While many people love the look of a modern design or architectural style in homes, an equal number of people love the look of a classic design. If you are one of the second group and are renovating an older Craftsman style of home, choosing Craftsman doors for the exterior of the home just makes good sense.
Old Doors
There are two basic options when adding a Craftsman door to an older home. The first option, and the one many people consider as the only option, is to shop around in antique stores, online, and even at estate sales and hope to find the right size of door from a Craftsman style of home.
The problem in this choice is the amount of work it takes to rejuvenate these old Craftsman doors, especially if they have been left sitting outside or haven’t been cared for with stain and sealants. It may take hiring a professional woodworker to correct the problems, and this could cost hundreds of dollars.
Many of these doors, due to the conditions of improper storage, will be warped or bent. This may make it impossible to fit them properly to the door frame or for them to operate correctly.
New Doors
A better option to consider which ensures you Craftsman doors will be in perfect condition and operate correctly from the first day they are installed is to buy a new door.
There are a few top door manufacturers based in the United States still making authentic Craftsman doors in their own facilities. These doors can also be customized to have sidelights and transoms to match the Craftsman style and add to your entrance.
You will find that the best quality custom-made or pre-made Craftsman doors will have the traditional dentil shelf under the glass panes in the door. You can also choose the door without the shelf, but still have the authentic architectural style.
New doors, particularly exterior Craftsman doors, will come pre-hung in the frame. With this option installation is very easy, and your carpenter or contractor will simply slide the frame into the existing door opening. Having this benefit is an important consideration as this ensures a secure fit of the door and frame, eliminating the risk of air or water leaks around the door.
Choosing newly made, traditionally-styled Craftsman doors is the best option. Not only will you get a door that is built to last, but you will also save time and money over trying to rehabilitate an old door.
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