Stable Doors: Solid Doors That Cope With Barn Conditions
A stable door takes a beating every day. Here you will find solid doors with a window, timber infill and sturdy catches.
Stable Doors: The Most Used Entrance on the Farm
No other door on the farm opens and shuts as often as the stable door, and none of them stands in such an unfriendly climate. Moisture, ammonia and the occasional knock from the wheelbarrow all take their toll. That is why these doors are built from a hot dip galvanised steel frame with a weatherproof timber infill or glazing, in the standard size of 1.2 x 2.215 metres, in DIN left and DIN right. That way they fit into almost any existing brick opening on the farm without much reworking.
Windows and Ventilation
Most versions have a window, either as a pure turn window or as a turn and tilt window, straight or with an arch. The tilt window is handy day to day because it lets you ventilate without opening the door, which makes a real difference in winter. If you need no daylight or want maximum sturdiness, choose the version with a full timber infill instead, which takes a knock from a loader bucket far better.
Catches and Fittings
For the catch you can choose between a double lift catch and a handle with a hinged ring pin. The double lift catch pulls the door onto the frame at the top and bottom at the same time and therefore seals better. The handle with the hinged ring pin is quicker to work, even with gloves on. A ball grip comes with several models, and powder coating in a RAL shade is available at a surcharge. The standard remains the hot dip galvanised surface, which lasts longest in barn air.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which opening direction do I need?
Stand outside in front of the door: if the hinge is on the left, it is DIN left. Also check whether the open leaf would block a passageway.
Double lift catch or handle?
The double lift catch seals better and has the edge in exposed spots. The handle with a hinged ring pin is faster and easier to work with gloves on.
Will the door fit an old opening?
Measure the clear size in three places. Old openings are often out of square, so the brickwork or the frame may need adjusting first.
The Door That Takes a Beating Every Day
No other door on the farm is used as often as the stable door, and none stands in such a rough climate. Moisture, ammonia and the occasional knock from the wheelbarrow all take their toll. That is why these doors consist of a hot dip galvanised steel frame with a weatherproof timber infill or glazing, in the standard size of 1.2 by 2.215 metres and in either DIN left or DIN right. Most versions have a window, either as a pure turn window or as a turn and tilt window, straight or with an arch; the tilt window lets you ventilate without opening the door. For the catch you choose between a double lift catch, which pulls at the top and bottom at once and so seals better, and a handle with a hinged ring pin that is quicker to operate with gloves on.