FAQs
What finishes and colors do you offer?
We offer a number of high-quality
finishes or will provide a primed unit for you to apply a painted top coat.
If you want your unit sanded and ready for you to finish, we can do that
too. Please see our
Finishes page.
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What kinds of finish do you use and how many coats?
For stained interior doors and windows we apply the stain coat and 3 coats
of catalyzed lacquer. For our exterior units, we apply the stain coat
and 3 coats of catalyzed polyurethane. Our interior and exterior primed
units receive a white, alkyd-based primer which can be top-coated with
either a latex or oil-based paint. Please see our
Finishes page for stain colors.
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What are your standard mullion sizes?
By mullions, we mean the wood pieces that hold glass panels together. Our
mullions are 1 1/2" wide. Of course we can provide widths to meet your
specific design needs - just ask us. Please see our
Technical Info page for sizes and
profiles.
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What is stave core construction?
Stave core provides the most stable, longest-lasting, solid wood door
construction. The stiles and rails are made up of 1 1/8" thick pieces of
wood, glued together and then veneered with the species of your choice.
Please see our Technical Info page for a
typical cross-section.
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How many species of wood do you offer?
We specialize in African Mahogany, which is an excellent
choice for both beauty and durability. We offer practically
any domestic wood species, including cherry, walnut, white
oak, red oak, ponderosa pine, chestnut, poplar, etc...
For our African woods, please see our
Lumber page.
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How difficult is it to maintain wood doors and windows?
Your Starke Millwork doors and windows have been
manufactured to last for years. As for any piece of wood,
the finish requires periodic maintenance to keep it looking
its best and to protect the wood from the elements.
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How well do wood doors and windows hold up?
As long as your unit is properly finished and maintained
regularly, our wood doors and windows will last as long as
your home or business.
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How long does it take to get a door or window?
Typical lead times range from 6 to 8 weeks. Production
and delivery times will vary based on the number, type and
complexity of the units. Please call us and we will do
whatever is possible to ensure your order is delivered in a
timely manner.
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How long does it take to get moulding?
Typical lead times range from 1 to 2 weeks. Production
and delivery times will vary based on the footage.
Please call us and we will do whatever is possible to ensure
your order is delivered in a timely manner. Please see
our Mouldings page.
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What hardware do you supply?
We provide Hager hinges for our interior and
exterior doors in the finish of your choice. For exterior
doors we supply either Accurate sectional or ADA saddles in
either bronze or aluminum, or Schlegel Hydrosill thresholds
in aluminum and Q-LON weather stripping in either brown or
white. For twin doors, we will install astragals and
either flush bolts or GU 3-point security locks. We will
install other hardware of your choice, including mail slots,
specialty hinges (SOSS, RIXSON, etc...) to meet your design
requirements.
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Do I buy from you directly or from a retailer/distributor?
We sell directly to you.
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Do you have doors, windows and mouldings in stock?
No we don't. We make everything to order.
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What is the ordering process?
Give us a call and tell us what style, size and wood species you want. We will provide a quote, and once we agree on the price, then we will draw up detailed shop drawings for your review and approval. Once approved, we will begin the manufacturing process.
For mouldings, call us and let us know which profile you want, linear
footage and wood species. We will tell you the cost/foot. Once
we agree on the price, we will begin making your moulding.
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