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    Discover what makes Vintage Doors Exteriors Doors the right choice for your home.

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    • Solid Wood Doors
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    • Craftsman Doors
    • Victorian Doors
    • Dutch Doors
    • French Doors
    • Louver Doors
    • Arch & Round Top Doors
    • Rustic Exterior Doors
    • Mirror Doors
    • Double Doors
    • Exterior Door Hardware
    • Side Lights
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    Our Interior Doors

    Discover what makes Vintage Doors Interior Doors the right choice for your home.

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  • Porch Enclosures
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    Our Porch Enclosures

    We’ll show you how Vintage Doors Porch Enclosures can enhance your outdoor living.

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  • Plan Your Project
    • GETTING STARTED
      • Plan Your Project
      • Customizing Your Door
      • Architectural Door Styles Guide
      • Cape Cod Style Guide
      • Screen & Storm Door Guide
      • Exterior Door Guide
      • Interior Door Guide
      • Porch Enclosures Guide
      • Hardware Guide
      • Casing and Trim Guide
    • DOOR DESIGN OPTIONS
      • Choosing the Right Wood
      • Screen Options
      • Glass Options
      • V-Groove Glass Designs
      • Stained Glass Designs
      • Panel, Stile and Rail Profiles
      • Slab vs Pre-Hung Doors
      • Sweeps and Seals
    • LEARNING CENTER
      • How to Measure Your Door
      • Anatomy of a Door
      • Glossary of Door Terms
      • How to Finish Your Door
      • How to Maintain Your Door
      • How to Install a Screen & Storm Door
      • How to Install an Exterior Door
      • How to Install an Interior Door
      • How to Install a Gate
    • INSPIRATION
      • The Joinery: Tips and Advice Articles
      • Customer Gallery
      • Success Stories
      • Restoration Stories
      • Why Choose Vintage Doors
      • Order Samples
  • For Professionals
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  • Shop by Style

    Find Your Door By Style

    We’ll help you find the right doors based on the architectural style of your home.

    Get Started

    Cape Cod

    Coastal

    Colonial

    Cottage

    Craftsman

    Farmhouse

    Rustic

    Tudor

    Victorian

  • Screen & Storm
    Our Screen and Storm Doors

    Our Screen and Storm Doors

    Discover what makes Vintage Doors Screen and Storm Doors the right choice for your home.

    Get Started
    • Door Styles
      • Traditional Screen Doors
      • Victorian Screen Doors
      • Craftsman Screen Doors
      • Louver Screen Doors
      • Rustic Screen Doors
    • Architectural Styles
      • Arch & Round Top Screen Doors
      • Door & Window Screens
      • Sweeps, Seals, & Storm Windows
      • Side Lights & Transoms
  • Exterior
    Our Exterior Doors

    Our Exterior Doors

    Discover what makes Vintage Doors Exteriors Doors the right choice for your home.

    Get Started
    • Door Styles
      • Solid Wood Doors
      • Glass Panel Doors
      • Craftsman Doors
      • Victorian Doors
      • Dutch Doors
      • French Doors
      • Louver Doors
    • Architectural Styles
      • Arch & Round Top Doors
      • Rustic Exterior Doors
      • Entry Systems
      • Exterior Door Hardware
      • Side Lights
      • Millwork
      • Garden Gates
  • Interior
    Our Interior Doors

    Our Interior Doors

    Discover what makes Vintage Doors Interior Doors the right choice for your home.

    Get Started
    • Door Styles
      • Solid Wood Doors
      • Glass Panel Doors
      • Craftsman Doors
      • Victorian Doors
      • Dutch Doors
      • French Doors
      • Louver Doors
      • Arch & Round Top Doors
    • Architectural Styles
      • Rustic Exterior Doors
      • Mirror Doors
      • Double Doors
      • Exterior Door Hardware
      • Side Lights
      • Transoms
      • Millwork
      • Pet Gates
  • Porch Enclosures
    Our Porch Enclosures

    Our Porch Enclosures

    We’ll show you how Vintage Doors Porch Enclosures can enhance your outdoor living.

    Get Started
    • Styles
      • Traditional Porch Enclosures
      • Victorian Porch Enclosures
      • Craftsman Porch Enclosures
      • Louver Porch Enclosures
  • Plan Your Project
    • GETTING STARTED
      • Plan Your Project
      • Customizing Your Door
      • Architectural Door Styles Guide
      • Cape Cod Style Guide
      • Screen & Storm Door Guide
      • Exterior Door Guide
      • Interior Door Guide
      • Porch Enclosures Guide
      • Hardware Guide
      • Casing and Trim Guide
    • DOOR DESIGN OPTIONS
      • Choosing the Right Wood
      • Screen Options
      • Glass Options
      • V-Groove Glass Designs
      • Stained Glass Designs
      • Panel, Stile and Rail Profiles
      • Slab vs Pre-Hung Doors
      • Sweeps and Seals
    • LEARNING CENTER
      • How to Measure Your Door
      • Anatomy of a Door
      • Glossary of Door Terms
      • How to Finish Your Door
      • How to Maintain Your Door
      • How to Install a Screen & Storm Door
      • How to Install an Exterior Door
      • How to Install an Interior Door
      • How to Install a Gate
    • INSPIRATION
      • The Joinery: Tips and Advice Articles
      • Customer Gallery
      • Success Stories
      • Restoration Stories
      • Why Choose Vintage Doors
      • Order Samples
  • For Professionals
  1. About Us

Choosing the Right Wood

Light, Character & Connection

More Than Just Style
More Than Just Style

 The wood you choose shapes how your door looks, feels, and lasts. And each species has its own character — grain, color, and movement. The right match depends on where the door will live and how you want it to age. 



