Secrets of the Best Doors

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  • čas přidán 20. 04. 2021
  • How do you build a door that lasts and looks great?
    Brent talks about the history of door types and then also door styles. The goal is to take the best of historic design and construction to build a very long-lasting, well-designed door. Brent talks about board and batten doors, transitional doors and stile and rail doors. He also shows Georgian, Federal, Victorian and French and English doors so that we can learn from the past. Building a long-lasting door starts with the right wood but also requires some other tricks that make the difference.
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Komentáře • 115

  • @tc9148
    @tc9148 Před 2 lety +12

    I hereby bestow upon Brent Hull a Doctorate in Building Design and Craftsmanship. He is our Professor teaching us how to build properly using the very best historical practices. Love it!!!

  • @bfaith40
    @bfaith40 Před 3 lety +18

    After watching you in Finish Carpentry I've now watched three videos on quick succession.
    Your knowledge is incredible and I great admire your ability to share it in a straightforward manner.
    Really great work.
    Thank you!
    Subscribed and 'liking' videos.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, thanks! Much Appreciated.

    • @terencemerritt
      @terencemerritt Před 2 lety +1

      Brent is awesome. Finish carpentry was learning from the master!

  • @wboquist
    @wboquist Před 2 lety +4

    Just found this channel via Matt Risinger's channel. It is an instant favorite.

  • @retiringinfrance1495
    @retiringinfrance1495 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow, that was a great video. We have a house in France built in 1850- this really helped me understand our old doors both inside and the exterior doors. Loved it.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 2 lety +1

      Wonderful! Thanks for watching.

  • @scottjones7372
    @scottjones7372 Před 3 lety +13

    Great explanation!! Is fun to listen and watch someone who truly loves what they do !! Thanks

  • @t.e.1189
    @t.e.1189 Před rokem +4

    The drip edge, weep holes and split panels are all great ideas. I would also drawbore the mortice and tenons. Thanks for another great video.

  • @alejandrocriss7585
    @alejandrocriss7585 Před rokem +3

    This guy is great. I keep learning new things. Combing old a new is the best way moving forward.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před rokem

      Thank you! That's what I believe.

  • @tonytregillus700
    @tonytregillus700 Před 2 lety +6

    Brett - Your knowledge and experience is unbelievable.....I love hearing the history and context of even the cut of the wood.....all fantastic stuff!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us common folk.

  • @larrywave
    @larrywave Před 7 měsíci

    I've just read a book about finnish mannor houses and one of them has a front door still in use with unbelievable age (almost 400 years old)

  • @Jared_Albert
    @Jared_Albert Před 10 dny

    Thank you Brent. This was really fascinating and very well done.

  • @georgejetson4378
    @georgejetson4378 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge. Really great info and you’re a great presenter! Look forward to your future videos.

  • @daddyfeed7826
    @daddyfeed7826 Před 3 lety +2

    Another excellent instructional video, I thought the end would be the finish.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 3 lety

      Good point. Let me work on that.

  • @gusfavoreto2966
    @gusfavoreto2966 Před 2 lety +2

    You are giving us so much great content! Thank you for share!

  • @jessynisa23
    @jessynisa23 Před rokem

    I absolutely love your videos. Love your level of knowledge, truly enjoy them start to finish. I hope to be just as knowledgeable as you and more! Thank you for sharing ♥️

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před rokem

      Thanks so much, I appreciate the feedback.

  • @sthomas7263
    @sthomas7263 Před 3 lety +1

    excellent info and video , good job !!!

  • @bram4912
    @bram4912 Před 3 lety +2

    Very nice! Came here thanks to the Finish Carpentry TV channel. Have watched a few of your videos and really love all the knowledge you are sharing. Thank you! Greetings from the south of France

  • @supamild573
    @supamild573 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Professor Brent. I’m not a wood guy, but I was so amazed by your extensive historical knowledge. I learned a lot! Loved your other video on the tools.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 2 lety

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @tomwooley743
    @tomwooley743 Před 11 měsíci

    I can now appreciate high quality doors. Thanks

  • @tomcross9077
    @tomcross9077 Před 5 měsíci

    I just love that old plate latch! So hard to find. Old hardware is the underappreciated jewelry of old doors and windows.

  • @jayDotTee
    @jayDotTee Před rokem +1

    A lot of truly useful information in you video. Thank you for sharing and keeping all these traditions alive.

