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269962 don schwartz <dks@t...> 2020‑02‑21 Re: advice needed
On 2020-02-20 3:21 p.m., Eric Coyle wrote:
> Years ago I requested a quote for some solid doors and was floored by the
> cost. In response to my question, the answer was that in some parts of the
> world, a south facing door protected by a storm door can reach an incredibly
> high temp with exterior moisture content, meanwhile the interior surface can
> be basking in air-conditioned comfort with lower humidity. That obviously is
> a recipe for warping and god lnows what else, so basically he explained
> warranty claims drove the cost up so high.
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> Up here in GWN, the inverse can occur..outside temp -30C, zero humidty,
> while inside is comfoprtable 70F, with a humidifier running, or (as I;ve
> experienced, the clothes dryer veented inside which raised humidt to 80%
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> That being said, most doors come with some kind of document that says  All
> surfaces have to be finished or there's no warranty. Of all the painters
> I've encountered over the years a a finishing/cabinet guy, the vast majority
> are unaware of this requirement, or just blithely ignore it.
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> Trust your mentor pointed this requirement out.
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> Regards
>
> Eric

Lest there be any ambiguity, that means all edges - top & bottom included.

Don

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