Know whether a Masterpiece Wood Entry Door is Right for you or not
To get protected from rain do you have a covered entryway? In a covered entryway, masterpiece entry doors hold up best and require less maintenance. To become effective, at least half the height of the door should be projected by the roof, including its sill and any overhead windows. For example, it should project 5 feet if the roof is 10 feet above the door’s landing. Also, the roof’s width should be at least 1½ times the doors. Is it exposed to the sun? Doors will quickly lose their looks without routine care if they bake in the sun for more than 4 hours a day. Every one to two years clear-coated doors must be recoated and painted and every five to six years it requires a fresh coat. To prevent built-up snow or pooled rainwater from causing rot it should clear a porch landing by 4 to 6 inches. If the fire is a concern then check your local building codes, particularly if you live in a place prone to wildfires. Some handcrafted custom front doors are rated to withstand 60-min