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- Wood Entry Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Entry doors are available in virtually any size and with an unlimited choice of wood species, including the trendy and the unique, such as knotty alder, knotty hickory, walnut, knotty walnut, beech, and hemlock. Fire-rated wood door systems with 20-, 45-, 60-, and 90-minute ratings also are available in any imported or domestic wood species and grade and in custom profiles and finishes. 800-598-5952.
- Center Piece Art Collection
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- The Foundationdoor uses interchangeable panels from the Center Piece Art panel collection. The easily changeable panels are available in an array of themes and fashion options that can be mixed with any chosen decor or architectural style, according to the maker. Each 2-1/4-inch imperial mahogany solid wood door is kiln-dried to prevent warping, splitting, and case-hardening. 877-648-3667.
- Craftsman Collection Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Craftsman collection doors have simple geometric designs like those found in Prairie-style entrances: small squares or tall and narrow panes of glass set side by side, the maker says. The doors are available in "AK mahogany" and Asian knotty alder. They are constructed with engineered stiles and rails to add strength and resist warping, the manufacturer says. 800-428-5746.
- Custom Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- A range of customized options is available for the manufacturer's custom doors, from unique designs to special sizing for applications with unusual dimensions, according to the maker. Builders and homeowners may select from most any type of wood species available on the market and choose the size, design, component makeup, and glass preference. 800-746-7766.
- Heritage Entry Door Series
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- The Heritage series offers a clean, classic look with options for custom colors, finishes, moldings, and more. Homeowners or architects can design a custom exterior trim to highlight a set of windows and choose a unique wood to add warmth to the interior. Performance divided lites or patterned glass create a contemporary twist on traditional style, the maker says. 715-842-5666.
- Royal Mahogany Entry Door Line
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Part of the Royal Mahogany line, Cavalier collection doors are individually distressed by hand to produce an Old World feel. Iron clavos (decorative nails) and an operating speakeasy door are optional on all Cavalier designs. Applied moldings on both sides of the door have a simple rustic profile that complements the door's distressed design, the manufacturer says. 800-663-3667.
- Spanish Colonial Entry Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- The Spanish Colonial collection now includes Speak Easy and Dutch entrance doors. The Speak Easy door (pictured) features a distressed, plank-style panel with a small hinged peep-site window (with no glass) covered by an ornamental bronze grate on the exterior. On the interior, the peep-site opening has a hinged door that can be latched by a small bronze clasp. 800-538-8836.
- Heritage Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Heritage entrance systems offer 13 customization options: wood species; color; moldings and panels; proportions of stiles, rails, and glazing; casing and trim; sidelites and transoms; performance or decorative glass; grille pattern; grille type; panel thickness, height, and width; hinge type and finish; swing direction; and sill type and finish. Twelve species, including cherry, cedar, and beech, are standard, but other species can be sourced. 800-433-4873.
- Wood Entry Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- The manufacturer's wood entry doors range in style from classic Arts and Crafts looks to rugged, rustic, or refined options with finishes like fine furniture. Available species include mahogany, rustic walnut, American white oak, and cherry. A floating panel design allows the door to expand or contract with weather extremes, helping protect the door from splitting and cracking, according to the manufacturer. 888-847-3552.
- IWP Estate Juniper Doors
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Part of the IWP Estate collection, juniper doors have unique knots and splits in addition to large, swirling grain patterns, according to the manufacturer. The rich coloring of the grain can vary from lighter tones to deep cinnamon brown with reddish undertones, the maker adds. The company claims that juniper is an environmentally savvy choice because it is an invasive species that is often burned down for land, making it a "throwaway" wood. 800-877-9482.
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