Construction and Materials
AG Millworks offers a premium line of exterior doors, including bi-fold, sliding, lift & slide, pivot/hinged, bi-fold patio, lift & slide pocket, and French sliding doors. These doors are designed to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of any home, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Construction and Materials
AG Millworks focuses on using high-quality materials and robust construction techniques to ensure durability, performance, and aesthetic appeal. While specific material compositions may vary slightly between different door styles, their core offerings often feature:
- Wood Options: AG Millworks is renowned for its use of premium wood species. Common choices include:
- Mahogany: Known for its rich color, natural durability, and resistance to decay and insects.
- Douglas Fir: A strong and stable wood with a beautiful grain pattern, often used for its structural integrity and natural resistance to rot.
- Oak: Offers exceptional strength, durability, and a distinctive grain that can be stained to various finishes.
- Other Hardwoods: Depending on the specific product and desired aesthetic, other hardwoods may be available.
- Frame Construction: The frames are engineered for strength and longevity. They often incorporate:
- Solid Wood Stiles and Rails: These are the vertical and horizontal members of the door panel, providing structural support.
- Engineered Wood Components: In some applications, engineered wood may be used for enhanced stability and to minimize warping or shrinking.
- Glazing: AG Millworks emphasizes energy efficiency and visual clarity through their glazing options.
- Insulated Glass Units (IGUs): These typically consist of two or more panes of glass separated by a spacer to create a sealed unit.
- Low-E Coatings: Applied to the glass surfaces, Low-E coatings help reflect infrared light, reducing heat transfer and improving energy efficiency by keeping interiors cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
- Argon or Krypton Gas Fills: The space between glass panes can be filled with inert gases like argon or krypton, which are denser than air and further improve thermal insulation.
- Tempered or Laminated Glass: For safety and security, certain applications may utilize tempered glass (which shatters into small, blunt pieces) or laminated glass (which holds together when broken).
- Hardware: The performance and aesthetic of sliding and bi-fold doors are heavily reliant on their hardware. AG Millworks uses:
- Heavy-Duty Sliding Systems: Designed for smooth operation and long-term durability, these systems often feature robust tracks, rollers, and guides.
- High-Quality Hinges and Locks: For hinged and pivot doors, durable and secure hardware is essential.
- Finishes: To protect the wood and enhance its appearance, a variety of finishes are available:
- Factory Primed: Doors can be delivered primed and ready for custom painting.
- Stained Finishes: A range of stain colors are offered to highlight the natural beauty of the wood grain.
- Painted Finishes: High-quality exterior paints are used for a durable and attractive finish.
The combination of premium wood, robust framing, advanced glazing technologies, and high-performance hardware allows AG Millworks to create exterior doors that are both beautiful and built to last, meeting the demands of various architectural styles and climates.
