Wide doors to view decks
Large sliders and multi-panel doors bring the outdoors in. On exposed lots, we pay close attention to the sill and interlocks so wind-driven rain and dust stay out.
Hillside homesDoors in Tesuque
Tesuque doors that open to the view and close tight against the weather
On a Tesuque hillside, the back door is often a wall of glass onto a portal or deck facing the mountains. In the village, it may be a heavy wood door in an adobe wall that has swelled and shrunk through decades of seasons. Both deserve a door that opens easily and seals properly.
Doors for the way Tesuque homes are used
Village entry doors
Wood and wood-look doors fitted into thick adobe walls, with jambs extended to the full wall depth and thresholds set to old floors.
Valley adobes
Garden and courtyard doors
French doors onto orchards, gardens and enclosed patios, sized and swung so they don't fight furniture or a sloped yard.
BothWildfire-aware door details
Gaps around and under exterior doors can let wind-blown embers inside. Tight weatherstripping, a well-fitted sweep and a solid threshold close those paths, and they also happen to keep out drafts and dust.
For glazed doors, tempered glass is standard, and dual-pane units add another layer of protection from heat. We'll walk through options that make sense for your lot.
Big doors take planning. Multi-panel doors and oversize units can have longer lead times and may need extra hands on install day, especially on a steep or long driveway. We'll be upfront about both.
Tesuque door questions
Will a big sliding door hold up to the wind on our ridge?
A quality door rated for the exposure, installed with a properly sloped and sealed sill, handles strong wind well. We look at your elevation and exposure before recommending a specific door.
Can you install a new door in our old village adobe without damaging the plaster?
We take out the old frame carefully and plan for some patching around the opening. We'll tell you before the work starts how much plaster repair to expect.
Do new doors help with ember protection?
They can help. Tight seals and sweeps reduce gaps, and tempered, dual-pane glass resists heat better than older glazing. No door makes a home fireproof, but these details are worth including.
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Open up to the view, without the drafts.
We'll measure your Tesuque doorways, check access for delivery, and quote the doors that fit.