Doors / Custom Doors
Custom door replacement
When a stock size will not do — an oversized or undersized opening, an arched head, a period entry you want to match, a wide entry system with sidelights and a transom — the door is ordered to the opening. Window Inserts handles custom door orders from the manufacturers we carry.
How it works
We field-measure the opening and the surrounding trim, confirm the shape and square, and order the unit to those numbers. Installation is the same careful fit-and-seal process as a standard door, with more attention to matching the existing casing and reveal.
Where it fits well
- Openings that are not a standard width or height
- Arched, elliptical or otherwise shaped door heads
- Matching the style and detail of an older or architecturally specific home
- Wide entry systems with sidelights and a transom
What to weigh
- Lead time is longer than stock — build it into the project schedule
- Custom orders are generally non-returnable, so the measurement and the spec have to be right the first time; that is why we measure them ourselves
- Cost reflects the made-to-order unit and the added fitting work
Questions
Custom Doors — good to know
How much longer does a custom door take?
It depends on the manufacturer and the complexity, but plan on a noticeably longer lead time than a stock door. Your estimator will give you the current window when the unit is specified.
Can you match the doors on my 1920s house?
Often, yes — panel layouts, glass patterns and proportions can be specified to match a period entry closely. Bring photos to the estimate.
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