Searching for Carriage door hardware (real carriage doors)
colindaleanderson
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I’m in the process of building a garage with carriage doors as per the ‘Tool and Shops’ annual issue from Winter 2010/11. Its the one with the red carriage doors on the cover, the article is by Michael Pekovich.
In the configuration of my garage it would be very helpful if I could enter and lock the primary carriage door with latch/handle that does the job. The secondary door can be fastened in place with cane bolts, but I’m a bit stumped on the hardware that would be best for the primary door.
Any ideas?
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Conventional?
Conventional passage door latches would do fine. Backset (edge of door to center of knob/lever pivot/key cylinder) may be an issue - I do not know what the doors you reference look like.
Rocky Mountain makes excellent quality with good durable finishes, and as secure as anything. You can select the backplates and levers/knobs and finishes and either bore type latches or mortise locks.
Use a t-astragal at the meeting stiles, with a conventional strike plate, and all will work fine.
Of course, the hinges are where it's at for carriage house doors. Don't forget tight pin or security pin type hinges.
Dave S
acornwoodworks.com
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