Afternoon folks - I've been inactive for quite awhile, but lurking from time to time!
A bit of my inactivity is due to my current project - building my personal home in Sanford, while managing the engineering firm in Raleigh as well - certainly not a lot of sleep these days!
My current question for the group deals w/ best finish options for my new exterior door, (which needs to be set this week/ early next to keep my siding guys moving.
We have purchased a solid mahogany 8' tall, 6' wide double door w/ glass inserts, and mahogany frame. High maintenance compared to fiberglass/ steel for sure, but the woodworker in me won out. The front door has a due West exposure, but is protected by a 10' deep porch in the front which keeps it well out of the rain, and shaded from the sun until about 4:30 or so in the summer, so I've done what I can there.
My memory/ previous reads on the topic of exterior door finishes have me leaning toward the Sikkens 123 finish/ sealer - does anyone have a better idea/ suggestion?
My next, (and likely more immediate) concern is the frame itself - I'll likely hold off on installing the door slabs until down the road, (to avoid damage from the trades coming/ going). The frame is also solid/ raw mahogany - I'm thinking it is likely best to seal all 6 sides before installation - agree/ disagree?
Thanks!
HMH
A bit of my inactivity is due to my current project - building my personal home in Sanford, while managing the engineering firm in Raleigh as well - certainly not a lot of sleep these days!
My current question for the group deals w/ best finish options for my new exterior door, (which needs to be set this week/ early next to keep my siding guys moving.
We have purchased a solid mahogany 8' tall, 6' wide double door w/ glass inserts, and mahogany frame. High maintenance compared to fiberglass/ steel for sure, but the woodworker in me won out. The front door has a due West exposure, but is protected by a 10' deep porch in the front which keeps it well out of the rain, and shaded from the sun until about 4:30 or so in the summer, so I've done what I can there.
My memory/ previous reads on the topic of exterior door finishes have me leaning toward the Sikkens 123 finish/ sealer - does anyone have a better idea/ suggestion?
My next, (and likely more immediate) concern is the frame itself - I'll likely hold off on installing the door slabs until down the road, (to avoid damage from the trades coming/ going). The frame is also solid/ raw mahogany - I'm thinking it is likely best to seal all 6 sides before installation - agree/ disagree?
Thanks!
HMH