NO SAG VERY STRONG DOOR - Build an Insulated Shed Door (20x30 shop)

[@johnisley4578]

Great solid door, Keep up the good work .

[@sethcraftworkshop]

Thank you. This door has worked well. Nice to have a solid fit and save a few hundred dollars.

[@StaubHartriegel-dj9wx]

great work! you made it look very easy!

[@sethcraftworkshop]

Thank you. This is the 8th door like this that I have built.

[@Dkny2001]

Looks great. I want to build one like this but I’m also thinking to add rubber stripes on the door or frame for isolation

[@RupertBruce]

I've never built a door but... Shouldn't the bottom of the door go all the way across with the sides resting on it?

[@sethcraftworkshop]

That would be fine. With the concrete on the outside and plywood on the inside this door is super strong regardless of the bottom direction.

[@EngineersHomestead]

Any particular reason to build vs. prehung door?

[@sethcraftworkshop]

I suppose: cost, Custom size, And the thrill of d. I. Y.
This one was less than $80. An exterior door normally cost $300 up.
A double starts at $ 1200 vs mine at $160

[@EngineersHomestead]

@sethcraftworkshop I'll be curious to see how you flash and seal around the door. I think bent steel or aluminum would work to cover the perimeter of the opening. Might want to cap the bottom from wicking up moisture too. I applaud the DIY mindset!

[@FourthWayRanch]

now I'm going to buy a pocket hole jig and make my own doors. Next will be cabinets I guess.
Makes sense, everything you buy is junky and expensive.

[@DavidFisher-kc4mo]

You have those pocket holes butt about face. You are screwing into end grain. The pockets should be on the rails screwing into the long grain of the stiles.
There is no need for glue. It will add minimal if any strength.
Anyway I hope it lasts.

[@fiestaturbo1287]

I came to comment this about the pocket holes into the end grain but surprising what the glue goes once clamped