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wanting to create an access door
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 6:34 am
by creekside
Does anyone know how to build an access door to replace a piece of skirting? I do not want to pull the track out at the top as all is new. thanks
Re: wanting to create an access door
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:35 pm
by Greg
The easiest way would be to frame the opening with 2x4s and fit an access door to it. See "a Better skirting idea" in the articles section.
Greg
Re: wanting to create an access door
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:42 am
by canman47
This worked for me and maybe it will for you. I just removed a 2 foot section of skirting and replaced it with 3/8 pressure treated plywood. I cut it so it fits into the skirting tracks with enough clearance on top to be able to lift it and pull it out of the bottom track. Put on a handle and stained to match the skirting. I did 3 of these with one piece of plywood and they've been working fine. No messing with hinges or latches. I did put 2x4 framing behind my skirting for better support so that also helps support the hatches at top and bottom.