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Lifecycle of a Dundas Doors and Windows
Door : From Purchase to Installation
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STEP 1:
After purchasing your new door our staff will visit your home to take
detailed measurements of the existing door opening. This process is
integral to ensure a proper fit and to confirm on-site details. It
also gives us a chance to address any of your specific questions or
concerns. |
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STEP 4: Now
your door system is ready for our unique custom spray finish. During
this process we paint your door, frame and trim any colour you
wish, to reflect
your personal taste and your home's individual style. Click here to learn more
about our door painting and finishing process. |
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STEP 2: Once we have confirmed the
measurements our staff begins to hand-build your new door system from
scratch. Specifically, we customize the frame, make cut-outs (glass,
hardware), then we assemble the frame and the door panels into a unit. Click
here to learn more about our
unequalled door construction process. |
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STEP 5: Once your door system has been built,
prepped and painted it is almost ready for installation. However,
before it is complete, we must carefully secure any glass inserts and
install your choice of anti-tarnish hardware (ie. deadbolt and
leverset). Click here to discover more about the
hardware packages that are available. |
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Your door system has been built, but now it must be prepared for the
paint process. Any imperfections in the wood frame are poly-filled and
sanded, then the frame is painted with a high quality primer. Next,
the wood frame and door panel is buffed down to achieve a smooth
surface before the paint finish is applied. Finally, the entire door
system is cleaned thoroughly to remove any debris. |
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Finally,
after we've completed all five phases, your door is ready to be
installed.
We at Dundas Doors and Windows are proud of our unique and
unparalleled manufacturing process, and It is our hope that you, as a
consumer, recognize the experience, time and quality that goes into
each and every one of our doors. |
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Anatomy
of a Dundas Doors & Windows Door : Quality, Strength,
Efficiency |
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Flexible, all temperature weatherstripping blocks out wind and
rain, keeps in heated or cooled air. |
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The solid wood lock block provides reinforcement in the critical
lock area.
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efficient pine frame - finger-jointed to resist warping (white
vinyl frame cladding available). |
7. Solid
polyurethane foam core is injected between the two steel skins
to fill every air space and permanently bonded to provide
outstanding insulation and stability. |
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Adhesive backed, die cut sill gasket prevents water seepage
between the sill and frame. |
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Continuous wood perimeter provides a thermal break between
outside and inside surfaces to eliminate frost and condensation. |
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sill is thermally broken to eliminate frost transfer. With the
adjustable sweep this system provides a true barrier against
water and air infiltration. |
9. The
multi-finned adjustable vinyl sweep and corner seals provide a
positive seal that enhances insulation by keeping air and water
from infiltrating. The seal also keeps pests out. |
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Hot dipped, galvanized steel skins wrapped around top &
bottom edges. Double wrapped around vertical edges for rigidity.
Both steel skins resist cracking, splitting, rusting, and
warping. A factory primer is applied. |
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Building
a Dundas Doors and Windows Door : From the Start |
Let's
face it no home is alike and no door system should be either.
At Dundas Doors and Windows, we don't believe in
providing an assembly line of standard door units. Instead,
when our customers purchase a new door, we proceed to their
home to measure the existing door opening and then use these
measurements to build a door unit from scratch. Therefore, the
reason we can produce exceptional quality custom-made door
units is because we pre-hang
all of our doors.
Pre-hanging is the most crucial part of any door system's
creation, because the frame is what provides it's structure
and strength. It's also the only time, during the construction
process, that a door system can be customized to a home's
specific door opening. |
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- each and every door unit is hand built from scratch
starting with the frame (pre-hanging).
- all door units are made of strong, thermally efficient
finger jointed pine framing material and a customizable
thermally broken sill.
- we customize the door frame's height, width and depth
(jamb size) to satisfy the unique specifications of a
customer's existing door opening.
- metal insulated door panels are prepared, before assembly
to the frame, by cutting out areas for decorative glass
inserts and boring for deadbolt.
- once the framing and door prepping is complete, we use
superior quality brass hinges to assemble or
"hang" the metal insulated door within the frame.
- side panels are secured with wood
glazing stops - a neat and modern method of attaching the
side panels to the frame.
- a substantial multi-finned, adjustable vinyl sweep is
applied to the bottom of the door.
- in conjunction with the sweep, weatherstripping and corner
seals are installed around the perimeter of the door frame
to ensure a virtual seal between the door unit and the
elements.
- our door systems are built to the proper dimensions,
allowing for an easier and more effective installation; yet
more importantly, increasing energy efficiency, security and
peace of mind.
- customers do not have to worry about size or measurement
details.
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and Sidelite Design Options |
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Dundas
Door and Windows Security : Strength, Innovation, Peace of Mind
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of the primary reasons customers decide to upgrade a door is to increase
their home's safety and security. A Dundas Doors
and Windows door system offers a number of features and options
that can help turn your home into a fortress. |
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- a strong and durable wood frame.
- all metal insulated doors and door panels are made of
heavy-duty 24 gauge steel.
- a solid wood block reinforces the lock area of the door,
adding strength and rigidity.
- a 1" steel deadbolt offers maximum protection.
- all decorative glass is double or triple glazed and
tempered for added safety.
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- a steel frame reinforcement (SFR), exclusive to Dundas
Doors and Windows, is screwed into the door
frame and runs the entire length of the latch side (locking
side).
