Engineering for Exposures
Engineering for Exposures
Construction Methods for Tough Exterior Exposures
No wood door manufacturer engineers their doors to withstand tough exposures like Simpson. And no one backs their exterior wood door like Simpson, with extended warranties and warranties that apply even with no building overhang. See warranties If your door will be exposed to the elements, consider the following construction types when selecting your Simpson door.
Performance Series® Upgrades
Performance Series is a selection of heavy-duty door components that deliver maximum protection for your finely crafted Simpson door. We currently offer two Performance Series options, UltraBlock® and WaterBarrier® technologies. The combination of these two technologies creates a door suited for the toughest exposures. And this protection is delivered without sacrificing the charm and craftsmanship you've come to expect from a Simpson door. After all, a beautiful door is only worth having if you can protect it.
WaterBarrier® Technology
Five-year warranty, no overhang required
One-piece Medium Density Overlay (MDO) on the outside for the very toughest exposures – commonly used on concrete forms and street signs
Minimizes the possibility of stile and rail separation
Eliminates checking on the face of the door
Excellent durability and resists moisture absorption
Overlay has thermoset acrylic latex primer topcoat, resulting in superior paint application
Can use water or alkyd-based paints on finish
PVC glazing bead and bar components provide moisture resistance
Choose any species to match interior architecture
Available for virtually any door design
UltraBlock® Technology
Five-year warranty
Composite block material finger-jointed into the bottom of the stiles eliminates water infiltration
Minimizes stile and rail separation
Eliminates bottom rail and lower stile decay
Reduces buckling and swelling of bottom rail and lower stile components
Improves warp resistance
Available for all 1¾" and 2¼" thick doors
