As with any wood product, it’s important to protect the door from water infiltration, which can lead to rot and decay. Our exclusive Moisture Control System assures that our doors will last for years to come. This system includes:

“Wet” glazed windows: each piece of glass is sealed in place by a “wet” bead of sealant.

Drip Cap: a beveled moulding recessed into the surface material along the top edge of the bottom trim board. The drip cap prevents water from pooling on the bottom board and seeping into the door thus minimizing the possibility of mold or wood rot.

Vent Holes: holes drilled into each section of the door’s interior to facilitate the natural movement of moisture within the door caused by temperature and humidity changes. This prevents the damaging build-up of moisture within the door’s interior cavity.

No exposed vertical end grain on door bottom: horizontal cap board seals off the end grain of the tongue and groove surface material, which tends to “wick” rain and snow moisture.

Beveled trim board under the lite sections: sheds water and prevents pooling and potential leakage into the door’s interior cavity, again maximizing the life of the door.

These features are crucial in extending the life of the door.