Real carriage house doors were historically built using exterior strap hinges with lag bolts or screws as fasteners to secure the face of the strap to the face of the door, and, the face of the hinge to the face of the building. Use of these types of fasteners and screws into the face of the door and building create a number of holes for water to go directly into the wood core of the door and the building generating wood rot and door failure. You will see this on any door with an exterior facing. Think about it – you only see this type of fastener on a barn door or garden gate, never an entry door to a house. Hinges are mortised into the side of doors for a reason – protection from the elements and strength. If you don’t mind replacing your door in a few years, or placing a door finish at risk of failure, hinges that screw into the face of the door is a cheap risk-laden way to go.
Craig, Master Craftsman at Vintage Garage Door, understands the requirements to design, build, finish, and install at door to last for 25+ years. Contact him at www.vintagegaragedoor.com to see the superior quality standards that are built into their carriage house doors.
