iron garden studio -- comparision

Security Door Comparison

Iron Garden Studio

1-1/4" Square/rectangle tube frame/door.
Benefits: Produces a much more rigid and secure door.

Heavy 16ga construction. (Industry standard)

Two heavy-duty barrel hinges.
Benefits: Better operation and aesthetics.

Perforated screen secured with trim and screws.
Benefits: Screen can be replaced if damaged.

One-way lag screws used for installation.(Industry standard)

Client chosen lockset/deadbolt.
Benefits: Client has compete control over color/style/finish of lockset.

Close tolerances.
Benefits: Sweep is not necessary. (Sweeps detract from the beauty of the door. If a sweep is desired, it will be installed on interior of door so as not to detract from the aesthetics.)

Chemically rusted or painted with exterior oil-based enamel.
Benefits: Client chooses exactly how they want their door finished.

Designs to fit all styles and budgets.

Fully custom-built to fit YOUR door requirements!

All of this for a lot less money than their least expensive door!

Competition

1" Square tube frame/door.
Drawbacks:This does not produce a rigid door and offers little security.

Heavy 16ga construction. (Industry standard)

Three heavy-duty butt hinges.
Drawbacks: Butt hinges are less attractive and can often times wear out and cause door alignment issues.

Spot welded perforated screen. Drawbacks: If screen is damaged, it can not be repaired/replaced w/o causing extensive damage to door and increasing repair costs.

One-way lag installation. (Industry standard)

Kwikset lockset.
Drawbacks: Limited colors/styles/finishes and likelihood of duplicately keyed locksets in your neighborhood.

Adjustable door sweep.
Drawbacks: Unsightly. Often times does not match color of door.

Choice of standard color.
Drawbacks: Limited color palette.

Stock sizes.
Drawbacks: May not fit your door opening perfectly, thereby reducing security and aesthetics.

Each door begins with the process of meeting with a client for an in-home consultation to determine the client's tastes with respect to door design. Often times I look at surrounding details of a client's home, yard, or garden to pull in complimentary or contrasting design ideas into the door.

Detailed measurements are taken of the door opening to guarantee the best possible installation, whether by the client or by me.

Pictures are taken of the door opening so that when the client is presented with multiple design ideas, the designs can be superimposed upon the picture so the client has a real feel for what their door will look like upon installation.

As with all projects, free quotes, preliminary drawings, and a customer-satisfaction guarantee are part of the package.