Inspired by the timeless appeal of fine craftsman architecture and furniture, these doors capture the essence of quality and beauty. Available in virtually any wood species, there are 36 standard exterior door designs to choose from. And all can be altered in virtually unlimited ways to create a door that is uniquely you. Once you have found the Craftsman design that is right for you, consider adding a Simpson Craftsman sidelight, transom or dentil shelf. Visit your local dealer for details and pricing information. Craftsman Collection doors come standard with UltraBlock® technology, which means it’s backed by a 5-year warranty. And for the toughest exposures to the weather or where there is no building overhang, consider upgrading with WaterBarrier® technology. 6992 with optional arched rail, 6187 (left) and 6186 (right) Shown in douglas fir with optional shaker sticking 36933 door, 6178 sidelight, 9541 and 9510 dentil shelves 6961* door and 6179* sidelight
* as viewed from exterior Any Wood SpeciesSelect the wood species that fits you. Choose from an array of species, from traditional to exotic, each meeting our strict grading standards. Any SizeOur doors come in all shapes and sizes. Select your size up to 10 feet tall, 6 feet wide and 2-1/4" thick. Glass OptionsLet your glass reflect your life. We offer a variety of textured and obscure glass options to fit your personality. UltraBlock® TechnologyUpgrade your exterior door with optional UltraBlock technology and enjoy peace of mind with a 5-year warranty. WaterBarrier® TechnologyUpdate your exterior door with WaterBarrier technology, which offers a 5-year warranty with no building overhang required. WaterBarrier technology is available for most, but not all door designs. Check with your Authorized Dealer for availability.Home improvement topicsBrowse Categories:Full list »French Doors – Built In BlindsFrench Doors with built in blinds between the glass panels are great.
Typically French Doors don’t provide much privacy because of all the glass. If you wanted privacy with a French Door in the past you would have to install some type of blind or a curtain attached to the door. You no longer have to settle for that option because you can now buy most all French Doors with the blinds built in.When I designed our new home my wife was concerned about having French Doors in our breakfast nook. She was worried about privacy and shading from the afternoon sun. She has never been a huge fan of mini-blinds because she hates cleaning them. When I told her I could order the French Doors with the mini-blind built into the insulated glass she was very interested in trying the product.I’m happy to say we’ve been very pleased with this feature. The blinds have two controls on the door, one to raise and lower the blinds and another to control the tilt of the blind blades. The great benefit of these blinds is they never need to be cleaned because they are contained within the sealed void between the pains of glass.
The cost was similar to buying a set of mini-blinds so in my opinion you’d be crazy not to order a door with this feature. If you want full light from the window just open up the blinds all the way and you don’t even know they are there.How Mini Blinds Between Glass WorkBuilt-in mini blinds between the glass on windows and doors is pretty easy to manufacturer when you see a typical section. The photo to the right is a section through a Pella window that offers the blinds between the glass. As you can see in the photo, the window has a traditional insulated double pane on the exterior of the window followed by a larger space for the built-in blinds. Lastly there is another piece of glass the encloses the blind system. mon Problems with Built In BlindsBuilt in blinds are far less susceptible to damage compared to the old fashion standard window blinds. However, when they do break it can be really hard to fix them. There are a couple common problems with built in blinds including:Control Handle Disconnects – On many of the new models now available the control handles on the outside of the glass are connected to the internal controls with powerful magnets.
This allows the controls to be used without compromising the energy efficiency of the glass. What typically happens is if you try to move the blinds up and down inside the glass while the blinds are in the “closed” position there is too much tension on the system and the magnet lets go. The control handle will likely slide down to the bottom. This can be fixed by moving the handle up to the position when it let go. Next be sure to “open” the blinds before moving them up or down.Control Cable Breaks – In some situations the internal cables can break. If that happens you’ll have to get a new glass insert. Most all of these built in blinds are sold in sealed glass panels that cannot be repaired. Contact your vendor and see what options are available. The good news is replacing the glass panel is typically quite easy after removing a few screws and trim pieces.Blinds Between Glass ManufacturesI know several door manufacturers now offering blinds between the glass on French Doors.
Check out the following manufacturers (we have Therma Tru doors in our new home).Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors – Jeld-Wen Blinds Between GlassPella Windows and Doors – Pella Designer SeriesTherma Tru Doors – Therma Tru Internal BlindsI highly recommend this type of product if you’re planning on buying a new French Door.If you’re looking for information on how to repair doors with built in blinds then please read:Can Blinds Between Glass Be Repaired?About the authorNot what you're looking for? Search for more articles here. Enter keywords like, 'insulation' or 'kitchens' etc to find your topic.96 Comments MARVIN TROUBLESHOOTING & ADJUSTMENTS Regular cleaning and routine maintenance should keep your Marvin windows and doors operating smoothly. But if a problem should arise, the trouble shooting techniques found in this section can help you diagnose common problems and make minor adjustments to your windows or doors. Please read the instructions carefully and make sure you have all the necessary tools and parts before beginning work.