Frequently Asked Questions


Yes, and on Medina estates that is standard. We work from architect drawings, produce shop drawings for review before fabrication, and coordinate finishes with the rest of the specified metalwork. Involving us early also lets us confirm the structural provisions a frameless glass system requires.

No. A metal security door installs in front of your existing entry door as a locked outer barrier. Your regular door stays where it is, and the security door adds a layer of protection on top of it. A real advantage is that you can leave your inner door open for airflow and still be locked and secure behind the metal door.

It does. Our Kent shop is minutes south of Renton, so measuring, installing, and coming back to fine-tune the gate or its automation is quicker than it would be for a company crossing the region, and there is no travel charge on a Renton job.

It does. Our Kent shop is minutes away, so measuring, delivering, and returning for adjustments is quicker than for a fabricator crossing the region, and there is no travel charge on a Renton job. On a stair fitted to an existing opening, being able to come back easily is worth a lot.

It does. Our Kent shop is minutes away, so measuring, delivering, and returning to adjust is quicker than for a fabricator crossing the region, and there is no travel charge on a Renton job. On cable in particular, being able to come back easily for a tension check in the first year is worth something.

It does. Our Kent shop is minutes away, so measuring, delivering, and returning for any adjustment is quicker than it would be for a fabricator crossing the region, and there is no travel charge on a Renton job. For a piece being fitted to finished treads, that proximity matters.

It does. Our Kent shop is minutes south of Renton, so measuring, installing, and coming back to adjust the door is quicker than it would be for a company crossing the region, and there is no travel charge on a Renton job. We can also come look at an unusual opening before quoting.

No. The security door installs in front of your existing entry door as a locked outer barrier, so your regular door stays in place. Because the security door is an open metal grille, you can leave your inner door open for air and light while remaining locked and secure.