At a minimum, look for the following:
- Custom solid vertical grain Douglas Fir jamb with airtight replaceable weatherstripping
- Four heavy-duty, 4 ball bearing, non-ferrous, non-removable pin, mortised hinges per door that allow the 150+ lb door to open and close with one finger for YEARS
- Custom threshold consisting of both custom concrete work & a custom threshold to seal the bottom of the door
- Fully mortised Flush Bolts on inactive door located at the top and bottom of the door for impenetrable access
- Custom Astragals; inside or outside mounting
Your new Seattle crafted carriage door will be strong, warm, quiet, and weatherproof with the addition of these quality standards.
Craig Erwin, Owner & Master Craftsman, at www.vintagegaragedoor.com in Seattle builds hand-made custom carriage house doors from scratch using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. His Seattle carriage doors are built to last, not to fail! And, he is the only craftsman providing true value and a quality based product including Design, Build, FINISH, and Install services. Craig “finishes” the job where others leave the job “unfinished”. Contact him via email, craig@vintagegaragedoor.com for additional information.