Every door we build starts with solid, kiln-dried hardwood, never veneers or composites. Each one is hand-sanded, built to order, and reviewed for fit before it leaves our shop — so your door starts strong and stays that way.


When selecting your wood, start with three simple questions:

 

  • Where is the door going? (interior or exterior)

  • What look do you want? (painted, stained, or natural)

  • How much exposure will it get? (covered, open, or enclosed)


Your answers will point you toward the woods that best suit your space — and it’s exactly how we’ve organized our recommendations below.
 

Wood Options by Door Type

  • Screen & Storm
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Porch Enclosures
Woods for Screen & Storm Doors

Built for airflow, protection, and everyday use, these woods combine weather resistance with lightness and strength. We’ve organized them by exposure level so you can select the right wood for your porch or entry — whether it’s fully covered or open to the elements.

Jump to: Full Exposure | Partial Exposure | Protected |
Woods for Exterior Doors

 Legacy-grade, solid wood doors built to face the weather and keep your home secure. Each wood offers its own balance of strength, stability, and natural beauty once finished and installed. 

Jump to: Full Exposure | Partial Exposure | Protected |
Woods for Interior Doors

Solid hardwood construction gives interior doors their weight, warmth, and lasting feel — no veneers, no hollow cores. Use this guide to choose your wood by finish type. Each species offers its own balance of tone, texture, and character, so you can match your home’s style or create a new one that feels true to it.

Jump to: Unique Character | Painted Finishes |
Woods for Porch Enclosures

Built for outdoor living, these woods are chosen for strength, stability, and beauty in changing weather. Select your wood based on how open your porch is to sun, rain, or humidity — and the overall style you want to complement. We use the same wood species across your entire Porch Enclosure System to ensure consistent color, grain, and performance across every panel.

Jump to: Full Exposure | Partial Exposure | Protected |
Full Exposure

 Best for screen & storm doors that are directly exposed to the elements: sun, rain, and snow. 

African Mahogany
African Mahogany

 Vintage Doors Recommended. Our top pick for screen doors exposed to wind, rain, or cold. Dense, stable, and naturally rot-resistant — holds up without warping.  

Recommended Finish:

Clear, Stain, Paint

Partial Exposure

 Best for screen & storm doors that are directly exposed to the elements: sun, rain, and snow. 

Black Walnut
Black Walnut

 Vintage Doors Recommended. Our top pick for screen doors exposed to wind, rain, or cold. Dense, stable, and naturally rot-resistant — holds up without warping.  

Recommended Finish:

Clear, Stain, Paint

Protected

 Best for screen & storm doors that are directly exposed to the elements: sun, rain, and snow. 

Full Exposure

 Best for screen & storm doors that are directly exposed to the elements: sun, rain, and snow. 

Partial Exposure

 Best for screen & storm doors that are directly exposed to the elements: sun, rain, and snow. 

Protected

 Best for screen & storm doors that are directly exposed to the elements: sun, rain, and snow. 

Unique Character

For screen & storm doors that are in covered locations, partially exposed to weather and the elements.

Painted Finishes

For screen & storm doors that are in completely protected locations.

Full Exposure

 Best for screen & storm doors that are directly exposed to the elements: sun, rain, and snow. 

African Mahogany
African Mahogany

 Vintage Doors Recommended. Our top pick for screen doors exposed to wind, rain, or cold. Dense, stable, and naturally rot-resistant — holds up without warping.  

Recommended Finish:

Clear, Stain, Paint

Partial Exposure

 Best for screen & storm doors that are directly exposed to the elements: sun, rain, and snow. 

Protected

 Best for screen & storm doors that are directly exposed to the elements: sun, rain, and snow. 

Find Your New Storm Door

 Customize a screen & storm door with the style glass that fits your home. 

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Find Your New Exterior Door

 Customize an exterior with the style glass that fits your home. 

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Find Your New Interior Door

Customize an interior with the style glass that fits your home.

Shop Interior Doors

Find Your New Porch Enclosures Doors

Customize a Porch Enclosures with the style glass that fits your home.

Shop Porch Enclosures Doors

Explore the details that bring your door to life. 

Glass Options

Glass Options

Hardware Options

Hardware Options

Rail and Stile Profiles

Rail and Stile Profiles

Need help choosing?
Need help choosing?

Every project is unique. If you’re not sure which wood is right for your space or exposure, 
send us a few details about your home — we’ll help you pick the right match. 

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Vintage Doors

66 South Main Street
Hammond, NY 13646

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