  • @ioda006
    @ioda006 Před 9 měsíci

    Incredible. Love the explanation about the transition doors to stile and rail for solving expansion. I truly had no idea the level of engineering that went into doors. Thanks!

  • @marshallhosel1247
    @marshallhosel1247 Před 2 lety

    Well done, thank you.

  • @bobmartin6055
    @bobmartin6055 Před 7 měsíci

    So interesting!!
    Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @cameronweir4110
    @cameronweir4110 Před 2 lety

    Hi Brent, I just wanna say I've learnt more from your videos, your description and your knowledge than the four years I spent serving my time. There's so much more to this than what I was taught and its a shame really. This sort of knowledge would help not just me but every tradesman out there and it's not until I came across your videos, that want to find out more so I can be better. You should write a book I know I'd be the first to buy one. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 2 lety

      Wow, thanks! You'd probably like my book "Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age" It gathers a lot of my philosophy on what is wrong building, how things got this way, and what to change. You can get one thru our office. Just email info@brenthull.com

  • @matthewyoung2596
    @matthewyoung2596 Před 3 lety

    You just blew my mind across the room.

  • @SpizzyP219
    @SpizzyP219 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This was so interesting! It was really helpful to see the cutaways.

  • @zeuszuki6698
    @zeuszuki6698 Před 2 měsíci

    This is gold, glad I stumbled across it 🍻

  • @marsco2442
    @marsco2442 Před rokem

    Great stuff!

  • @angelachouinard4581
    @angelachouinard4581 Před rokem

    I am so glad I found you. I need a whole house full of doors and I find issues with almost all the ones I've seen. I have wound up deciding to build my own cabinets and now thanks to you I just might try my hand at doors.

  • @robinbirdj743
    @robinbirdj743 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video with helpful tricks to repair and perhaps improve my 117 yo back door! I’ll add a weep hole and an overhang outside to keep some of the hot sun and water off my rail and stile 6 panel wood door.

  • @JasonLiske
    @JasonLiske Před 5 měsíci

    That was amazing and the algos suck for not putting this first in my
    Research. Amazing detail. Master level knowledge.

  • @labla8940
    @labla8940 Před 2 lety

    Im a Home Inspector in New England so I'm lucky to see all types I am fascinated with interior doors cool video

  • @ladydiana2905
    @ladydiana2905 Před rokem

    Who knew doors could be so interesting? Love it

  • @Vitulli1970
    @Vitulli1970 Před 2 lety

    Why there arent more likes on this video Ill never understand. Thank you Brent.

  • @homesteadorbust
    @homesteadorbust Před rokem

    True meaning of they don't build it like they use to.

  • @BisousGee
    @BisousGee Před 2 lety

    Like your channel!

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 2 lety

      I appreciate that! Thanks for watcing!

  • @LuisSanchez-wf9zw
    @LuisSanchez-wf9zw Před 2 lety +2

    Brent this was a fantastic history lesson on the doors. Do you recommend any books or other media links to learn more about the progression to fantastic door construction? Tnx

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 2 lety

      So glad you liked it. There isn't much out there, from what I know. There are a smattering of items but not much. Seth Hinson has a book on doors. Look that up. My book on Historic Millwork has a chapter on doors. Good luck.

  • @labla8940
    @labla8940 Před 2 lety

    To me a baton is called the strip of vertical wood across the vertical seams of the door planks. The cleat across the 3 boards is a brace and usually a 45 degree cleat placed to make a Z brace

  • @Tony-InLosAngeles
    @Tony-InLosAngeles Před 3 lety +2

    My God words out of my mouth “ water is your enemy “

  • @connorleon
    @connorleon Před rokem

    I am interested on your view on drawbored mortise and tenon like you showed in the video compared to wedged double mortise and tenon which would have been used in traditional english door construction. Beautiful craftsmanship and greetings from Germany

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před rokem

      I'm a huge fan. There is great historic precedent and it works. Danke from the US.

