I unfortunately need to have a new front door made - the original one, 180 years old, it a beautiful door with fielded panels and reeded borders. However it has had so many different post boxes and locks cut through during its life as well as had a rotten panel at the bottom patched a couple times that the door is badly cracked at each point of repair and is gradually getting worse every time the door is slammed shut. Yes I know if it was closed gently that would makes things deteriorate more slowly but a combination of a strong lock and people in a rush means it is only a matter of time now. The last time it was repaired, filled and repainted it lasted less than a week before the paint was cracking.
Needless to say I would like to have the current one copied exactly... and that is where the problem lies - it would appear that the concept of a skilled joiner interested & able in making a single door is an endangered species. I'm in central London - if any one has any suggestions for who might be interested in such a piece of work please let me know.
Needless to say I would like to have the current one copied exactly... and that is where the problem lies - it would appear that the concept of a skilled joiner interested & able in making a single door is an endangered species. I'm in central London - if any one has any suggestions for who might be interested in such a piece of work please let me know.