Doors in South Capitol
Sturdier front, side and back doors for homes a few blocks from downtown
Living walking distance from the Capitol and the Plaza is a big part of South Capitol's appeal. It also means more foot traffic past your door than in a cul-de-sac on the edge of town, so how a door locks and how its frame holds up matter as much as how it looks.
Where a door's strength really comes from
A thick slab doesn't help much if the frame around it is soft. These are the details we pay attention to.
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A solid frame and strike
Older jambs are often split or held with short screws. A new frame, anchored into the wall with long screws at the hinges and strike, is where most of the security comes from.
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Better locking
A quality deadbolt is the baseline, and multipoint locks that engage at the top and bottom are available on many entry and French doors.
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Glass that holds together
Laminated glass in sidelites and door panels stays in place when struck, which is worth considering next to the lock.
Doors that still look like they belong
Many South Capitol homes call for a door with a bit of history to it: a half-lite cottage door, a paneled Territorial entry, or a simple painted slab on a stucco bungalow. Security upgrades sit inside those styles rather than replacing them with something that looks like an office building.
The side door off the driveway and the back door to the yard often get forgotten. They're frequently the oldest and weakest doors in the house, and we're happy to quote them alongside the front.
- Front, side, back and French doors
- Wood, fiberglass and steel options
- Keyed-alike locks so one key works everywhere
- Thresholds set for older, uneven floors
South Capitol door questions
Can my old front door be made more secure without replacing it?
Sometimes. A reinforced strike, longer hinge screws and a better deadbolt can help a solid door considerably. If the door or frame is split or warped, a new pre-hung unit is the more reliable fix.
Can all the doors on my house use the same key?
Yes. We can order locksets keyed alike for every exterior door we install, so you aren't carrying a ring of keys.
Does a new front door on my South Capitol house need approval?
If your house is inside the historic district and the door faces the street, it may. We'll help you check and supply product details for any application before ordering.
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Feel better about every door on the house.
We'll look at the front, side and back doors, check the frames and locks, and quote what each one needs.