Can anyone tell me where I can view Upvc standard sections?

Question

The bottom 18" of my garage door frame has gone rotten. I could cut the rotten bit off and "graft" another piece of wood on in place but that would end up going rotten to eventually.

I had this idea of using some Upvc, (the stuff they make windows and conservatories out of), but I can't find any information on standard section sizes and profiles.

Ideally I need 70mm x 70mm with sharp square corners. It would be better if it was tubular, (like drain pipe).

Is it possible to get this?

Does anyone know a website where this informationis available?

Answer 1

I have a better idea for your material choice, expanded poly foam boards. They come in dimensional sizes, like wood boards. They are white, all the way through, but can be painted, just like wood. They can be sawn, dowelled and glued, or sanded, just like wood. They will never rot. They are available at good lumber yards in a range of widths. I've only seen them in 18' lengths, but that's what saws are for. I've used these countless times in various home repair projects, especially where ground contact, where a patio door meets a deck, is the issue.

Answer 2

You could use timber that has been treated with a preservative such as LOSP or you cuold treat it yourself with something like copper naphthalate. Before you fit the new piece, give it a goot coat of primer, especially the bottom. Leave the bottom of the timber clear of the ground by about 25mm. this will stop rainwater from being sucked up into the timber

Answer 3

Ive been in upvc for years and it is very hard to source this as all the companys want to do is make windows, i have loads of customers who want this. try garadoor they maybe able to help.

Answer 4

sorry you are not going to get it ..much better to used tanilised timber .gaunted to be rot proof for twenty years .. by then you will have moved