Entry Doors
All the doors shown here are built in my shop using full mortise and tenon joints, waterproof glue, insulated glass, and 100% silicone weatherstripping and sweeps. The surrounding woodwork is also built in the shop, and every piece of lumber and molding is backprimed, every joint assembled with glue. This results in a paint job that lasts and lasts.
The main advantages of a custom door over a factory door are appearance and durability. Appearance because the moldings, panel profiles, and detailing have much more clarity and depth; it just looks hand made. Durability because they are built with top quality, straight grained lumber, and will not delaminate or twist.
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These doors face North and have no overhang. Consequently, they take a real beating from the weather. I built these to replace a pair of factory doors that had quickly delaminated under the tough conditions. They are on their second decade and show very little wear.
Architect: Pierre Belheumer.
General Contractor: Renaissance Builders