Estate Millwork Knowledge Base
What Makes a Door French?
Published: August 20, 2020
Do you have a new patio you'd like to have a sunny passageway to from the living room or a garden you'd like to see from your kitchen all while allowing in more natural light? French doors are a beautiful addition to any home, a majority the door is made from and glass and allow you a great view outside. Since French Doors are mostly glass they can save on some electricity costs because of the natural light they let in. Why are they Called French Doors If you are thinking they are called French doors because they originated in France you'd be right, but there is a little more to it...
Replacing Closet Doors with Sliding Barn Doors
Published: August 18, 2020
Are you looking to upgrade your current closet doors to a more modern look? Look no further than sliding barn doors . What are Sliding Barn Doors Sliding barn doors sit on a track kind of like sliding doors of past with the exception of the rail sitting on the outside of wall above the doors instead of being mounted in the opening above the doors. There are some cases where people mount the metal rail within the opening but leave it exposed, this is usually the case when the opening requires two doors and it is not possible to slide the doors past the opening in both directions. ...
Define your Home with Wooden Window Shutters
Published: August 14, 2020
Window shutters define and brighten windows while complimenting your overall exterior. Our exterior window shutters come in five different types: louvered, paneled, combination, board & batten and Bahama. They are available in a variety of different wood species including Spanish Cedar, Western Red Cedar, Cypress, Poplar, and many hardwood species as well as Azek PVC. Paneled Window Shutters There are two different types of paneled window shutters, raised panel and flat panel. Raised panel shutters are based upon a sculpted raised panel surrounded by a sturdy mortise and tenon frame wi...
It's All About your Homes Front Door
Published: August 10, 2020
Your front door is pivotal in your home's curb appeal, security and energy efficiency. Exterior doors set the tone for your home, they are usually the first thing people notice about your house when they walk up. It is important to have a well-functioning entry door because of how often you use them on a daily basis. Whether it is your front entry door or your patio door there are many different types and styles to choose from. Wood Front Doors Wood is a homeowner's guilty desire, the look of a wooden entry door is unparalleled when compared to other types of exterior doors. Wooden ...
Is Plywood a Real Hurricane Shutter?
Published: August 06, 2020
When hurricanes are on the horizon, we see people make a mad dash to one of the big box stores for truckloads of plywood to cover their windows and doors in hopes of protecting their homes from the impending storm. The question is, is plywood considered a real hurricane shutter? In short the answer is NO, there are very real issues with using plywood to protect your home. While it is better than nothing once the plywood gets wet it will likely warp and it isn't adequate in protecting again projectiles. The Better Alternative: Wooden Hurricane Shutters A better option to using plywoo...