Personalize Your Door with the Proper Wood Species
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Aside from design, the species of wood you choose can significantly enhance the appearance of your home both inside and out, as well as increase your home's value. Any of Vintage Doors solid wood door designs, sidelights and/or transoms are handcrafted from only the finest hardwoods available in the world and are built to withstand the test of time.
Select a hardwood species from one of the collections below to create a one-of-a-kind statement for you and your home. Descriptions are provided below to give valuable insight as to the characteristics & quality of each wood species.
Honduran Mahogany
Honduran, also known as South American mahogany is the real, top of the line pattern grade genuine mahogany. Responsibly logged in the forests of South America, this mahogany has outstanding weathering capabilities. Honduran mahogany is recommended for use in the harshest environments and will give your entryway the high-status, elegant, long-lasting, rich look you want.
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Quarter Sawn White Oak is one of the highest end and rarest hardwoods available. When cut the log is first split into quarters and then sawn on the diagonal from center. This special technique places the rays on the face of the board and provides the distinguishing stripes and flecks across the grain that is the trademark of quarter sawn oak and characteristic of many doors from a bygone era. Because of the special sawing technique quarter sawn oak is structurally more stable and is a superior choice for any entrance door.
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Quarter Sawn Red Oak has all the same high end properties and characteristics of Quarter Sawn White oak. Its grain is slightly different with larger, less frequent flecks, a more loosely woven grain and the pinkish/reddish tone of red oak. It too is a sophisticated, long-lasting choice that will allow any door to make a profound statement of distinction about you and your home.
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Spanish Cedar
Although softer, Spanish cedar is very similar in characteristic to mahogany. In fact it is often hard to distinguish between the two. Spanish cedar stands up exceptionally well against the elements and can be used in any exposed and sheltered setting. Spanish cedar's natural dark color gives it a very rich look and warm feel when clear finished.
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Knotty Alder
Knotty Alder gives you a light brown base tone making it browner in appearance than knotty pine and is also a harder wood. If you're looking for a western or southwestern style door or if you want knots but don't want to choose Knotty Pine then Knotty Alder is the wood species you need. Knotty Alder is only recommended for interior doors. It should only be attempted on screen and storm doors or exterior doors that are totally covered by a porch.
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Knotty Pine
Knotty Pine gives you that rustic charm with plenty of character knots to help you appreciate wood the way nature made it. If you're looking for that Adirondack look or love the rustic character of natural knots, Knotty Pine will help you achieve the design you want. Knotty pine only recommended for interior doors. It should only be attempted on screen and storm doors or exterior doors that are totally covered by a porch.
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Poplar
Poplar is the most economical wood species. The species can be stained or painted and is best used in sheltered environments such as under an overhang or porch where the door will not take on the brunt of the weather. Poplar works great for paint grade interior doors and screen doors being installed in sheltered location. All exterior entrance doors whether exposed or protected will not be made in poplar. All screen doors that are fully exposed to the elements should be made in a different wood species.
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