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   ToolFreakBlue | Aug 28, 2008 10:40pm | #1

   I think adding an overhang would be a good thing.
   For what it's worth, this is on the warranty page of my door supplier:

   “Misuse” of a door includes, but is not limited to, using
   a door on part of a building without providing adequate
   overhang or an appropriate finish color. Adequate
   overhang depends on the typical weather conditions
   of the area where the door is to be used, but typically
   means an overhang projecting a distance from the
   structure one half the elevation difference between
   the bottom of the door and the base of the overhang
   structure at the point which is farthest from the door.
   In order to reduce the chance of warping or checking,
   dark colored finishes should be avoided on all surfaces,
   especially on light colored wood species, or if the door
   is exposed to direct sunlight.

   TFB (Bill)
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   BVJohnston | Aug 29, 2008 05:38am | #2

   Thanks TFB!
   I was thinking it would not only give some symmetry to the back of the house but as well keep some of the elements out. It would be a simple shed roof but I thought about some nice stained bead board on the inside to keep it bright. Gives some protection from rain and the sun, since the back of the house faces east and it gets pretty warm. Have a good one!

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   ToolFreakBlue | Aug 29, 2008 06:10am | #3

   Sounds cool. Take pictures and share it with us.TFB (Bill)