What makes a quality door?
How do we make our highest-performing, most energy-efficient, and largest patio doors? Let us show you in this video touring the manufacturing facility where we make A-Series doors. To guide you, we have two pros who share our commitment to upholding quality within the building industry — Tyler Grace and Nick Schiffer of the Modern Craftsman podcast.
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) for larger sizes
The video begins with Grace and Schiffer standing next to several racks of maple, oak, and paint-grade LVLs. This engineered product, made of thin layers of wood and adhesives, is used as the basis for A-Series patio doors. Grace explains that the material is chosen for its straightness, stability, tight tolerances, and enhanced energy efficiency. All these qualities allow for larger patio doors. The camera zooms in to show the layers at the core of an LVL. Schiffer explains how this density improves stability, strength, and energy efficiency. He also points out the veneer layer on the exterior. This not only protects the wood, but it also provides a smooth surface for painting or staining. Using LVLs provides the strength needed to produce a door or window with more glass and less framing.
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About the modern craftsman
Grace and Schiffer are the voices behind the Modern Craftsman, which is a podcast and community network dedicated to promoting excellence, education, knowledge, and respect in the building industry. With their audience of trade professionals, they discuss all aspects of life within the industry and life itself — from mental health to leadership and everything in between. They pride themselves on working with brands and people who strive to make the industry better and advocate for a better life in the trades.
