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Tuna1 | Posted in General Discussion on

would appreciate suggestions on entrance door manufacturers in addition to Simpson. their stain grade, solid, kiln-dried fir/hemlock, colonial style with a fan of insulated glass at top quarter of door seems nice but am shopping for other makers and prices. Thanks for any input, Tuna

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    Dinosaur | | #1

    Um...make it yourself??

    Dinosaur

    How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not brought
    low by this? For thine evil pales before that which
    foolish men call Justice....

    1. Pelipeth | | #2

      Beautiful..........

  2. rlrefalo | | #3

    Just priced a prehung simpson door, mahogany with 3 lights, prefinished, $7250. HAHA, is that a joke ? Should be about half that at the most.

    Call your local millwork shop.

  3. RedfordHenry | | #4

    You could check ThermaTru. 

  4. mike_maines | | #5

    Rogue Valley, Jeld-Wen, Captiva, Masonite....

    Simpson's probably the best bang for the buck though

  5. Hudson Valley Carpenter | | #6

    Check http://www.newyankee.com    Norm built a mahogany entrance door a few years ago.  There's a VHS tape and drawing available.  

    1. DickRussell | | #7

      Who makes the best balance of construction, appearance, and thermal efficiency (highest R, lowest leaks, etc.)?

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