Custom Doors & Windows
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BEFORE:
In the next couple of photos you will see why the client asked us to reproduce these french doors. The black strip between the doors is to block the draft due to a huge gap. The wood was old and worn out and the doors' hardware was a nuisance as well. Custom making these doors was the best option for fit and craftsmanship.
BEFORE:
A close-up of the deteriorated wood and paint including the hardware which wasn't able to be secured properly. Note the wood on the individual glass panes that is also in rough shape. Simply stripping the doors and repainting would not fix any of the other issues.
BEFORE:
Mismatched hardware combined with many replacements and holes drilled left no structural integrity to secure new hardware to. Retrofitting would have taken as much time as reproducing them without draft-free results.
Process:
Old-world craftsmanship meets today's tools. Our door and windows are built using a centuries old process of mortise and tenons glued together for a perfect and virtually seamless fit.
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A close-up of previous photo showing detail.
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Hand-finishing of the mortis which will receive the tenon.
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The tenon that will join the mortis.
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Close-up of mortise and tenon and how they fit together.
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The initial check of the mortis and tenon to assure proper fit.
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Fitting.
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Gluing together the mortise and tenon using bar clamps to secure the pieces until they have properly dried.
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Assembly with glue and bar clamps.
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AFTER
The doors, reproduced to exact specifications, ensure a proper fit and maintains the architectural integrity of the home. Now the
doors are draft-free and easy-to-use.
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