Thursday, May 10, 2012

Select the Perfect Door


Custom Exterior Door Types Include:
Wood Doors
Nearly any wood door will come in a variety of styles and finishes, bare for staining or primed for painting. Wood doors require more maintenance to retain their original beauty. There are some exposures where wood doors are not recommended.
Wood Clad Doors
Has the beauty of a wood door but clad with a layer of vinyl or metal on the exterior, and the richness of wood on the interior. This door will require less maintenance than all wood doors.
Fiberglass Doors
This door comes in a variety of styles and colors, wood finishes so authentic it would be hard to distinguish from real wood. They hold up very well under extreme elements of sun, rain and salt air exposure, and require minimal maintenance.
Vinyl Doors
Most often seen in sliding patio door or French door applications. Vinyl comes in a small variety of colors, is very durable and requires little maintenance.
Aluminum Doors
Most often seen in sliding patio door applications. Aluminum also has a few color choices, good durability, and low maintenance.
Glass Doors
Most often used in commercial applications, these can range from the functional utilitarian style to an elegant interplay of clear and frosted, artistically scuptured designs from geometric to free form.
Iron Doors
Some of the most dramatic and beautiful doors available are entry doors that combine heavy wood with iron fabrication and glass.

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