Text Box: Batten Doors

Reproduction of 18th C style batten doors in old-growth redwood. Uses reproduction clinch nails, and wrought iron strap hinges with screw pintles. Tongue and groove joints in redwood planks.

Doors Summary

· Five battens fastened with reproduction clinch nails

· Old-growth redwood

· Tongue and groove joints for planks

· Wrought iron strap hinges and screw pintles

· Diagonal bracing

Construction of Double Batten Door. After visiting Williamsburg, I was convinced of applying batten doors. There must be several hundred of these style doors throughout the buildings in Williamsburg. These doors are now located on a timber frame building in old-growth redwood.

Reproduction of Batten Doors