Door Types

Make Your Home More Inviting, Appealing, And Secure

Changing out the front entry door of your Murfreesboro home is a great way to add a touch of elegance while improving the resale value of your home.

If you want the entryway of your home to not only welcome visitors but to make a statement about your personal style and deep appreciation for quality, Black Oak LLC can help. Unseen but equally important are energy efficiency and security; your new door needs to be safe and sealed.

Fortunately, Black Oak LLC offer top-quality pre-hung front doors from manufacturers such as Andersen, Marvin, Windsor, and Provia; to name a few. With an extensive selection of front doors, we’re sure we have the look for you. After all, when it comes to “bang for the buck”, choosing a new front door is a great way to beautify your home.

Entry Doors For Your Murfreesboro Home’s Style

Of course, your replacement door needs to be solid, secure, and safe; but it is so much more than just a door. Your front door is a statement! It’s the accent piece that can make or break the curb appeal of your home.

You have put so much thought and work into your design and style and the perfect door is perhaps the most important piece. In addition to the door’s construction aesthetic, there is a vast array of windows and glass features for each of the entry doors we offer.

American Craftsman Style

Craftsman doors typically have decorative glass panes in the upper third of the door with a thick trim piece separating the glass from the lower flat panels on the rest of the door.
Designed in the Arts and Crafts ideal and typically found on Cottage, Bungalow, and Prairie style homes.

Craftsman style door with sideltes. — Craftsman Style

Classic/Colonial Style

Dating back to the Colonial period of American history, Colonial doors were inspired by Georgian English designs featuring solid construction and anywhere from two to six panels.
Typically found in Farmhouse and Traditional architecture.

Six-paneled colonial door — Colonial Style

Old World Style

Old World designed doors are inspired by historical European architecture with a very substantial feel and aesthetic and may include iron ornaments and embellishments.
Often used with Mediterranean, European and French Countryside architecture.

Rustic old-world charm — Old World Style

Modern Contemporary Style

Contemporary doors, also known as Modern doors, are defined by their minimalist design and clean, geometric, lines and often feature glass inserts.
They can be used with Rectangular, Geometric and Curved Architecture.

Sleek, clean, contemporary style — Contemporary Style

Once you’ve identified the style of your home, you’ll find you have a dizzying number of door styles and glass styles to choose from, but we’ll walk you through the process until you find just the look you want.

A Word About Quality

Now that we’ve looked over some door styles, a word about quality. Imagine you’ve just selected and installed a beautiful Old World styled double door with striking iron accent strap hinges, it looks amazing; but, it’s a flimsy, drafty, piece of junk. Every time the wind blows it whistles and it sags so badly that it won’t even latch; this won’t do.

At Black Oak LLC we believe that quality products, properly installed by professionals, is the only way to operate, in fact, it’s why we exist. We’re going to help you find a door that not only looks great but actually is great. That’s why we carry top quality doors from the best manufacturers in the nation.

Door Material Options

In the past, the question you had to answer for exterior door materials was, “What kind of wood?”; that is no longer the case. Today’s door manufacturers offer a range of options like steel, fiberglass composite, and clad-wood.

Sure, you can still get the warmth and beauty of natural wood; but it is nice to also have the opportunity to select the durability and strength of a steel entry door or the efficiency of a fiberglass front door. With so many options, you need an Expert; and our Product Specialists are happy to assist you in your decision.

Choosing An Energy Efficient Door

The two factors used to rate a door’s energy efficiency are its Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and U-Factor. The SHGC describes how easily the door transfers the sun’s heat, both direct and indirect, from the outside to the inside. Since we deal with more warm weather than cold around here, you want to choose a door with a low number. If you lived in a colder climate, a higher number would mean you keep more of your home’s heat inside.

U-Factor describes the insulative properties of the door. This one you want low no matter what climate you live in. In other words, a door with a good U-Factor will help your home to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. You can see a more in-depth explanation here.

Safety And Security Matters

A front door should look inviting, yet be strong enough to protect those inside. The weakest point of a door is the latch. Most front doors just have a single latch, plus a deadbolt at best. So you’re looking at one or two points of security on that huge front door which means you’re one swift kick away from failure.

