For homeowners, the decision to replace existing wood doors with iron doors involves a variety of reasons — increased security, less upkeep, improved energy efficiency and a design upgrade. The results are often a pleasant surprise: the initial investment can be comparable over time to maintenance costs for a wood door, and who knew that one iron entry door could so dramatically change the entire look of a house?
The perfect combination of brawn and beauty, San Marcos Iron Doors provide strong defense against break-ins while an elegant design statement definitely kicks up curb appeal. Energy efficiency is paramount, with each door insulated with injectable polyurethane — no hollow doors here — and double tempered and insulated glass. For the ultimate in home comfort, their newest option is the thermal break iron door tested against extreme weather conditions. Custom paint colors add the perfect finishing touch, including their new chrome paint for those who love the look of stainless steel on a budget.
Clients are guided through the design, production and installation process down to the last detail. A portfolio of completed projects shows before and after images — from wood doors to a round top iron double door with glass panels that open for easy cleaning; a round top iron single door featuring Flemish glass and the Texas Lone Star; a tall eyebrow-top iron single door with a full-length glass panel; and a home makeover complete with a front door, back door with accordion panels, balcony railings and interior glass stair railings creating a modern, clean design from what was originally traditional.
To help clients visualize the change from wood to iron, it’s technology to the rescue! They can take a picture of your exterior with its existing wood door and Photoshop an exquisite new iron door in its place. And, as always at San Marcos Iron Doors, they can design and produce an original iron door from a simple client sketch.
Happy homeowners are enthusiastic about the transformation, often citing that iron doors opened a whole new world for them. One was particularly impressed with a complex installation: “Once complete, you would have thought it was the original door that came with the house.” Said another: “This was a great home improvement investment and far cheaper than buying a new house. We are raving fans!”
San Marcos Iron Doors is the premiere custom wrought iron door company in the market with 35 years’ experience in handcrafted doors, railings, staircases, furniture, sculptures and much more. They have four Texas locations with showrooms at 2525 IH35 South, San Marcos, 512-949-3667; 219 West Nakoma, San Antonio, 210-651-3201; and their newest location in San Antonio at 18730 Stone Oak Parkway, 210-446-4459. For more information, visit www.sanmarcosirondoors.com.