The consensus seems to be that Phase One doors are destined to sag. Has anyone reworked a Phase One door so it works better? I found a website for perforated stainless steel (no need for washing machine drums here) call "small parts" or something like that. I thought that if the door had better internal bracing that it might be better supported and close better. Is the problem in the hinge construct or in the floppy fiberglass door?
Hi Bill, I built a frame inside my doors using Ali angle, one alone the bottom of the door against the door skin, then one welded at the lock end that went at an angle up to the top hinge area. This frame was then welded to an Ali plate that covered the hinge end of the door. You have to make sure there is a slight curve in the rising angle so that the window/winder mech misses it!
This all had holes in it that allowed it to be bonded to the rest of the doorframe with GRP.
When you see your first set of phase 2 doors Bill you will be envious I can tell you, there a far better design, but sadly look different inside.
