Estate Millwork Knowledge Base
Understanding and Specifying Materials for Custom Wood Doors
Published: June 08, 2020
Whether you are trying to closely match an existing style of door, or would like to design a door for a special application, there is a wide variety of basic materials and construction methods in practice, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Materials. Wood doors can be made from solid woods, composites, veneers, engineered components or a combination of these. If you are looking for the most traditional and historically accurate style of door, you should specify solid construction for both the frame (rails and stiles), as well as panels. Prior to the 1940s, this was the only...
The Road to a Successful Raised Bed Garden
Published: June 05, 2020
Raised beds have many benefits over their traditional garden counter parts. However there can be a few drawbacks so here are some ways you can be more successful in your adventure. Mulch Mulch your garden after planting, whether it is wood chips, leaves, grass clippings, or straw adding a mulch layer will help reduce the amount of weeding you will have to do over the season and also help keep the soil from drying out. Setup an Irrigation System Whether it is a soaker hose or drip irrigation having an irrigation system setup in your raised bed can save you a lot of time that woul...
Why Your House Deserves Real Exterior Wood Shutters
Published: June 01, 2020
So you have reached the point that you want wood shutters for your house. You realize that wooden shutters will add to the value and appeal of your home, but you are not sure whether you want real exterior wood shutters , or vinyl, PVC, composite or any other substitute that is out there. Here are some great reasons why you should go with real wood. It's what you really want anyway! Shop Custom Home Shutters 1) Real Wood Looks the Best. For most of recorded history, architects and designers have been using real wood to make shutters. The newer material types attempt, ...
Setting up a Raised Bed Garden
Published: May 29, 2020
Why a Raised Bed? Do you live in an area with less than ideal soil? Raised beds give you control over the soil in which you are growing your plants. The quality of the soil you start out with is one biggest differences in the outcome of your crops. Raised beds can put the plants at eye level or at a level that is less strenuous on your back. Having your crops at a higher elevation allows for better observation of pests issues and easier access to the crops. Raised garden beds look a lot nicer and provide a cleaner more aesthetic look to the exterior of your house. Planning your Garden...
Custom Wooden Shutters and Doors Crafted with 21st Century Technology
Published: May 27, 2020
At Estate Millwork, we pride ourselves on seamlessly blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional products. Our journey begins with our website, which serves as the gateway to our manufacturing process. Here, we harness state-of-the-art technology to swiftly provide you with quotes for exquisite custom-designed louvered doors or wood shutters. We've streamlined the process to ensure minimal effort is required from both you and us. Transparency is paramount in our approach to pricing. Unlike many of our competitors, we believe in upfront disc...