Three (3) Luxury Teak Doors | Custom Exterior Door | Wood Door
David-Los Angeles USA

1. Mon, 01-Aug-2005 >> The first photo update is scheduled for 01-Oct-2005
2. Mon, 01-Aug-2005 >> WoodLtd Studio will provide a Certificate of Authenticity for no extra cost if requested...
3. Fri, 05-Aug-2005 >> The prime quality wood has been selected. Next week on 11-Aug-2005 we'll cut the wood and on 17-Aug-2005 we'll place it into the kiln for drying. The drying process will last for 3-4 weeks and the moisture content will be checked weekly by electronic devices... Next update in 2 weeks on Friday, 19-Aug-2005
4. Fri, 19-Aug-2005 >> The wood will remain in kiln till 15-Sep-2005, next update on Thursday, 01-Sep-2005...
5. Thu, 15-Sep-2005 >> To ensure a prime wood quality we decided to keep the wood in kiln until 27-Sep-2005. Next update on 01-Oct-2005
6. Sat, 01-Oct-2005 >> We removed the wood from the kiln and measured the moisture content. The moisture is still high and between 12.7 and 17%. We MUST dry the wood to maximum 10%. The wood is going back to kiln for 2-3 more weeks...
7. Fri, 14-Oct-2005 >> The wood was removed from the kiln and it is dry. Currently we assemble all doors. Carving will start next week. Three MPG movies for download are at http://www.woodroyal.com/lopresti/  Next update on Tuesday, 01-Nov-2005

8. Sat, 29-Oct-2005 >> Carving in progress. Three more MPEG movies are available for download at http://www.woodroyal.com/lopresti/. Will post new pictures tomorrow, Sunday 30-Oct-2005 Bad news, we're running late about 6-8 weeks...
9. Sun, 30-Oct-2005 >> The carving of CARDR111/06 should be finished by mid November. Will start carving MEXDR118/17 the following day, 16-18 November. Will assemble MORDR115/19 around 05-Nov-2005. The wood is in prime state and in perfect quality. The moisture is below 11%. Next update on 15-Nov with more pictures and MPG clips... BTW: I hope you like the piano music :-)
10. Tue, 15-Nov-2005 >> Today's MPG movies are ready for download at http://www.woodroyal.com/lopresti/  CARDR111/06: carving of one slab is finished. The carving of the second slab expected to be finished by 15-Dec-2005 MEXDR118/17: The carving of the entire door is completed. Next week we'll apply the color. MORDR115/19: We'll start painting the door on 20-Nov-2005. Next update on 01-Dec-2005.
11. Wed, 30-Nov-2005 >> We expect to finish all doors in 3 weeks and around 22-Dec-2005. New MPG movies are ready for download at http://www.woodroyal.com/lopresti/ Next update on Thursday, 15-Dec-2005...
12. Fri, 16-Dec-2005 >> CARDR111/06 carving is completed, sanding and color are next. MEXDR118/17 starting Dec 17th we'll apply the color. MORDR115/19 will start art painting on 19-Dec-2005. Expect to ship all doors on 20-Jan-2006
13. Thu, 05-Jan-2006 >> We apply stain and do finishing now. All doors should be ready for shipping by 25-Jan-2006
14. Mon, 16-Jan-2006 >> We continue to apply stain and do finishing now. All doors expect to be ready for shipping by 25-Jan-2006
15. Wed, 15-Feb-2006 >> All doors are finished and ready for shipment. Will mount the frame on MORDR115/19 this week...
16. Wed, 08-Mar-2006 >> Doors are finished, ready and waiting for shipment...
17. Tue, 20-Jun-2006 >> Door have been waiting for balance payment and shipping since 15-Feb-2006

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Latin name "Tectona Grandis Linn". Teak or Golden Teak is the king of hardwoods and it's one of the world's most valuable timbers, recognized for its durability and stability. Teak is more durable than any other hardwood and has unparalleled rich beauty. Teak can withstand all types of weather. Ancient Burmese and Thai royalty considered teak to be a royal tree. It has been the pillar of the shipbuilding industry for centuries. The decks of the Titanic were covered in Teak, and the wood is as good today as the day she sank on 1912. Teak is also used in the Middle East oil industry as one of the very few timbers that can withstand the punishing heat of the desert and will not readily catch fire. Teak can withstand harsh chemicals, and is resistant to fungi, rot and termites. Unlike other woods, teak does not turn black when in contact with metals. It looks best when applied transparent and light colors...

KILN-DRYING

All wood in the oven for three (3) weeks to a moisture content of 10-12% followed by one (1) week of resting to reabsorb moisture in the air to ~14%. The moisture level is measured by electronic instruments.

PANELS

Structural hardwood V-grooved minimizes the possibility of a joint separation. Permanently bonded with watertype-1 glue.

STILES & RAIL CONSTRUCTION

Mortise and tenon, glued with exterior Type-1 waterproof glue. Because wood tends to warp when it becomes damp, we make vertical rails from two separate pieces of wood, then laminating them together lengthwise, with the grain running in opposite directions. The same is done with the stiles. Then when moisture penetrates the door, the laminated pieces tend to bow in opposite directions, negating the warping effect.

MOLDING

Molding around lites and panels. Certain designs have recessed molding.

PANEL END SEALING

All panels are end sealed with under coat paint before the door is assembled to minimize shrinking and swelling.

Authentic hand carving by best Thailands craftsmen. No routers, no machine tools are used. Over 4,000 carving styles available for doors frames casing and lintels in many categories such as Americana, animals, architectural, Asian, business, Disney, dragons, mythology, nautical, wildlife and much more...

1. 12-Step PermaLane II
2. Penetrating wiping stain sets the color
3. Three Separate coats of alkyd moisture seal with fine sanding between coats
4. Two coats of imported from Germany Bayer Brand catalyzed Poly-Urethane with ultraviolet absorbers. Light sanding between coats
5. Stain brightener applied
6. Detailed hand rubbed to smooth satin finish

SANDING

Machine sanded with super fine No. 220 grit paper followed by detailed hand sanding. No machine or cross grain sand marks. Ready for finish.

PACKING

Each door is individually poly bagged and boxed with 300# psi doubled wall cardboard and placed in wooden crate.

FUMIGATION

Every door together with wood crating, pallet and all Non-Manufactured Wood Packing Material (NMWP) to be fumigated with Methyl Bromide [CH3Br] and are free from wood termites. Formal Certificate of Fumigation is provided according to wood import regulations of European Union, United States, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

WARRANTY

The-Wood Studio 2-Years Limited Warranty

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

We issue a Lifetime Certificate of Authenticity. The-Wood Studio certifies that every door we design and make is by order only. This is an original and authentic product. It is genuine and the only one made by The-Wood Studio. It is not a replica, a rebuild or repair; it has been newly built by skilled artisan. No two doors are identical, thus making each one of a kind. Only authentic hand carving is performed, no routers or machine tools of any type are used.

1. Insurance 100% from damage or loss by US company
2. US based shipping company in charge
3. Sea-freight from Bangkok Thailand to Los Angeles, USA
4. Transit Time: 26 days

Updated 29-Oct-2005