The SFR forms a solid steel barrier
between the deadbolt and the frame to eliminate the frame
from collapsing or splintering if severe force is applied to
the door. We highly recommend the SFR for all doors, it
truly maximizes your home's security.
- a solid brass lock and door
reinforcement sleeve, sandwiching the door,
to help solidify the door and prevent it from breaking due
to excessive force.
- double or
single cylinder
deadbolt.
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Dundas
Doors and Windows Hardware Packages : Elegance and Security
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| Every Dundas Doors and Windows door system
is furnished with a hardware package that offers long lasting
beauty, practicality and security. There are number of quality
hardware manufacturers; however, we
find Weiser
products to be the most stylish, dependable and economical
for our customers. In fact, every Weiser hardware package that
we offer comes with a lifetime mechanical and anti-tarnish guarantee. In keeping with the Dundas Doors and
Windows tradition, we offer a variety of hardware packages
for you to choose. |
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LEVERSETS |
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Features :
- all are equipped with a 1" deadbolt (single
cylinder).
- full lifetime mechanical warranty and lifetime
finish warranty (anti-tarnish).
- the interior of each leverset comes standard
with a Bright Brass knob.
- the following Bright Brass leversets are
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| Augusta |
Columbia |
Fashion |
Heritage |
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Options :
- the Augusta,Fashion and Heritage leversets are available in an Antique Brass
finish.
- the Augusta leverset is available in a Satin
Nickel (pewter) finish.
- double cylinder deadbolt.
- a "key-alike"
service for customers who purchase two or more sets of hardware,
so that only one key is needed for multiple doors. |
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1"
Deadbolt With Knob or Lever Passage Sets |
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Features :
- full lifetime mechanical warranty
and lifetime finish warranty (anti-tarnish).
- the following are available in bright brass :
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Deadbolt (Single Cylinder) |
Huntington
Knob |
Corsair
Lever |
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Options :
- the above hardware is also available in an
Antique Brass and Satin Nickel (pewter) finish (Note
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Phoenix knob is
only available in the Satin Nickel finish - not the
Huntington knob).
- double cylinder deadbolt.
- Weiser's
Powerbolt®
(Keyless Entry System).
- if a deadbolt is not required, we will provide
a keyed knob.
- a "key-alike"
service for customers who purchase two or more sets of hardware,
so that only one key is needed for multiple doors.
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Available Hardware Finishes
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Hardware Accessories
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Decorative Glass : Transform Your Home |
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the highlight of a new door system is the glass; however, it's
your choice of glass that will express your individual
personality and show off the warmth and beauty of your home. At Dundas
Doors and Windows, we offer hundreds of exceptional
decorative glass designs that promise to enhance the appearance
and value of your home without sacrificing privacy or security. |
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All decorative glass inserts come with a
maintenance free 100% vinyl frame (white), not polystyrene, to
ensure they don't crack, blister, peel or discolour over time.
Glass and sealed unit warranties differ according to the
manufacturer.
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Glass and Caming Options
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Door and Sidelite Design Options
>> To preview hundreds of
different decorative glass inserts, visit our links section here.
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Other Doors : We Also
Specialize in Wood and Replacement Doors
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majority of doors purchased at Dundas Doors and Windows
are units that consist of a newly built frame and metal
insulated door panels; however, these door systems aren't for
everyone. Many customers want a new frame, but prefer the
look of a wood door to a metal insulated one. Other customers,
wish to keep their existing frame and upgrade their old door to
a more elegant and efficient one by purchasing a replacement
metal insulated door. There is no right or wrong door for any
home, there is only the one that is right for you. |
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Wood Door Features : |
- all exterior doors are 1 3/4" solid wood.
- available in B.C. Red Cedar and Red Oak.
- can be assembled with one of our custom wood frames
to form a uniquely personal and secure door system.
- choose from a variety of stains and finishing
varnishes to protect and beautify.
- all wood doors are manufactured by Royal Door Ltd.
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Exterior Wood Door Designs and Glass Options
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Replacement Door Features : |
- high quality metal insulated door. See more details here.
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package includes :
- a 3-sided
steel frame to facilitate installation and
provide structure, support and security.
- an adjustable multi-finned door sweep
and weatherstripping.
- a thermally broken sill.
- fast, economical and easy way to improve a home's
look, security and energy efficiency.
- allows customers to replace an old and vulnerable
door; yet, keep their existing wood frame.
- can be spray finished any paint colour.
- choose from a wide range of hardware and door design
options.
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Door and Sidelite Design Options
>> To preview
hundreds of different decorative glass inserts, visit our
links section here.
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Door Options and Accessories |
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Half or Full Ventilating Sidelites Vents are
complete with casement hardware and top quality screen. Let
the fresh air in and still maintain the optimum in energy conservation
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Transoms / Architectural Glass
Be creative and choose from one of many distinguishing transom
styles and shapes. |
Decorative Pallisters & Pediment
Adds elegance and refinement to an already beautiful door. Made of
a maintenance free composite material. |
Mail Slots
Explore a variety of insulated and
non-insulated mail slots. |
Door Knockers
Add sophistication to a new door
with a decorative door knocker. Have
it engraved with your family name. |
Brass Kickplate
Protect and enhance the look of
your new door system.
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Door Viewer
An attractive brass door viewer will
give you peace of mind. |
Pet Doors
We will install pet doors in metal insulated doors or sidelites. |
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