ABOUT WOOD DOORS

Wood Doors are widely used as interior and exterior doors. If well made, they are long lasting, and give a character which is not obtainable with vinyl, fiberglass, or molded wood doors. Wood types used in wood doors include: Select Alder, Knotty Alder, Birch, Cherry, Hard Maple, Red Oak, Tulip Poplar, Clear Pine, and Knotty Pine. They may be supplied unfinished or pre-finished. They may also be supplied pre-hung in wood door frames. Exterior wood doors typically include tempered or laminated glass panels in the upper part of the door. These glass panels may include patterns and colored glass.

LEADING USA WOOD DOOR MANUFACTURERS

The following leading wood door manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of wood doors, including online catalogs, specifications, colors and materials for wood doors, and care and maintenance of wood doors.

Andersen: Wood Doors. Andersen is a leading maker of wood windows and doors. The Andersen website contains sections on products, window types, patio door types, window problems and low-E4 glass. There is also an ideas section with a photo gallery and information about art glass, including the Frank Lloyd Wright stained glass series. The Anderson range of exterior wood doors includes single hinged patio doors, hinged patio doors with multiple panels, gliding patio doors, sidelights and stationary panels, transoms, and commercial entry doors made to fit standard and custom commercial entries.

Simpson: Wood Doors. Simpson Door Company is a leading manufacturer of interior and exterior wood doors. Its website contains sections on catalog and products, including interior and exterior wood doors, french windows and panel doors. There is also an idea gallery, and a database of Simpson Door Company dealers. The Simpson range of interior wood doors includes: decorative French interior doors, chalkboard panel doors, American Red Oak interior doors, Knotty Pine interior doors, Maple interior doors, Cherry interior doors, and the Shaker Series of interior doors.

Woodport: Wood Doors. Woodport is a leading manufacturer of wood doors. The Woodport website contains sections on Door Gallery, Room Views, specifications and wood types. There are also sections on handling tips, frequent questions, and warranty. There is also a section on locating a dealer for Woodport doors. The Woodport range of interior wood doors includes: Raised Panel Designer interior wood doors, Raised Panel Craftsman interior wood doors, Flat Panel interior doors, French Glass interior doors, and Pine Series interior doors.

Marvin: Wood Doors. Marvin, a family-owned company since 1912, which is based in Warroad, Minnesota, is a leading maker of made-to-order wooden entry doors. The company offer Low-E glass on its entire product range, and also offers a commercial-grade aluminium clad finish on all its products. It has manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Virginia, and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Marvin supplies seven types of entry door, with numerous glazing options. Entry doors have a concealed multi-point locking system, and are available in Mahogany, Oak, Cherry, Honduran Cedar, and Walnut.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO WOOD DOORS

American Hardware Manufacturers Association

Associated Locksmiths of America

Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association

Door and Hardware Institute

International Door Association

Security Hardware Distributors Association

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

The following recommended websites contain information on construction products, including standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4specs, Arcat, Arcom, First Source, Sweets.

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