How to create a doorstep

[JAFSydney1]

I currently have an external timber ramp that leads to a landing and an uncovered front door. My problem is that there is no doorstep so the landing is the same level as the internal floor. To prevent the weather etc from coming in how can I install a doorstep. An added benefit of this is that I can put a door mat on the internal side of the front door so anyone entering the house can wipe their feet before proceding inside. Please note I have no building skills so would appreciated any advice in really simple terms ..... Thanks very much, Julie

 

[noseall]

...Er, how about lower the external ground

 

[JAFSydney1]

Hi Noseall, thanks for your response unfortunately that is not an option as the ramps are already built in .... but I have been thinking do you think it is possible to put in a step/slab (maybe a paver of sorts) and raise the level (that is shorten) the door to sit above the step???? the "step" would have to sit part inside and part outside. Sorry about the terminology as I am not a builder so can only describe it as I see it. Thanks again ... Julie

 

[JohnD]

is the ramp intended for wheeled access? A doorstep will impede it.

If you mean rain penetration, a waterbar on the bottom of the door will help shed it. If the door is made of wood, it should be drlled and screwed from the inside so there are no holes in the outside surface.

If you mean draughts, a draught excluder. The furry pile ones last better than plastic and will accomodate unevenness.

 

[pinenot]

A wee sketch would be helpful, if you can...pinenot

 

[ivixor]

A lot easier to bolt a prefab wooden porch to the wall, than mess around with the door.