Enhance the curb appeal of your home with our numerous material, paint and stain options. Choose decorative hardware that coordinates with other elements of your home and specialty glass options to create that one-of-a-kind look.
Wood Species and Materials
There is a variety of materials to choose from when selecting a wood door. Use these helpful tips to guide your decision and ensure the long-lasting beauty of your Clopay wood door. If you live in a humid or rainy climate, consider a Cedar or Redwood door for its built-in durability and resistance to varying
climate conditions. If you plan to paint your door, MDO or MDF panels offer a smooth, grain-free surface for a professional quality finish. Want to match an existing stain, a Hemlock door is the best choice. If you live in a coastal region and need a door wider than 10', the local building code requirements may mandate a door with a Hemlock rail and stile construction. If you have or are installing Redwood or Cedar siding on your home, consider a matching wood species for your door for a cohesive look.
| Wood Property |
Hemlock |
Meranti |
Cedar |
Redwood |
Fir |
| Color Consistency |
*** |
*** |
*3 |
** |
*** |
| Dimensional Stability1 |
* |
** |
* |
** |
** |
| Strength |
*** |
*** |
* |
** |
*** |
| Stainability |
*** |
*** |
** |
*** |
*** |
| Weatherability4 |
* |
** |
** |
*** |
** |
| Wood Property |
MDO |
MDF |
Luan |
Breckenridge® |
Hardboard |
| Color Consistency
| *** |
*** |
** |
** |
*** |
| Dimensional Stability1 |
*** |
** |
** |
*** |
** |
| Strength |
N/A2 |
N/A2 |
N/A2 |
N/A2 |
N/A2 |
| Stainability |
N/A |
N/A |
* |
** |
N/A |
| Weatherability4 |
*** |
* |
* |
** |
* |
Key:
*Fair
**Good
***Excellent
1 Dimensional Stability refers to a material’s resistance to expansion and contraction during environmental changes. A wood that expands and contracts to a greater degree (such as Hemlock) has less dimensional stability. This property affects the panels of the door to a much greater degree than the rails and stiles.
2 MDO and MDF are available only as a panel material and do not contribute to the overall strength of the section.
3 Cedar color can vary significantly, but is not considered a detriment. If desired, Cedar can be ordered as Light, Dark, or Mixed color.
4 Weatherability limitations are stabilized with proper care and maintenance. These limitations are influenced by environment and should be considered prior to purchase.
Factory Paint Finish
- Factory painted Clopay wood doors have one layer of primer and two coats
of White exterior latex paint.
- Additionally, doors can be painted by the consumer with a high quality exterior latex paint to match the home’s trim.
- Door panels are sealed with a paintable caulk to resist moisture.
Factory Stain Colors
With Clopay’s factory stain finish option, your wood door arrives beautifully stained and ready to install. Clopay uses the highest quality methods and materials in the factory finishing process, leaving doors with an elegant and durable furniture quality satin finish. Available in seven stain colors that complement most home trim and entry door colors. Doors are finished with one layer of Sikkens Cetol® 1 stain basecoat and two layers of Cetol® 23 plus resin top coat. All factory finished doors are backed by Clopay’s industry-leading 2-year warranty, giving you the peace of mind knowing that the door is finished according to Clopay warranty guidelines.
Finishing, Maintenance and Care
Proper care and maintenance are imperative to the appearance, longevity and performance of a Clopay wood door. The door must be properly finished prior to installation for the warranty to be valid. If the door is not painted or stained
by Clopay, it is required that the door (inside, outside and all edges) be primed and painted with a high quality exterior paint or stained with a penetrating stain that is mildew and UV resistant and water repellent. The door may need to be stained or painted every 1–2 years depending on the exposure to sunlight and moisture. Inspect your Clopay wood door every 6 months to ensure the finish has not deteriorated. Complete finishing and maintenance instructions are provided with the door and are also available online at www.clopaydoor.com.
Decorative Hardware
Attractive black powder coated handles and step plates are provided standard on Reserve® Collection doors to further enhance the carriage house design. Optional antique black iron hardware, including handles, operable L-Keylocks, strap hinges, door knockers and clavos are available to provide the look of a classic carriage house door.
- Doors may not open properly if hinges or straps are installed near the top depending on opening dimensions and lift type.
- Some are not available on Semi-Custom Series.
- Hardware may not fit all door designs.
Specialty Glass Options
Optional specialty glass, including Seeded, Rain, Obscure and Frosted Gluechip, is available on all Reserve® Collection models to provide that one-of-a-kind wood carriage house look. Most specialty glass options are also available in insulated and tempered offerings.
