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What is a French Door?
Published: November 08, 2021
A French door or sometimes otherwise known as a French window is traditionally a door made up of panes of glass surrounded by wooden frames. The glass panels in French doors are typically rectangular and cover a majority of the door. While French doors are useful in many situations they are typically used as a design element. These doors are most frequently used in spaces where homeowners want to bring in more natural light while still having a way to divide living areas while still maintaining an open feel. While it is more common to see French doors in the traditional sense you ...
What Is the Difference between Interior and Exterior Doors?
Published: October 28, 2021
A door is an important mechanism designed for specific uses in certain situations. That is why choosing the proper door types for your home is an important decision. What makes an interior door different from an exterior door ? We'll give you a hint; it's more than where they are located in your home. There are many differences between the two doors that even the most seasoned contractor can sometimes overlook. One door provides a barrier between rooms within your home and the other protects your home from the exterior elements. Door differences Interior and exterior doors can ...
The Appeal and Benefits of Wooden Front Doors
Published: October 15, 2021
Wooden front doors have loads of appeal and benefits; however there are also some considerations to take into account. On their own wooden front doors have a rich sense of character and beauty that can be attributed to their natural wood grain. These doors are often stained rather than painted to bring out the beautiful appearance of the grain. Exterior wooden doors are a great way to make a stunning statement and give guests an idea of what awaits in your home's interior. As previously noted the natural wood grain is one of the most attractive features of an exterior wooden door...
Choosing your Interior Door Style
Published: September 29, 2021
It can be no small task when it comes to choosing what style of interior doors you want to install in your home. Some things you need to consider are wood species, painted or stained, door type and lastly door style. Choosing a Door Type Choosing a door type is probably the most important decision when it comes to buying new interior doors. This where you need to decide is this a standard door, French doors, a sliding door or a bi-fold door and which style type you want. If you are in the market for bi-fold doors you are likely looking for a louvered door , paneled door or a co...
Why are Outdoor Wooden Shutters so Popular
Published: September 15, 2021
For centuries homes have had outdoor wooden shutters , these shutters not only protect the interior of your home from exterior elements but can transform the overall look of your home to make it look amazing. Wood shutters were originally designed to be closed in front of the windows to protect the interior of your home from the exterior elements. From about the nineteenth century onwards outdoor house shutters are being used not only for their protective capabilities but for their decorative abilities. Since this time exterior house shutters have come a long way in terms of type...