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Fire Rated Door Fire-Rated Doors

December 28, 2016

Doors For Builders has the capability to produce completely custom made and architectural grade Fire-Rated Doors wooden doors that are officially certified and rated up to 90 minutes. Because each Fire-Rated Door is made to order we do not have to sacrifice style or design because of a necessary rating. The architecturally driven process allows your unique ideas to be brought to reality as completely certified units that meet your local fire codes. Our custom solutions are perfect for historical restorations, landmark projects, religious organizations,…

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TruStile MDF Interior Doors Paint Grade MDF Interior Doors – TruStile® Premium Architectural Doors

May 14, 2015

We are excited to announce that Doors For Builders has just entered into a distribution agreement with a high-end manufacturer of Paint Grade MDF Interior Doors, Tru-Stile. We are very proud to be working with a brand that is dedicated to the highest level of design and quality. Tru-Stile doors blend the latest technology with hand craftsmanship. Committed to partnering with architects, home builders and homeowners, TruStile revives the rich tradition of building high-quality, architecturally-correct doors with a range of customization options to fit your…

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How-To-Measure-Your-Door How To Measure Front Door?

October 17, 2014

When first starting the search to replace your front door, it is always best to have a rough idea of the size you need to be focusing your search on, and if that size is a standard size or a custom unit. We strongly recommend having a professional installer take the final measurements to ensure the proper fit of the unit. When it comes to doors there are four different dimensions that are typically referred to: Brick Opening/Masonry Opening  •  Rough Opening  •  Unit Size…

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Door Structure Terminology – Wood Entry Doors

June 22, 2012

  Active Door The leaf in a pair of doors which the lock is applied to and which is the first to open. Adjustable Threshold A threshold that may be adjusted up or down in order to customize a doors seal for different types of weather or humidity. Astragal A series of components that closes the gap between a pair of doors. Components may overlap or meet along the centerline. Backset A measure of the horizontal distance from a lock face to the center of…

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Double-Entry-Door-with-Diamond-Glass-House-View How to Get the Front Door You’ve Always Wanted

August 12, 2014

Doors For Builders contributes to the article by HOUZZ  Learn about material and style choices, how to get a front door installed and how much it will cost By Mitchell Parker, Houzz Editorial Staff; A front door is one of the first things people see on a home. It’s something most homeowners use multiple times every day, coming to know all its intricacies and scuffs and flaws. For something that takes up such a small fraction of a home’s exterior surface, the front door makes…

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Custom Mahogany Doors Custom Mahogany Doors

May 24, 2012

MAHOGANY SOLID WOOD Custom Mahogany Front Doors: Thinking of a grand statement to grace the entrance of your home? A mahogany door from Doors For Builders may be the right choice! Ever since the 18th century when Sir Walter Raleigh had a mahogany table made for Queen Elizabeth I, the allure of mahogany has grown. Mahogany varies from yellowish, reddish, pinkish, or salmon colored when freshly cut, to a deep rich red, to reddish brown as the wood matures with age. Mahogany is fine to…

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Custom Solid Wood Interior Doors Custom Solid Wood Interior Doors

July 3, 2011

Custom Interior Doors have come a long way through the ages. In the American Colonies of the 17th century, a custom interior door would be “constructed of vertical boards nailed together with two or more horizontal battens on the rear. The doors were then decorated with scratched or carved designs on the vertical boards, chamfering on the battens or sponge painting.” By the early 19th century, a “Grand Home” would have interior doors that could be described as follows: “Internal carved doors follow a four…

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In-Stock Entry Doors Wood Entry Doors Always in Stock

July 6, 2010

Our large inventory of solid wood entry doors ranges from traditional to modern designs, and fit most standard openings. We only sell prehung systems and pre-finished systems to ensure the best value for our customers. Our solid wood entry doors all start from premium grade components, are kiln dried and then color-matched manually prior to assembly. Expert craftsmanship, hand applied multiple step finish and time-proven engineered design result in doors of unsurpassed quality and beauty.

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Doors For Builders is Proud to Announce a New Line of Front Doors: Aluminum Shield Front Entry Doors Modern Interior Doors with Eco Veneers introduced by Doors For Builders Custom Door Maker Receives 100 Rave Reviews from the Houzz Community
Steel Exterior Doors Pivot Entry Door On Display In Doors For Builders Showroom, Elk Grove IL Pivot Doors – Doors For Builders Announces a New Commitment Custom Modern Interior Doors Paint Grade MDF Interior Doors – TruStile® Premium Architectural Doors
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