New Front Doors

One of the many handsome neighborhoods in Tualatin.

A well protected front entryway. This wood door has stood the test of time in large part due to its protection from the elements.

But the 15 panel door model has grown a bit dated in the eyes of some folks. It is time for a facelift.

The tall 147A Pemko interlocking aluminum threshold would suggest that someone once had carpet on the interior side of this door.

Antique Brass is so nineteen eighties and nineties.

Once again we are given opportunity to demonstrate our expertise in hanging a new door into an original jamb assembly.

This was a job we did for John May of Creekstone Designs, who provided the door. See; creekstonedesigns.com

John also provided the new INOX lock set which we installed. See; www.unisonhardware.com

As you can see, we replaced the old interlocking threshold with a considerably lower profile anodized bronze aluminum threshold, as well as some matching sill-cover material that extends over the sidelight sill as well. We routed-in some pile compression weatherstripping into the bottom of the door that seats up against the top of the threshold when the door is in the closed position.

One might understandably wonder why not go back to the mill or clear aluminum threshold finish to match the brushed chrome handle-set. In this case, we probably recommended the bronze finish for two reasons. It wears extremely well, and it goes well with the wood-tones in both the door & the interior flooring. It makes for a great accent color and really hides all the wear and tear.