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Doors.
Hardwood makes the most dramatic and
impressive entry doors.
The weight adds a sense of security. They may
be painted or stained for a natural, elegant appearance, and there are
several kinds of wood to choose from.
Entry Doors.
Oak - provides a much more traditional look, with dark, thick
grain patterns and a beautiful lighter brown finish
Honduras Mahogany - generally the most sought-after hardwood
for entry doors. It has a smooth, even grain that results in a deep
and handsome finish.
Mahogany - comes primarily from tropical Asia and South America,
and there are no less than 100 generic types from all over the world.
Its grain is darker than Honduras mahogany, but the finish is just as
deep and beautiful, and there is no difference in the performance.
Fiberglass - usually lighter and more resistant to all kinds
of weather, scratches, and dents, making them ideal for extreme
climates and high-traffic entrances and exits. They have wood grain
texture molded into the door so that they give the appearance of real
wood when painted or stained.
Steel doors - though they dent easily, can withstand years of
extreme weather conditions with minimum maintenance. They are highly
resistant to shrinking, swelling, and warping, and have an energy
efficient foam core insulation. They come pre-primed and ready to
paint, and usually also have a predrilled doorknob and lockset holes.
Options:
Sidelites: You may use one sidelite on either side of the door
or have one on each side.
Transoms: Transoms are in three distinct shapes: arch, ellipse
and box.
Patio Doors.
French doors are generally hinged double doors
with divided lites that open out onto the patio, deck, or backyard.
Sliding doors are usually huge panes of glass mounted in a
frame with rollers through which you can walk.
Aluminum doors are usually the least expensive. They won't rust
and are easily maintained. However, we sell very few aluminum doors
because vinyl's cost is almost as low, and their advantages are much
greater.
Vinyl frames are easy to maintain and look new for
years. They are also energy efficient, as vinyl is an excellent
insulator. Most vinyl patio doors also offer low-e insulated glass for
maximum energy savings.
Wood doors are the highest quality and the most expensive patio
doors. They offer the same natural qualities as traditional wood
doors, but with a full view through the large panes.
Fiberglass
also offers the same qualities as fiberglass entry doors: less weight
and more resistance against the elements.
Wood clad doors offer the best of both worlds. They have wooden
doors and frames, but with a vinyl, fiberglass, or aluminum coating on
the exterior face. The coating serves as an armored layer that
protects the wood from the elements and preserves the beauty of real
wood on the inside.
Inswing (I/S): A door that opens in.
Outswing (O/S): A door that opens out.
Left/right handedness: When viewed from the house's exterior,
an inswing door has hinges on the left and an outswing door has hinges
on the right. An easy to way to determine the door's handedness is to
stand in the entryway with your back to the hinges. If the door swings
to your left, it's a left hand door, and if it swings to the right,
it's a right hand door.
Lites: The pane(s) of glass in a door. Most doors have
triple-glazed insulated glass for energy efficiency and security. The
inner pane may have a decorative beveled, silk-screened, or stained
glass with brass caming (metal joining strips). The glass may be one
large lite or have a grille that separates it into several lites.
Divided Lite: Panes of glass that are or appear to be divided.
Grid: Vinyl, wood, or metal strips or rods in a pane that give
the appearance of divided lites.
Click here to see type of doors.
7250 Reseda, Blvd.
Reseda, Ca 91335
Tel: 818-342-7800
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