Author Archives: Melissa Brock

Elliptical Arches

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Sun Mountain offers a variety of arched-top doors, and one of the unique and beautiful arches is the elliptical arch. This egg-shaped arch differs greatly from standard flat arch or true arch designs. Read more

Stile and Rail Doors Can be Modern

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Modern doors are often flush construction, providing a simple design with minimal embellishments. But modern doors can also be stile and rail construction. Design elements frequently include a square top, one to three panels, square sticking, and flat (not raised) panels. Read more

Cedar Wood

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Traditionally used in humidors, Cedar is prized for its resistance to insect attacks and rot, and is an excellent choice for exterior doors. Read more

Easy Tools for Finding the Right Door

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Selecting the right door is a critical decision when building or remodeling a home. While the home’s front door makes that important initial impression, interior doors are literally present in every room of the house. Sorting out all the decision points when searching for the perfect doors can be daunting! Read more

Pivot Doors—A Creative Function

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Doors can open and close in a variety of ways, and one unique function growing in popularity is the “pivot” door—generally used on entry doors. These doors operate on a special pivot hinge, with pins that attach at the top and bottom of the door, installed several inches from the door edge. Read more

Wormy Maple Wood, a Unique Choice

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Wormy Maple (sometimes called “Ambrosia Maple”) is a grade of Soft Maple, specifically selected and sorted to show mineral streaks and color variations caused by the Ambrosia beetle. The beetle infests the live Maple tree, depositing larvae that bore small “worm holes” and discolor the wood. No two boards are alike. Read more

Cathedral Arch Double Door

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Sun Mountain recently produced this magnificent double door to grace the main entry of a luxury residence in the Bay Area near San Jose, California. The door features 10-each “Vecchio” glass lites presented in a vertical orientation, divided in a unique pattern by small horizontal rails. Read more

African Mahogany

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Mahogany has long been prized as an exclusive and upscale wood for furnishings, doors, and even cars (you can add Mahogany to your Porsche Cayman for about $2,000). Read more

Victorian Door Goes Modern

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Inspiration can come from many places.

This interesting door design includes an unusual layout of seven panels, square “sticking,” and flat panels makes a graphic, modern statement. But this design has roots in perhaps an unexpected place… Read more

Poplar Wood

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Poplar is a hardwood with a relatively straight grain and a fine, even texture. Color varies significantly from creamy-white to green, to brown, to purple. Poplar is soft and light with low ratings for strength and shock resistance. Its Janka hardness rating is 430. Read more