Steel is stronger and carries period ornamental detail best; aluminum is lighter and rust-free, which helps near the inlet. Both are all-metal and secure, finished for the marine climate. We help you weigh strength against the moisture for your entrance.

Yes, when specified for it. The marine-damp air is hard on ordinary metal, so near the water we favor rust-free aluminum, finish steel through a multi-step process when set back, and protect the hardware, so the door keeps operating for years.

No. It installs in front of your existing entry door as a locked outer barrier, so your regular door stays put. Because the security door is an open grille, the inner door can stay open for air while you remain locked and secure.

Yes, and it is some of our favorite work in the area. We reproduce period ornamental detail so a security door suits a Victorian or craftsman entrance near the Capitol rather than looking like a modern add-on. Because we fabricate by hand in our own shop, period matching is well within what we do.