At a minimum, look for the following:
- Custom solid vertical grain Douglas Fir jamb with airtight replaceable weatherstripping
- Four heavy-duty, 4 ball bearing sleeve, non-ferrous, non-removable pin, mortised hinges per door that allow the 150~250 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
www.vintagegaragedoor.com builds this type of customization and quality into every door they build. With a business based in time-honored tradition, they do not charge extra for custom work. Check them out!
Your new carriage house door will be strong, warm, quiet, and weatherproof.
Craig Erwin, Master Craftsman, at www.vintagegaragedoor.com builds hand-made custom carriage house doors from scratch using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. His doors are built to last, not to fail! And, he is the only Master Craftsman providing true value and a quality based product including Design, Build, FINISH, and Install services. Contact him via email, craig@vintagegaragedoor.com for additional information.
