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Dutch Doors: An Oldfangled Innovation
The Dutch door—a door divided into upper and lower halves that swing independently of each other—has been around since the 17th century, coming to the U.S. via its Dutch-settled colonies…
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Crossbucks: From Utilitarian Element to Design Feature
“Crossbucks” are diagonal “braces” placed on the panels of a stile and rail door, creating an “X” pattern on the face of the door. The crossbuck is most familiar as…
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Sun Mountain, Inc., Names New General Manager
Sun Mountain, Inc., a premier manufacturer of custom wood doors and wide plank flooring, recently announced that Ed Wright has been named General Manager. Mr. Wright will provide general leadership…
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Park City, Utah, Showroom Opens
Sun Mountain opens its fifth showroom nationwide this week! The new Park City, Utah, operation will also provide delivery and after-the-sale service to customers in the northern Utah region. The…
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Staining and Painting Poplar Doors
Sun Mountain offers the value-conscious customer Poplar as a wonderful choice for paint-grade application on solid wood doors. Because it is less expensive than other clear hardwood species like Mahogany,…
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Reclaimed Wood
Sun Mountain offers reclaimed woods taken from old buildings, typically from the Appalachian Mountain region of the U.S. The company offers reclaimed White Oak,…
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Sun Mountain Contemporary Doors
Modern or Contemporary home designs focus on simplification and elimination of undue ornamentation—facilitating functional, clutter-free living. These homes have open floor plans, odd or irregular shapes, flat roofs (often with…
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Speakeasies: A Creative and Functional Design Element
A speakeasy is small window cut into an entry door at eye level, used for secure greeting of visitors (with the term originating from Prohibition America in the 1920s). …
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Sun Mountain Contemporary Barn Door Featured in “For Your Home” Charity House
Sun Mountain manufactured this contemporary sliding barn door for a remodeled home to be featured in the PBS syndicated TV program “For Your Home” (FYH), produced by Vicki Payne. The…
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2014 Summit County Parade of Homes, Doors by Sun Mountain
Sun Mountain supplied doors and mouldings for nine of the fourteen homes featured in the prestigious Summit County Colorado Parade of Homes, held September 20-21 and 27-28, 2014. These homes…
