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cutting a door in an existing wall

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:36 pm
by KA
Is it possible to cut a door in an existing wall? I'm looking at the partially finished trailer on eBay. I don't have a lot of construction experience.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:00 pm
by Arne
Sure, but it will take some doing... assuming it is not aluminum clad.

I would put overlapping wood inside and out (fill screw holes when done), then just cut it..

Then the fun begins. If insulated, you have to hog out the insulation with a rotory file, no problem... then piece in wood... all of this takes time, but I would expect the outcome to be pretty decent.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:32 pm
by rainjer
Don't forget about the wiring that may be running thru the wall.

cutting a door in an exising side

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:16 pm
by KA
Thanks so much for the advice and ideas. The trailer that is on eBay doesn't seem to have any wires, insulation, etc. yet. It is a partially finished one.
Kris