Today, you can choose a door with a multi-point locking system to provide your family with the safety and security they deserve. Multi-point locking systems do so by engaging with a much larger section of the door jamb and many actually hook into the latches to keep the door from being pried open.

If you feel like you need the next level of security you may want to opt for a material selection that will stand up to even the most severe abuse. Metal-clad or steel doors offer a level of durability that the typical entry door just can’t stand up to, literally.

Why Choose Black Oak LLC?

In a word, “Care”. The professionals at Black Oak LLC care about the needs of our customers. We operate under the premise that if you treat others with dignity and respect, profits will follow. We are a local, family-owned, company so you won’t get stuck on the phone being transferred from person to person trying to get a question answered. Jeff, our owner, is available to take your call and help in any way that he can.

When we say, “No Pushy Salespeople” we mean it. Our Product Specialists are here to answer questions and provide you with the information that you need to make an informed decision on your project. With so many door options, choosing a front door can seem overwhelming and we’re here to help. Your home is one of your most significant investments and we respect that, and you will not be coerced into something you do not need or want.

They’ve Come A Long Way

Are you looking for a new sliding patio door for your home? Watch this video and learn more about different types, styles, and materials that are used in today’s best sliding glass doors

There are certain considerations that should go into your decision about which brand you’ll choose and who will perform the installation.

Houston Window Experts is proud to offer Milgard, Marvin, Andersen, Pella, Amsco, Windsor, Fleetwood, and several other major brands of sliding glass patio doors. Since patio doors are often the largest window in the home, it’s reassuring to know that Houston Window Experts offers the same features in their sliding doors that make their windows so energy-efficient. Those features include:

Today’s top sliding doors are energy efficient, operate beautifully and come in dozens of colors.

We have doors that are made from Aluminum, Thermal aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, wood, wood with aluminum clad and composites.
Doors come in dozens of colors. We have anodized finishes, painted colors, powder-coated aluminum, pigmented vinyl, cap-stock colors and many more. You can easily find a color that you will love.
Glass options are plentiful. Whether your door faces the west sun and you need extreme glass coatings or if you have a very shaded yard, we can suggest the right glass and energy efficiency for your door.

The advantages of sliding patio door replacements include their smooth operation along the tracks at the head and sill. Since a sliding door doesn’t require swing room like hinged doors, they’re ideal for rooms with limited space, and they can be designed to operate from the right or left.

Patio doors are designed to meet thermal and solar requirements, local energy codes, and green building efficiency standards. Our top door manufacturers provide the top quality hardware and premium double pane insulating units, and Houston Window Experts will custom measure and complete the installation.

Choose from over a dozen patio door brands

Here are a few of the benefits of sliding patio doors

Slim profile frame
Maximized views
Full lifetime warranty, in most cases
Appropriate for custom homes and light commercial applications
Thermal barriers that improve insulating properties
Narrow sightlines
Light and thin with high-grade materials that last a long time
A smooth feel to the touch
Sizes up to 40′ wide and 20′ tall

French Doors Can Open In or Out, But They Can Slide Too!

French doors were born in the Renaissance Period and were initially considered windows that reached the floor. They became popular because they let more natural light in before the era of electricity.

Today, the aesthetic appeal of French patio doors Murfreesboro homes adds elegance, and the functionality brings brightness and ventilation.

While the traditional French door opens with either an in-swing or out-swing operating style, not all homes can accommodate the swing room they require.

Milgard has the answer with their Ultra™ Series French-style sliding patio doors that combines your space-saving requirements with the elegant appearance of a traditional French patio door you envision.

How are Milgard’s French Sliding Patio Doors Different From Plain Old Sliders?

They’re designed to have the traditional appearance of swing French doors while functioning as a sliding glass door. This is accomplished by:

Engineering them to save space and designing features like extra-wide stiles and rails
Providing architectural options to match your home, whether it’s new construction or a home in Murfreesboro’s historic area
Producing fiberglass units with insulating double pane glass
Providing low-e coating for UV protection
Allowing for a multiple-pane look with a variety of grid options

How Does the Cost of French Sliding Patio Doors Compare to Other Styles?

