Another excerpt from our book:
Available soon!
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Sneak peak from the book
Here’s a excerpt from our new Real Carriage Doors book!
Stay tuned for more previews…
The Book is here!
It’s true. We are finally holding, in our hands, a copy of the finished Real Carriage Doors book. Thanks to all our loyal customers for sending wonderful photos of their projects. Without all of you, there would be no book. If your pictures are in the book, you’ll be receiving a complimentary copy.
Here’s the book:
If you’re interested in getting a copy, the books will be ready to ship in the next few weeks. Check back tomorrow for a sneak peek of photos from the book!
RCD’s barn door hardware featured on “House Crashers”
See our Flat Track hardware on House Crashers! In “Kitchen Blow-Up” (DHCR-405H) our hardware was used with a sliding pantry door. The Stainless Steel flat track hardware contrasts nicely with the black, chalkboard painted barn door. The Chalkboard paint is a nice touch that makes a great place to write notes to your family or groceries lists. In “Warm Steel Loft” (DHCR-403H), our oil rubbed bronze barn door hardware matches nicely with the blonde wood door.
Check your local listings for DHCR-405H and DHCR-403H on the DIY Network!
Learn more about our barn door hardware.
This Old House features Real Carriage Doors
Our carriage doors are featured in an article about Garage Conversions in the April 2009 issue of This Old House. You can see our doors in the detail image below.
From the article:
Carriage Doors made the space functional as a family room but also able to house cars in the future.
Why Wooden Garage Doors are Better:
The question has been around since the conversion of the horse stable to the modern day garage: What is the best choice of garage door out there? Since most homes have street-facing garages, this question may be yours as well. After all, the garage doors can account for as much as 25% of a building’s front elevation. So curb appeal should really start here! There are a few things that should be considered in choosing the best, specifically longevity, structure, and beauty.
Real Carriage Door Quality
We at the Real Carriage Door Company set very high standards for craftsmanship. We believe in good-old American ingenuity and productivity, and we never take shortcuts. We encourage you to be an educated consumer. Here are some examples that set us apart from our competition:
Solid Wood
We are advocates of true solid wood construction. Just as in design, simpler is better. Nowadays, most solid wood doors are actually solid core doors, the heart of which is junk composite fiberboard, skinned with a thin wood veneer. When we use the term “solid wood construction,” we mean just that: solid, natural, ACTUAL wood boards, all the way through.
While solid core door manufacturers claim “solid wood,” Fiberglass and Vinyl composite companies claim “maintenance-free ownership,” an indestructible product. In reality, such systems will chalk or dent, grow brittle and crack, and sag or delaminate over time. Sun, cold, rain exposure and simple general use will warrant repair, and in many cases, replacement.
Period Door News - Photo Competition
The Real Carriage Door Company is announcing a competition exclusively for our customers. We are looking for the best photos of your Real Carriage Doors. Photo finalists will be published in a coffee table book (Vol. 1) and will receive one free copy of the book. The finalist selected for the Cover Photo will also receive a $350 cash award. We look forward to seeing your photos!
Spanish Mission Style Doors
The modern-day descendant of the Pueblo and Mission styles of the West and Southwest is the Spanish Colonial. Drawing its detailing from years of early Spanish and Mexican architecture, this dwelling has a unique relationship with its often dry and sunny environment, graced by shady outdoor spaces and rocky hardscapes that transform the ground into architecture itself.
Barn Doors
Whether sitting in a field of tall grasses or providing a bold statement for your guest house, there is nothing quite so American an icon as the barn. Purities of form and function, barns are often constructed from simple materials, giving them a character unlike any other structural style. In this article, we will take a look at the barn door, how it relates to your project, and how these sliding and swinging doors can enhance your barn’s visual appeal.