Steel is stronger and carries period ornamental detail best; aluminum is lighter and rust-free, which helps close to the bay. Both are all-metal and secure, finished for the coastal air. We help you weigh strength against the salt exposure for your entrance.

Not when it is specified for the coast. The salt-tinged air off Commencement Bay 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 in place. Because the security door is an open grille, you can leave the inner door open for air while staying locked and secure.

Yes, and it is some of our favorite work here. We reproduce period ornamental detail, scrollwork and patterns, so a security door suits a craftsman or Victorian entrance 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.