Doors in Santa Fe
So much of life here happens on the portal, in the courtyard or out back watching the light change on the Sangre de Cristos. The doors that lead there take a beating from sun, grit and wind, and they're often the first thing a visitor sees.
Each kind of opening in a Santa Fe house fails in its own way, so each gets a different fix.
Painted wood entry doors facing south or west bleach, check and pull away from their weatherstripping. A fiberglass door with a wood-grain skin can carry the same painted look with far less upkeep, and a new frame fixes the gap at the latch side.
Curb appeal and security
Sliding doors to the back portal collect fine dust in the bottom track until the rollers grind. Replacement panels with sealed rollers and a better threshold glide again, and a tighter interlock keeps the spring wind on the outside.
Dust, wind and daily use
Hinged French doors onto an enclosed courtyard suit Territorial and Pueblo-style homes alike. We set them so both leaves meet evenly and the astragal seals, which is where older pairs usually leak.
Light and connectionDark paint on a sunny elevation can get hot enough to stress the door it's on. Before you pick a color, we'll look at which way the door faces and how much shade the portal gives it, then recommend a material and finish that will hold up.
If you love the classic blue or turquoise Santa Fe door, it doesn't have to fade in two summers. Factory finishes on fiberglass and clad doors are built for exposure, and wood doors can be protected with an overhang or a storm panel.
Thick walls mean wide jambs, so we record wall depth, floor height and how square the opening is.
Material, glass, swing direction and lockset, priced in writing.
We set the threshold, extend the jambs where needed, and adjust until it latches without a shove.
Yes. Fiberglass and clad doors come with factory paint in deep blues, greens and earth tones, and wood doors can be painted any color you like. If your home is in a historic district, color and style may be part of the city's review, and we'll help you check before ordering.
A well-built slider with a tight interlock, good weatherstripping and a properly set threshold keeps out far more than a worn one. No door is perfectly dust-proof, but the difference is usually obvious on the first windy afternoon.
Arched and round-top openings can be fitted with made-to-measure doors or a standard door under a fixed arched transom. We'll show you both options and what each costs.
A straightforward entry door is usually a single visit, and you have a working, locking door again by the end of that day. Custom sizes and doors with sidelites can take longer, and we'll tell you up front.
We'll measure your Santa Fe doorway, bring samples, and give you a written price for the door and the install.
