Archive for March, 2009

What quality standards should I look for in a swing-out carriage house garage door? Part 4 in a series

Monday, March 16th, 2009

At a minimum, look for the following:

Fully mortised Flush Bolts on inactive door located at the top and bottom of the door for impenetrable access

See how your hand-made custom swing-out carriage garage doors will be built to last for years!  Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC.

What quality standards should I look for in a swing-out carriage house garage door? Part 3 in a series

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

At a minimum, look for the following:

Custom threshold consisting of both custom concrete work & a custom threshold to seal the bottom of the door

See how your hand-made custom swing-out carriage garage doors will be built to last for years!  Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC.

What quality standards should I look for in a hand-made carriage house garage door? Part 2 in a series

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

At a minimum, look for the following:

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

See how your hand-made custom swing-out carriage garage door will be built to last for years!  Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC.

What quality standards should I look for in a hand-made carriage house garage door?

Friday, March 13th, 2009

At a minimum, look for the following:

  • Custom solid vertical grain Douglas Fir jamb with airtight replaceable weatherstripping

See how your hand-made custom swing-out carriage garage doors will be built to last for years with an airtight seal!  Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC.

I need my swinging carriage doors to seal tight as an entry door

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Utilizing a custom jamb with removeable kerfed weatherstripping is the only way to have your swinging carriage doors seal as tight as an entry door.

See how your hand-made custom swing-out carriage doors will be built to last for years with an airtight seal!  Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC.

My carriage garage door opening is not square

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Create a uniform gap all around your carriage garage door and an airtight seal from the elements.  

See how your hand-made custom swing-out carriage doors will be built to last for years with a custom made jamb!  Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC.

How to prevent air and water from entering your carriage door

Monday, March 9th, 2009

A jamb will prevent wind, water, snow, etc from blowing in from all edges of a carriage door.

See how your hand-made custom swing-out carriage doors will be built to last for years with a custom made jamb!  Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC.

How will a jamb help my swing-out carriage doors?

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

The structure provided roof and wall protection only without a jamb.  As such, the old carriage doors were also trimmed to the size of the non-square opening so you ended up with cock-eyed doors! 

See how your hand-made custom swing-out carriage doors will be built to last for years!  Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC.

Is a jamb worth the extra money for my swing-out carriage garage door?

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

Real carriage house doors were historically built without a jamb around the doors because the structure was nothing more than a barn or a large shed with a non-square opening allowing wind, rain, and snow to blow inside.

Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC to understand the pros/cons of using a jamb for your hand-made custom swing-out or hinged garage doors.

Swing-out carriage house garage door – Built to last, not to fail

Friday, March 6th, 2009

Vintage Garage Door, LLC hand crafts a swing-out carriage house garage door with superior craftsmanship, premium materials, and proprietary processes.  Why choose multiple installers to increase risk and reduce quality?  Don’t be fooled by garage door installers.

 See how your hand-made custom swing-out or hinged garage doors will be built to last for years!  Read an in-depth review at Vintage Garage Door, LLC.