On 8/16/2012 9:21 AM, Casper wrote:
We've put off replacing our shed doors a few years now due to funds
and time. However they have reached the point where I doubt they can
make it through another winter. What I want to know is what is the
best way to replace them.

Our shed is 12x16 classic barn style. Two doors with trim x-patterns
on the bottom half (trim falling off due to rot on the backside from
....

Unfortunately, my husband was laid-off yesterday and that will again
be put on hold. So it's fix the doors for now and wait.

I am open to any suggestions on the best way to fix/replace the doors
so that we don't have to keep moving hinges, suffer from rotting trim
and can actually lock it securely.
....

Well, there's expedient to get thru vs an ideal--sounds like expedient
is probably in the works for the moment.

I'd just rebuild a new set of doors as the old except be sure to
a) prime and paint thoroughly behind the battens if want to reproduce
the present look, and

b) make sure there's a little air space on bottoms so the water can
drain to minimize the capillary effects.

If there's some room in the budget, you could go w/ the Azek or other
varieties of trim lumber to provide rot-impervious material.

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