Q: If I need to cut down my door, how much can I take off (top, bottom and sides)? A: We build our doors to order and suggest ordering a door at the exact size that's needed. If time is of the essence and you must alter a door in local inventory, you can cut a maximum of ½" from the top and 1½" from the bottom or 1" on doors with UltraBlock® technology. Any more and you run the risk of impacting the structural integrity of the door. We do not suggest trimming the door in width other than for a bevel or minor prep work. For Fire-Rated doors, please contact customer service since this varies by the type of door. Q: Where can I get advice on what type of stain or paint to use when finishing my door? A: Every location is different (different weather, different exposure for a particular door) and every door is different (design, wood species, potential upgrades), it always makes sense to check with a local finishing expert. They will know the best products to use for the region.

Fortunately, there are many good options available. Q: Where can I go to see a particular glass (texture or decorative) in-person? A: Simpson offers over 100 standard glass options with the ability to make any custom glass design a homeowner can dream of. And while it’s difficult for a retailer to have all options on display, Simpson Authorized Dealers carry full-size doors and a variety of smaller glass samples to represent many of the options. To get a better idea of the doors on display in a showroom, view the Displaying Authorized Dealer listings by visiting Where to Buy. In addition, check out our "Glass Taste Test” web application, which allows homeowners to see what type of glass gives them both the look and privacy level they desire. "Glass Taste Test" gives homeowners the opportunity to select any door and apply any type of glass in a life-like setting. Q: Can I rush order a door? A: If the desired door is not in local inventory, the Simpson Authorized Dealer will place an order for the door.

Upon receipt of an order, Simpson manufactures most doors in a 3-week lead-time (some custom doors can take longer). Add transit time and any prep work needed to arrive at the total turnaround time for the door. Q: What species is the most durable/weather resistant?shower door repair fresno A: Wood in general is a great insulator and can withstand just about anything Mother Nature sends its way as long as it is has protection. garage door repair taylor txProtection in the form of a great finish and a building overhang. glass shower doors high point ncFor tough exposures, Simpson offers a variety of products that can withstand more than your typical door. overhead door remote for legacy

The Nantucket® Collection includes doors made from wood species that have been evaluated and found to be especially weather-resistant: Douglas fir, Sapele Mahogany and Nootka Cypress. Q: How do I get pricing? A: You can get pricing from any Simpson Authorized Dealer. auto glass repair burlington waSimply contact a dealer with your design, size and other specifications directly or you can submit a “Get A Quote” request on any specific door through our online catalog. lambo door kits for toyota camryFor help finding a dealer near you, go to our Where to Buy page.internal doors fitted glasgow Q: How are Simpson doors made? A: Simpson doors are all wood. They are typically built in an engineered fashion, meaning each door component is made of multiple pieces of wood and then covered by veneer, resulting in a sturdier, straighter door. 

Door components can also be made of a single, solid piece of wood or in two-piece laminated construction upon request and subject to availability of material. (See our Details of Distinction video for more information on how Simpson doors are made.) Q: Are Simpson doors ENERGY STAR rated? A: Not at this time. However, many Simpson doors carry u-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) ratings to meet or exceed many project or municipality requirements. For a full list of these ratings for each door, visit the Product Approvals page. Q: I'm having trouble getting answers/pricing information from my dealer, what do I do? A: All Simpson Authorized Dealers have access to pricing information and tools to effectively quote Simpson doors. If you are unhappy with the service you are receiving from a particular dealer, please consider another dealer that services your area. To find a dealer near you, visit Where to Buy.J&G doors can supply any pre-hung door to meet your specific requirements.

