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How to Shop for New Entry Doors

Updated: Jan 16


Woman looking at a catalog for new entry doors


When we talk about Entry Doors - we are simply referring to doors that lead to the exterior of your home, and have hinges. From front doors, side exit garage doors, pool bathroom doors, and more, we carry multiple manufacturers' products and professionally install them in your home.



 


Step By Step Guide to Getting Price Quotes for Replacement Entry Doors


Step 1

If you've already been searching online for doors, and have come across some styles that you like - you can email those pictures to info@mywindowanddoorguy.com or text them to 813-790-7247.


Step 2

Peruse the catalogs below. We carry multiple manufacturers' doors, and can fit nearly and style and budget.


Let us know if you don't find any door styles that you like, and we'll send over additional catalogs for your review and consideration.


Step 3

Let your product specialist know which option(s) you would like to have included on your quote.


Include as much information as possible, such as model number, description, etc. so we can be sure to look up pricing for the particular style you would like quotes.


Step 4

We will send over a line item quote so you can decide which one(s) to include in your project.



 


Manufacturers


While we carry multiple door manufacturers (5+) products, our two primary ones are:




Builders Hardware Inc. (BHI)

Making doors in the greater Tampa Bay area since 1963, they are a popular choice among contractors and homeowners alike.


When choosing doors from BHI, please keep in mind the following points:


  • While not shown in the catalog, each model is available in either a Smooth, white finish, or a Woodgrain Textured brown finish.



smooth white finish on a door slab
woodgrain textured finish on a door slab













-- Note the textured image above has been stained already.



  • The door slabs come, and are installed, UNFINISHED.

    • Smooth slabs can be painted.

    • Textured slabs can be painted or stained.


  • Optional: Most contractors will NOT provide painting or staining services - they install only. At My Window and Door Guy, we believe in providing full end-to-end project completion, so let us know if you would like to include in your quote the option for painting and/or staining


  • Hardware: There are 2 options for hardware to choose from:


  1. Trilennium® Multi-Point Locking System - We include this standard for all 8 foot tall doors. It's truly the best way to ensure safety, security, and functionality for the long term. This locking system is also available for 6' 8" tall doors as well.

  2. Customer provided deadbolt + handle. Customers save money by purchasing their own deadbolt and handle system for their new door. While BHI does offer a complete assortment of hardware, customers can get the same quality hardware at a less expensive price point by purchasing through Lowe's, Home Depot, Amazon, or other retailer.


Note - We will install your hardware during the door installation. If you choose for a smart lock system, we will install it, but we do not program the smart lock system.



  • Glass Inserts use an aluminum frame - when ordering an impact-resistant BHI door with some type or another of glass inserts, the frame of the glass insert will be a flat profile, aluminum frame. Some customers have felt this glass frame profile has an industrial type look - so keep this in mind before ordering.



smooth, aluminum glass insert frame
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BHI Catalogs - Let us know the model number to include in your quote!






















 


Advisar manufactures fiberglass doors, just like BHI. However, there are some differences.


They have put together a great video showing how they stand out:





  • Online Catalog - from our perspective, their catalog isn't the cleanest and easiest to look through. However, feel free to do so to peruse their full assortment of options.


  • Inspiration Gallery - this page gives a better look to some (but not all) of their available options.


  • Factory Finish - We like that Advisar finishes the doors directly in their factory prior to shipping to us. They have 10+ standard color options to choose from, but you can also order these doors to be finished with ANY Sherwin Williams color. Simply provide us the 4 digit Sherwin Williams color when placing the order, and Advisar will factory finish your new door(s) with your selected color.

    • You can order with different colors for the interior and exterior.


  • Glass Inserts - Seamless Glass Frame. Unlike BHI doors, their glass frames are direct set into the door slab. The frames do not protrude from the door slab. It gives the door a nice, clean look that is not standard in this industry.



Advisar doors glass insert


  • Hardware - While you can order Advisar doors without hardware, we recommend choosing from one of their hardware styles. It's an affordable option, and comes installed directly at the factory.


  • Preview - One feature we wish Advisar made available to prospective customers is the ability to "build and preview" their door. This functionality is available to us at My Window and Door Guy via their back end system, so let us know if you would like us to build out a door system for you to preview.



Preview of exterior. Kordella glass, Cranberry color finish.
Preview of exterior. Kordella glass, Cranberry color finish.
Preview of exterior. Kordella glass, Cranberry color finish.
Preview of interior. Kordella glass, Linen color finish.

















Once you know the style(s) of Advisar doors you would like us to include in your quote, please let your product specialist know.



 

If you're looking for custom, wrought iron doors, look no further! Palm City Ironworks offers an array of doors, gates, and more.


These beasts are HEAVY!! However, properly installed, you'll never know it as the operate effortlessly. Aside from their unique appeal, wrought iron doors are tough as nails!


Take a look through their website, or download their catalog by clicking the image below.






 


Not Working Yet With One of Our Product Specialists?


Let us give you a free quote for doors, windows, and more!





 

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