This is a very small house and space is at a premium.
2007-08-03 03:36:52 · 16 answers · asked by Mema 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
We also live in a small (Edwardian cottage) place where space is a premium and no it is not at all, it is better for us to able to let the dog out (she is nervous of doors due to the hateful people that we rescued her from), we can have a 1 & 1/2 width fridge freezer with ice maker etc and the utility room does not feel such an awkward space.
2007-08-03 03:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a backdoor, none. I like some of the answers, though, hehe.
The reason most doors mount to swing in is so the hinges aren't exposed to the outside. While exterior doors may have sealed hinges, in desperation someone could cut the hinges to get into the house.
However, I live in hurricane country. Aside from sliding doors, back doors that swing out are quite common. This is so the wind will be blowing the door shut, not open.
2007-08-03 04:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by catsovermen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always thought that British architects must be stupid to make doors open inwards. Doors that open outwards can have seals on the frame so when the wind blows, they sit tighter on the seals and there are no draughts. With inward opening doors, the wind blows them off the seals and so there is always a draught. Similar with flood water - may be important after the last few weeks. With internal doors, change the hinges so they open flat against the walls, not into the room - makes much more useable space in each room.
2007-08-03 04:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by David W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are in the middle of a kitchen remodelling and were planning on doing the exact same thing. We're going to turn a window into a door.. but if the door were to swing inward, it would hit some of our cabinets.. there's just no where for the door to go!!
So we were going to give it a try swinging outward too. I do agree with the building inspector guy, check it out to be sure it's ok and not against code. In our case we have a door in the back of the garage that swings outward as well.
good luck
2007-08-03 03:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mildly Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main negative is wind, one morning when you are still sleepy and open the door, the wind takes hold and tears it out of your grasp and not only wrecks the door, it smashes the doorframe into the bargain... a day off work and sore fingers from trying to hang on.
re fire regs, I don't know of any with regard to domestic doors but an outward opener would be much easier to get out through. After seeing many places after fires, I say you get out as fast as possible.
2007-08-03 03:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)harder to close the door in the faces of doorstep sellers ;-)
2)harder to reach the handle when its open and you want to close it.
3)Wind...might rip it off hinges if very strong....you can get those things to slow down doors though that are like a hinge at the top that might help.
4)Burglars that come to door then storm in may find it easier to get past you as youd find it harder to shut door before they get in...
5)When I send you some pretty flowers you might knock the delivery man out!!!
Yet it would be better to take things out i.e taking large objects outside?!
Im confused as to why a door opening inwards would matter to premium space you only open it to go in and out of the rest of the time its shut.Sureley it wouldnt matter?!
xx
2007-08-03 03:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hitting someone in the face comes to mind first...
Fire laws come to mind next....
If funds provide..I would suggest a pocket door...since space is minimal...these are usually for inside doors...but I think a creative person could find a way to make this work for an exterior door as well.
2007-08-03 03:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by Toots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One negative would be if you had stairs that led up to the door. Would be a nusiance if you were carrying something..and would generally just get in the way when you are standing on the top step to open the door.
Other than that...shouldn't be a problem.
Cheers!!!
2007-08-03 03:41:21 · answer #8 · answered by snnyaura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only one, and that's not really a negative: Getting the door to stay open while you're coming in might be a challenge, especially if you're carrying something heavy or you have trouble walking. And even that can be dealt with.
2007-08-03 03:51:38 · answer #9 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mema I'm an architect here in Virginia. You might check with your local city engineer to see if your county has any restrictions for residential egress requirements.
Would hate for you to get started reversing the door action only to find that its not allowed for local fire safety reasons.
Hope this helps!
2007-08-03 03:41:59 · answer #10 · answered by vinny_says_relax 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