Our doors are handmade using morise and tenon construction. An exterior door is best made from true mahogany. Since this wood is not readily available locally anymore, we use South American Mahogany, the next best choice.

The best grade of Mahogany is called "pattern" grade and this is what we use. This term comes from the days when the wood was used to make actual patterns for various uses. This grade has the least number of knots, has a very "clear" straight grain and is also the most stable. Stability is one of the most important things to consider when making doors. Since doors are not nailed down they have nothing to hold them to the shape you want. So, doors can change shape if only slightly and this can cause trouble. If a certain type of wood is subject to change or movement, then the door made with it will not fit the opening and can be a problem later. Door warping or even swelling can cause the door to bind against the jamb which damages the finish or worse. We use a good quality wood so the only other thing that can cause trouble is the finish. This is especially true for a south or west facing entry. The sun bakes the finish and basically wears it down over time. It can also bleach the color of the stain. We use only exterior grade with UV protecting finishes to be sure your door will last a lifetime.