    • @connorleon
      @connorleon Před rokem

      @@BrentHull thanks a lot i am planning on building some doors and was considering both methods, i will try the double wedged mortise and tenon. Tganks for your response and keep up the great work and videos

  • @victorseastrom3455
    @victorseastrom3455 Před 2 lety

    Wow, I want most of the stuff that's in the background of your videos. I'm about to put some 1920s oak wainscoting in my house. I need to make the panels longer by cutting some of the up and joining them. What's the best way to join them so that they are strong and the joints won't show? BTW they look like classic arts and crafts style panels.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 2 lety +1

      Go for it! Send pics to info@brenthull.com I'll see if I can add any help.

  • @oldporkchops
    @oldporkchops Před rokem

    Hi Brent, do you teach classes on how to make these solid wood, classic style doors? I'd like to sign up. Thanks.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před rokem +1

      Well, we don't but maybe we should. Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @lisalaufenberg6002
    @lisalaufenberg6002 Před 5 měsíci

    I will never look at doors the same way again.

  • @HollisKevin
    @HollisKevin Před 2 lety

    Brent, Hi my name is Kevin Hollis and I'm interested in the six (6) pane one (1) raised panel style and rail french door to the left of you in the above video.. what are the measurements of this type of door. what are the sizes of the top and bottom rails and the two side styles. I would love this type of door on my master bedroom leading out on to a covered porch. I love your videos on doors and trim. excellent craftsmanship. Truly a lost art and homage to the many craftsmen before you.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Kevin. If you need us to make a you a door like this, send an email to info@brenthull.com. If you're just wanting dimensions, same thing. Happy to share.

  • @jgwoodworks9618
    @jgwoodworks9618 Před rokem

    Brent- What wood species would you recommend for the stave cores? I am trying to keep cost down and was thinking about poplar with 1/4" Red Oak veneer. Your advice would be appreciated.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před rokem

      it is for an exterior door, at least use wood that will be stable and rot resistent. Poplar and red Oak are not good exterior woods. I don't know what region you are in. I would not save money on the stave cores. I would find it elsewhere.

  • @pn4960
    @pn4960 Před 10 měsíci

    As a French I can confirm that we are crazy

  • @Oldhouseguy
    @Oldhouseguy Před rokem

    Hi Brent - I understand that panels need to move. However, what do you do about a 100 year old garage door that is already caulked because water can get into the areas around and especially at the bottom of the panel. There is old caulk but it needs more to keep out the water. It that ok or am I making matters worse by adding more caulk - or should I try to remove it all?

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před rokem +1

      Good question. I would probably remove as much as possible before applying new. Caulk can get old and actually keep things open and porous. Good luck.

  • @PeatedSander
    @PeatedSander Před 6 měsíci

    Wow, square peg in a round hole, go figure!

  • @kevinhollis2204
    @kevinhollis2204 Před 7 měsíci

    Brent what is the size of the door behind you to your left in this video. It loos like a patio french door with 3 glass lite and 3/4 solid lit bottm panel. Can you provide me with the dimensions of this door and what is it called.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 7 měsíci

      That was a door for a French Acadian house. Not sure of the name.

  • @sblack48
    @sblack48 Před 2 lety

    Were/are the panels finished before assembly? I’m thinking that if you finished them after assembly and then they contracted due to low humidity then unfinished wood would be exposed. This is something that has always puzzled me.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 2 lety

      Good question. Historically no but that is something we do on split panels. The panels need to be back sealed in order not to twist and warp.

  • @joegotz1971
    @joegotz1971 Před 4 měsíci

    Maiman Doors!

  • @stevenmishos
    @stevenmishos Před 7 měsíci

    I'm curious which style would be aligned with Gothic Revival architecture.

    • @BrentHull
      @BrentHull  Před 7 měsíci

      Hm, not sure what you mean. But many French and English styles include gothic.

    • @stevenmishos
      @stevenmishos Před 7 měsíci

      @@BrentHull thanks Brent, I'm still learning the terms, so perhaps the clues will come from getting more original photos of the building itself. "Establishing a narrative", for the restoration is the goal, and I'm (mostly) guessing the overall style is Gothic Revival... it's a church that was built in 1892 in Ontario Canada.

  • @jtr789310
    @jtr789310 Před rokem

    on door you full of it only trying to sale that teach

  • @matthewtaylor3725
    @matthewtaylor3725 Před rokem

    Doot doot doot doot doot

  • @ryananthony4840
    @ryananthony4840 Před 2 lety

    Sheeeeeeeettt....... I call bs, I wanna see you drive that square peg through that round hole 😂😂 lol jk jk 😂