If you have a hollow core interior door in your home that opens to an uninsulated garage, replace the door with one that is insulated to cut down on energy bills caused by the temperature difference between the two areas.
Areas with a large volume of in and out traffic, or those that require extra security, are best served by durable steel doors with cores that have been reinforced with steel ribs.
For Green or LEED applications, exterior doors with a polyeurethane core will deliver a better insulation rating than those with a polystyrene core (R8 vs R5, respectively). If greater insulating properties are needed, we can discuss the different options available.
If you own a mid-century modern home and want to give it a facelift, but the budget's tight, replace the doors. Because of the popularity of this architecture, there are many options that preserve the designs futuristic look.
There’s a reason why wooden doors are favored by many homeowners. These doors are aesthetically pleasing and they give any living space that timeless and classy vibe no other material can provide.
By replacing windows with French doors, you’re not only allowing more light to enter your home, but you’re also creating additional spacious entry points for your home.
Do the winds howl and the heavens rain down on your home during storm seasons, or does the summer heat bake the front room? Insulated steel doors offer superior protection against all of the elements.
Doors are one of the easiest aspects of your home to customize. You can select from painted or raw surfaces, any combination of solid and glass arrangements, wood, fiberglass, or metal materials, and a variety of complementary hardware.
If you have a prefab or modular home, storm doors are available that offer protection and insulating power to keep the elements out and help control the climate within.
Dentil molding underneath glazing on doors presents a strong impression and hints at attention to detail. Dentil means “toothed” and refers to the evenly spaced, repeating blocks along a line. The size of these “teeth” should be proportional to the door.
When it comes to storm doors, there are several options. One of the more popular is a full light door that provides a full view of the original door from the outside and a great view of the outside from within.
Doors are typically constructed from wood, fiberglass, steel, or aluminum and can be colored, stamped, or molded in almost any design and configuration imaginable. We recommend choosing something that complements the materials and architectural style of the home.
Attractive doors are one of the ways to draw customers to your business, especially if it's a retail establishment. Large sliding doors are inviting, allowing people to take a quick look inside to make sure you are open and to see your inventory.
One of the most important security measures you can take is to make sure your new door will accommodate a strong and sturdy deadbolt. If your doorframe does not have a receiving slot, you can have one installed, or you can purchase a complete door and frame setup that has one included.
For added security, you can have the doors to your building outfitted with reinforced or security glass. This is essentially safety glass with a metal mesh inlay. Even if the glass breaks, the mesh remains in place to prevent unauthorized entry.
For most sliding patio door systems, only one of the doors is operational. If you would like to have both doors fully functional, it is possible to override the blocking mechanism to accommodate this. However, an additional lock will be needed.
Spanish cedar is a good choice for entry doors. It is a good insulator, provides a pleasant scent and resists moisture, fungi and insects and is not prone to warping over time.
Ireland takes pride in their colorful doors - when Queen Victoria died, some painted them black in mourning, and others painted colors to show their rebellion.
Like fresh air? A door with a transom, or a window above the door way, can be helpful in helping air circulate even when the door is shut.
Did you know? C.G. Johnson invented the overhead door in 1921 and then he topped himself in 1926 when he invented the automatic garage door.
The largest doors can be found at NASA's vehicle assembly building and they are an astounding 456 feet high. That is 150 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty. They take about 45 minutes to open or close.
Have you considered an atrium door? It's a nice compromise between french doors and sliding glass, with one fixed panel and one paneled door that opens from a center hinge.
