Looks like I can score a rather good deal on a large set of french doors that I'd like to store for a little while till I'm ready to do my house extension. Only snag is, transporting them without damaging or breaking them.
It's a 4 panel assembly, about 3.3m x 2.1m, consisting of 2 opening doors and 2 side lights. All timber frame with each panel having 10 glass panes in them.
Part of me says disassemble the jamb and stack the 4 panels to make it a more compact Proposition. It's longer and wider than my trailer, so if I don't disassemble, I'll have to look at ways to support it and overhang it.
Most importantly, I don't want to break the glass.... The road isn't the smoothest so want to make sure it's not able to bounce around or get jarred and shatter.
Any thoughts?
Mr_Asa
UltraDork
3/5/21 7:54 p.m.
I did glass installation for two-ish years If they are in the door, they're happy.
Rig up a stand so they are standing on one of the skinny sides, not laying on one of the faces. The below rig is an example. So long as you cushion the edges and surfaces that the straps rest against, there'll be no issues unless you're driving them down a rally course at rally speeds
Cooter
UberDork
3/5/21 7:55 p.m.
Yup. Glass likes to be vertical. Stand them up on their sides.
Thanks gentlemen! I kind of felt like vertical was the answer. I may still look at disassembly of the jamb, transporting 4 x 2040mmx 820mm doors on edge will be easier than a 3.2x2.1 assembly.
Wonder if its worth it to rent a UHaul or Penske box truck, just so you can stand it on the threshold, and strap it to the side for the ride home, or if you have a friend with an enclosed trailer.
