Guides for custom iron doors and aluminum systems in Texas.
Prices, design ideas, comparisons and care, written by the team that fabricates and installs them.
Buying Guide
Prices, sizes and the decisions to make before you order a custom iron door or aluminum system.
Browse articles →Design & Inspiration
Styles, configurations and ideas for entries, patios and modern Texas homes.
Browse articles →Iron vs. Aluminum
How iron and aluminum compare, and where each one works best in the same house.
Browse articles →Care & Installation
Measuring, installing and caring for iron doors and aluminum systems in the Texas climate.
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Patio Doors in Houston: French vs Sliding vs Folding Doors
Choosing patio doors for a Houston home: how iron French doors, aluminum sliders and bifolds compare on space, rain, heat, views and style.
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Aluminum vs Vinyl Windows in Houston: Heat, Humidity and Storms
Aluminum or vinyl windows for a Houston home? How each frame handles heat, humidity, storms and large openings, and when thermally broken aluminum is worth it.
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Iron vs Steel Front Doors: What Is the Difference?
Iron doors, steel doors, wrought iron, metal doors: what each name really means, how custom steel entry doors with glass compare to builder steel doors, and costs.
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Steel French Doors vs Wood and Fiberglass: Which Is Best for a Texas Patio?
How steel and iron French doors compare with wood and fiberglass for Texas patios and pools: looks, glass, upkeep, humidity, security and cost.
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French Door Sizes: Standard Dimensions for Exterior French Doors
Standard exterior French door sizes (widths, heights and rough openings), when to go custom, and how to measure your opening for iron or steel French doors.
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Are Iron and Steel Doors Energy Efficient? Thermal Break Explained
What a thermal break is, how iron, steel and aluminum doors handle heat, and the glass and sealing choices that keep a Texas home comfortable.
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Wrought Iron and Steel Front Doors in Houston: Styles, Prices and What Works in Our Climate
A Houston guide to wrought iron and steel front doors: styles that suit local homes, what they cost, and glass and sealing for Houston heat and humidity.
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Custom Iron Doors in Stone Oak and North San Antonio
Iron door ideas for Stone Oak, The Dominion and North San Antonio homes: styles for limestone and stucco, replacement tips, glass for the Texas sun and pricing.
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Double Iron and Steel Front Doors: Sizes, Sidelights and Costs in Texas
Standard and custom sizes for double iron front doors, when to add sidelights or a transom, and what a double iron entry door costs in Texas.
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Wrought Iron vs Rod Iron (or Rot Iron) Doors: Same Thing?
Rod iron, rot iron and wrought iron doors: what each name means and what to look for when you buy a custom iron door in Texas.
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How Much Do Custom Iron Doors Cost in Texas?
A clear guide to custom iron door pricing in Texas: a per-square-foot ballpark, example sizes, and the factors that move the price up or down.
Read article →Iron vs. Wood and Fiberglass: Which Front Door Holds Up in the Texas Heat?
How iron, wood and fiberglass entry doors handle Texas sun, humidity and storms, and what to look for if you want a door that lasts.
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Single, Double or Pivot? How to Choose the Right Iron Entry Door
Single, double and pivot iron doors compared: opening sizes, styles, how they swing and which one fits your entry and your home.
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Aluminum Sliding vs. Folding Doors for Texas Patios and Pools
Sliding or bifold? How aluminum sliding and folding doors compare for Texas patios and pool decks: views, opening width, weather and everyday use.
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How to Measure Your Door Opening for a Custom Quote
A simple guide to measuring your door opening and taking the right photos so you can get a fast, accurate quote on a custom iron or aluminum door.
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How to Care for an Iron Door in the Texas Climate
Simple care for iron doors in Texas: cleaning glass and frames, checking seals and hardware, and protecting the finish from sun and humidity.
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