Construction:
Considerable thought has gone into the design of these entryways, the result of many years of experience in door making and door installation. While artwork and mouldings may vary in thickness to provide texture and relief, the stiles and rails are dimensioned to standard thicknesses for ease in conventional installations ( 1 3/8", 1 3/4", and 2 1/2" thick.) 5 1/2" wide stiles are ideally suited for centering up 2 3/4" backset hardware.

The structural joints are blind mortise-and-tenon, two inches deep. The adhesive is a waterproof epoxy developed for the aerospace industry and is capable of withstanding extreme temperature variations while maintaining a bond flexible enough to allow the subtle expansion and contraction of the wood. If we are to perform the finish application, we will size and edge bevel the door to your specifications, and handing.

Color/Finish:
Many colors seen in these doors are the result of natural finishes on exotic hardwoods such as Padauk, Purpleheart, Goncalo alves, and Canarywood. Other colors are derived from oil-based transparent stains or washes that are handmixed in our shop. This allows variable shading and highlighting that would be otherwise unobtainable. Varnish topcoats or renewable oil finishes can then be applied. We can ship the products unfinished, if you wish. This could be helpful to allow your finisher to color match other work in your home.

Prehanging:
Prehanging is available for all entryways and normally includes the jamb, threshold, kerfed weather strip, drip cap/sweep, and hinges. Casings, brick moulding, and decorative hardware are also available. After fitting in the shop, the units are broken down for finish application and shipping. The unit can then be reassembled on the job-site.

Shipping:
Shipping is normally accomplished by our trailer in the Four Corners area or by common carrier or air cargo to further destinations. All shipping is insured and prepaid.

Ordering a Custom Entryway:
In many cases, we are called upon to make special modifications to our doors or to create entirely unique designs. We welcome this challenge and feel that our knowledge and experience will yield a product of higher quality and durability.

In some cases, the client knows exactly what he wants, and can provide sketches or blueprints showing all the details. A price may be all that is required from us. On the other hand, the client may only know the design theme, mood to be generated, or materials with which we must coordinate. A dialog develops regarding the design in which the client participates as much as he desires. The final concept must be approved before construction begins.

Handing of Hardware:
We have found a variety of different definitions for handing across the country. We have chosen to use the guidelines prepared by Baldwin Hardware, shown on this page. We require a handing diagram for all prehangs.

Terms:

We require a 50% deposit to secure the project on our schedule. This amount covers design and consultation charges in addition to securing most material and hardware purchases. Due to the custom nature of our work, we will provide expected completion dates for your order upon request, however, we are not obligated to any deadline. There are simply too many aspects of our work that are outside of our control.

25% is due when materials arrive. You will be notified by e-mail, phone, or fax at that time. This amount is for the balance of material purchases that may have been made on account in addition to a partial coverage of labor at the start of the project.

The balance is due upon completion of the project. This amount covers the balance of labor on your project. It pretty much represents our paychecks for the work we have just performed. You will be notified by phone or fax at that time. The balance is due immediately, even if you have made arrangements for a later pick up time or subsequent delivery.

Nothing will leave our shop until final payment is made. There are no exceptions. If the purchase is on a construction draw account, we strongly recommend placing your draw in advance of interim and final payment dates so that there will be no delays in processing your order. We all want the order completed as quickly as possible. Delays in paying the deposit will yield a later schedule date. Delays in the interim payment will yield a later starting date. Delays in final payment will yield penalty and interest payments on the amount due.

A penalty of 5% of the contract price will be added for final payments received 30 days or more after the final payment billing date. Interest (at 18% per annum) will accrue from the final payment billing date.

If the project is completed in advance of your need, we will be happy to store it here at no charge as long as final payment has been made. Storage charges may be applied to goods left beyond the completion date if final payment has not been made. Storage charges will vary based on the space required for your project.

Christie’s Wood and Glass is not a subcontractor. We do not work on the job site. We do not itemize labor toward an individual client. We are a manufacturer and retailer of stock and custom architectural appointments. You are not required to issue a 1099 to us. We are not required to provide Workman’s Comp or liability information on your project.