efficient, I put a lot of effort into E4
windows and multilayer insulation. So I want to make sure the door
will be well insulated too. What's the best way to insulate it? Make a
door core from closed cell foam insulation? If I put 1" foam between
two 3/4" of wood this would make door 2.5" thick.
Also how to make frame water and draft proof? Any references
preferable with pictures and drawings would be greatly appreciated.

Sasha

I live in S AZ so heat loss is no biggy and certainly rain and the
like are no problem either. I have a roofed courtyard over my front
door. But in your situation I would have a front door that is 2X4
framed with up to an inch of whatever on each side of the frame. Then
fill the cavity with insulation. Since you would like to door to be
pretty I would have an inner insulated door to use when the weather
and conditions are such that it would be prudent. The main outer door
would have as one of its properties being a good sealer against the
elements. A roof overhead as I have in my courtyard. Waterproof and
weather proof exterior that is also attractive. I see in decking
material in Home Depot that is not wood but looks nice when used as
decking. Plan the door so the exterior can be replaced without
compromising the mechanical and structural integrity of the door. Also
since we are talking about more weight than usual use piano hinging.
Door latching and locking hardware is available to handle the
additional size.

Take care
Bob AZ