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.
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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.
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.