We have an extensive range of both contempoary and classic door styles and designs. Doors can be manufactured as hollow core, poly core, solid core and timber. Whether it be 1 door or 100 doors, we can supply you with prehung doors, cavity sliders, bifold doors and wardrobe doors or custom made and specialty doors. J&G doors has the range of premium interior doors and the expertise to supply you with the quality product that will suit your specifications and needs. Our range includes Natural timber doors such as Cedar and Pine, moulded panel doors, MDF flush panel doors and grooved and Veneer doors. All pre-hung in the frame to suit your building style, materials and specifications.Installing a pre-hung door is much simpler than purchasing the raw materials and building a door from scratch. Pre-hung doors come already fastened to the door frame, and you can order them to size. Pre-hung doors also eliminate the time-consuming process of routing a space for the door hinge and doorknob hardware (like the faceplates), and the holes are already cut for the latch and doorknob.

With a pre-hung door, you can install a typical interior door in about 15 minutes, and this article will provide pictures and text to walk you through each step. Pro-Follow Update: If you keep up with our Pro-Follows, you’ll recognize these pictures are from the basement remodel with contractor Joe Bianco. As you can see, the painters have been through, and now it’s time to install doors and baseboard. If you’d like to read about the work that has already taken place, here’s what we’ve covered so far: Become and email or RSS subscriber to stay current on the basement remodel and all of our Pro-Follow series. Later this week, I’ll be sharing another Pro-Follow for installing wainscoting in a kitchen. It’s important you have all the necessary information before you purchase a pre-hung door. Here are the dimensions and information you’ll need. During Day 1, the framers built door openings, and the size of the door was written as “feet/inches.” For example, a 4/0 door (read: “four zero”) indicates a 4′, 0″ door, and a 2/6 door indicates a 2′, 6″ door.

In addition, the framers further extend the opening by 2″ (1″ on each side) for hanging and shimming the door. So a 4/0 door opening will actually measure 48″+2″ = 50″ across. Pro-Tip: Door trim increases the overall width, and a 4/0 pre-hung door will measure about 55″ across after installation. Door height follows the same nomenclature as door width. All the doors in this basement are 6/8 (80″) tall which is a standard height. The framers add 2-1/2″ to the height so a 6/8 door will actually sit in an 82-1/2″ opening, and this allows the door to clear the flooring. The jamb width is the same as the wall thickness, and this basement, like many other interiors, features 2×4 framing with 1/2″ drywall. To calculate the typical door jamb width, add 3-1/2″ (actual width of a 2×4) + 1/2″ + 1/2″ = 4-1/2″. Exceptions to this include doorways to unfinished spaces like the HVAC closet which only have drywall on one side. Right or Left-Handed Doors

Doors are either right-handed or left-handed, and this needs to be specified when you purchase. Pro-Tip: The easiest way to determine door-handedness is to place your backside to the door hinge. If the door opens left, it’s a left-handed door and vice-versa. Here are the tools you’ll need: These are the materials you’ll need: Joe and his crew had some 1/2″ drywall left over, and they used pieces to act as spacers. They placed a small square on the left and right side to keep the door off the concrete. Pre-hung doors come with double-headed nails to hold the door in place. Depending on the door style (single, double-door, etc.) you may have nails in both sides and the top. Braces and staples keep the inside and outside door trim in place, and sometimes the staples are embedded in the wood. Thoroughly examine the door and remove all staples and braces. The inside and outside trim will separate with some gentle “encouragement.” At this point, the frame will not support much weight so work carefully.

Pro-tip: If you’re installing a double-door, there will be a bottom brace securing the underside of the doors. Leave this brace until after nailing the trim (Step 6). Slide the door in place on top of the spacers and snug against the walls. Use a 4′ level to plumb the hinge side of the door. Make this as exact as possible otherwise the door will be unbalanced. Finish nail the face of the trim every 18″ or so. Before nailing the knob-side trim, double-check the door reveal. If the factory built the door square, you shouldn’t have to make adjustments. There will be a space between the door jamb and the door framing. Insert two shim (pointed in opposite directions) to tightly fill that gap. Place three pairs of shims, evenly spaced on both sides of the door. Be sure that one pair of shims sits behind the top-most hinge. Editors note: You may see alternate instructions that indicate shims should be placed before the door. While a valid option, the method described here is faster.