There are so many variables that you would need to talk to your certified installer at Black Oak LLC, but in general, sliding French patio doors Murfreesboro are slightly more expensive than regular patio doors and less expensive than traditional French doors.

What Options Do I Have to Design My Door to Compliment My Home’s Style?

View these options on Black Oak LLC’ web page for more detail:

Grid Options:

Flat
Sculpted
Craftsman
Legacy
Vintage

Color Options:

Hardware:

Interior – White (with any exterior color), and Harmony, Bark, and Black Bean (with matching exterior color only)
Exterior – Frost, Sand, Harmony, Bark, Cinnamon, Fern, and Black Bean

Sliding door handles come in a variety of finishes, including:

White
Tan
Clay
Satin Nickel
Brushed Chrome
Oil-Rubbed bronze
Slate Black

The exterior handle has an optional key lock feature.

Options are Great, but What About Quality?

With 9 months of warm weather in Murfreesboro, no matter what kind of patio door you choose, it will get plenty of use, and Milgard Ultra™ Series patio doors are designed to be worry-free. Design features that contribute to the longevity of Milgard’s patio doors include:

Top-quality Ultra series fiberglass which allows the frame to expand and contract at the same rate as the glass, resulting on less stress on the seals
Safety glass
Finely crafted doors
Long lasting hardware
High security
Double-pane insulating units

You can find additional reassurance in the quality because of Milgard’s full lifetime warranty that includes parts and labor, and if you choose a patio door from the Ultra Series, you also get glass breakage coverage.

Professional Installation is Key

When you contact Black Oak LLC, we’ll provide expert advice and a free estimate without a high-pressure sales pitch. Once you decide to have us install your Milgard French sliding door, you can rest assured that we have the training and certification to install your door in accordance with the Milgard warranty.

How Cool is the Idea of a Moving Glass Wall?

Whether your home has a large patio where you do a fair amount of entertaining or you bought your home partly because of the view, just imagine how a moving glass wall would improve the aesthetics, provide an unobstructed view, and blend the indoors with the outdoors.

Isn’t a sliding patio door the same thing?

Sliding patio doors and moving glass walls each have their place, but if you’ve got an expansive patio, a killer view, or you want to let more light into your home, a moving glass wall is a sliding glass door alternative that has a lot to offer. Moving Glass Wall Systems are high-quality, can be made to your custom size requirements, and they come in several styles.

These glass panels offer a new way to experience and view indoor/outdoor living while adding a touch of sleek, modern luxury.

Aren’t moving glass walls just for new construction?

It’s pretty cut and dry if it’s drawn into the design of a home under construction, but we can custom-size your system for retrofit and replacement. Black Oak LLC can accurately measure and place the custom order with our suppliers and install it according the manufacturer’s specifications and in support of their warranty.

What options are available?

OPERATING STYLES

Bi-fold
Pocket
Stacking

COLORS

Aluminum-clad wood frame colors:

Interior: Clear vertical grain Douglas Fir and Dark Bronze
Exterior: Frost, Bark, Cinnamon, and Dark Bronze

Aluminum frame colors:

Interior/Exterior: White, Tan, Clear Anodized and Dark Bronze anodized and many more

HARDWARE

Available in the same finishes as your windows

That’s an awful lot of glass to be moving around.

It certainly is. That why Moving Glass Wall systems use the tandem stainless steel ball bearing rollers proven strong enough to carry panels nearly double the size.

Black Oak LLC can show you exactly how the different operating styles work, what makes them so easy to operate, and why a moving glass wall is a sliding glass door alternative that’s a step up.

Let Black Oak LLC introduce you to the wonderful world of moving glass walls.

We take a great deal of pride in being part of the Greater Middle Tennessee community and put our reputation on the line with every client we serve. That’s why you can count on our best. Because of the professionalism our of sales team, the expertise of our installers, and the quality of all Milgard products, you can rest assured you’re dealing with a team that can’t be beat.

We offer Moving Glass Walls from Milgard, Marvin, Andersen, La Cantina, NaNa Wall an others.

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