An Overview Of French Wooden Doors
There is a new trend in door appeal that isn't really new at all; it's a blast from the past. For many years, homeowners have been touting the heavy duty, metal doors or the more recent fiberglass versions as the best choices for appearance, weather seal, and protection. That mantra has changed. News headlines in home design publications have slowly caught on, announcing that "wood is back." For older homes that have shifted, for homes with new flooring in the entry, or for the contractor who has the need for an odd-sized door, wood can be the perfect option. When flooring sits too high for a traditional length door to pass smoothly over or when everything doesn't line up just right, wood can be trimmed to size, allowing for the ultimate flexibility. This, alone, is one of the most important reasons for the renewed interest in wood doors. As hard as they try, manufacturers simply cannot reproduce the look of natural wood. With each cut being a unique pattern, wo...