Doors | Griffin Home Design

Entry Doors

Top Tier

$5,000–25,000+
ProVia Embarq Top Tier Sugarcreek, OH
Thickness
2.5" (43% thicker than standard)
Glazing
Quad Glass System
Energy
Most efficient in US
Embarq $10K–25K; lifetime warranty + 15yr finish; ultimate performance
Visit ProVia
ProVia Signet Top Tier Sugarcreek, OH
Signet $6.5K–20K; most customizable; 14 styles in 8' doors; customize both sides differently
Visit ProVia
Therma-Tru Classic Craft Top Tier Maumee, OH
Technology
AccuGrain (mimics real wood)
Warranty
Lifetime + 10yr finish
Artissa Contemporary clean lines
Founders Traditional craftsmanship aesthetic
Visionary Maximum glass; light-filled entries
Visit Therma-Tru
Simpson Door Top Tier McCleary, WA
Custom Wood Doors Pacific Northwest manufacturer; true custom wood; heritage craftsmanship
Regional Advantage
Washington State—excellent PNW logistics
Visit Simpson Door

Mid Tier

$3,000–12,000
Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic Mid Tier Maumee, OH
Fiber-Classic $3.5K–10K; Oak or Mahogany grain; won't rot/warp; many glass options
Visit Therma-Tru
ProVia Heritage Mid Tier Sugarcreek, OH
Heritage $5K–12K; oak/smooth textures; excellent value for quality
Visit ProVia

Entry Tier

$1,500–6,000
Therma-Tru Smooth-Star / Benchmark Entry Tier Maumee, OH
Smooth-Star Smooth paintable surface; clean modern look
Benchmark Budget-friendly; solid performance
Visit Therma-Tru
ProVia Legacy Entry Tier Sugarcreek, OH
Legacy $3K–6K; 20-gauge steel; entry-level with ProVia quality
Visit ProVia
Masonite Entry Tier Tampa, FL
VistaGrande Flush-glazed; wider viewing area
Heritage Series Fiberglass/steel; AquaSeal technology
Visit Masonite

Entry Door Specs for Bend

Recommended U-factor: ≤0.20 | Best materials: Foam-filled fiberglass or insulated steel. Cold winters demand high thermal performance—ProVia Embarq's 2.5" thickness and quad glazing are ideal for this climate.

Patio Doors

Large-opening patio door systems for indoor/outdoor living. For glass facades and minimal-frame systems, see the Glass Facades page.

NanaWall Top Tier Mill Valley, CA
HSW Systems Folding glass walls; multiple configurations
SL Systems Sliding panels; pocket and stacking options
Cero Minimal frame sliding; ~30mm sightlines
Visit NanaWall
LaCantina Doors Top Tier San Diego, CA
Aluminum Folding Thermally broken; multiple panel configurations
Multi-Slide Pocket and stacking systems
Wood Folding Warm interior aesthetic; aluminum-clad exterior
Visit LaCantina
Western Window Systems Top Tier Phoenix, AZ
Series 7600 Multi-slide; panels to 6' wide × 12' tall
Edge Collection Thinnest sightlines in their lineup
Visit Western Window Systems
Panda Windows & Doors Top Tier Las Vegas, NV
S.77 Lift & Slide Large panel capacity; smooth operation
Bi-Fold Systems Aluminum and wood-clad options
Visit Panda
ProVia Aeris / Aspect / Endure Mid Tier Sugarcreek, OH
Aeris / Aspect / Endure Vinyl patio doors; lifetime warranty; excellent thermal performance
Visit ProVia

Patio Door Specs for Bend

Recommended U-factor: ≤0.30 | Critical: Thermal break frames essential. Consider flush floor tracks carefully—requires proper slab recess, drainage, and thermal bridging solutions for cold climate.

Interior Doors

TruStile Top Tier Denver, CO
MDF Collection Paint-grade; smooth finish; many panel configurations
Wood Collection Stain-grade; multiple species available
Modern Collection Flush doors; contemporary aesthetic
Core Options
Solid, particleboard, STC-rated
Visit TruStile
Simpson Door (Interior) Top Tier McCleary, WA
Interior Wood Doors Custom wood; heritage craftsmanship; Pacific Northwest manufacturing
Visit Simpson Door
Masonite (Interior) Mid Tier Tampa, FL
Safe'N Sound 70% more soundproofing; STC 27–35 ratings
Heritage / Livingston Traditional panel styles
West End Collection Contemporary designs
Visit Masonite
Metrie Mid Tier Vancouver, BC
Fashion Forward Trend-driven collections; coordinated millwork
Visit Metrie
JELD-WEN (Interior) Entry Tier Charlotte, NC
Molded Panel Budget-friendly; many styles; hollow and solid core
Flush Contemporary; smooth surface
Visit JELD-WEN

STC Rating Guide

Door Type STC Rating Best Use
Hollow Core 20–25 Closets, low-traffic areas
Solid Core 25–30 Bedrooms, bathrooms
Solid Core + Seals 30–35 Home offices, media rooms
Masonite Safe'N Sound 27–35 Privacy-critical spaces
Solid Wood 28–32 Luxury aesthetic + performance

Garage Doors

Clopay Market Leader Mason, OH
Avante Full-view glass/aluminum; contemporary aesthetic
Canyon Ridge Faux wood; carriage house look without maintenance
Modern Steel Clean lines; R-6.5 to R-18.4 insulation
Visit Clopay
Amarr Top Tier Winston-Salem, NC
Vista Full-view aluminum/glass
Classica Carriage house steel
Safety
SafeGuard pinch protection
Visit Amarr
Wayne Dalton Mid Tier Lewisburg, OH
Model 8800 Contemporary aluminum; full-view option
Classic Steel Traditional; TorqueMaster counterbalance system
Visit Wayne Dalton
Overhead Door Mid Tier Lewisville, TX
Courtyard Collection Carriage style; swing-out aesthetic
Thermacore Insulated steel; polyurethane core
Visit Overhead Door
C.H.I. Overhead Doors Value Leader Arthur, IL
Full Range Steel, wood, aluminum, fiberglass; excellent value across styles
Visit C.H.I.

Insulation Guide

Insulation Type R-Value Range Best For
Non-insulated R-0 to R-4 Detached garages, mild climates
Polystyrene R-6 to R-9 Moderate climates, basic thermal break
Polyurethane R-12 to R-18+ Cold climates, attached garages, workshops

Garage Door Specs for Bend

Recommended: R-12+ polyurethane insulation for attached garages. Cold winters and temperature swings demand proper thermal break. Consider wind load ratings for exposed sites at elevation.

Previous
Previous

Windows