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David J. Soukup Construction, Inc.
4.6(
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceStorm Door - Install

Serving Gilbert, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

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"Dave arrived just as he promised and my door was installed in short time. I'm extremely satisfied with the door that Dave suggested I buy and very satisfied with the job that he did. He left his contact information in case I have any problems but I don't have any trepidation about the door being well installed."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
Asmus Home Services, LLC
5.0(
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Interior) - Install or ReplaceDoors - Repair+1 more

Serving Gilbert, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Dave was extremely nice and did an excellent job at repairing my roof in a timely manner. Dave explained everything that he was going to do m. Dave did just that! I’m so happy with the service that he provided us m, Dave is honest and reliable. Will for sure hire him again if I have anymore repairs that need completed."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Window Concepts of Iowa
3.4(
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Sliding Door - Install

Serving Gilbert, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Pleasant people to work with. Did a great job on siding and windows. A few bumps in communication along the way, but they responded well and made us happy. I had a small issue with a window trim wrap this spring and they were here within days and dwere done fixing it in less than an hour."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Doors questions, answered by experts

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

Steel doors have a few primary disadvantages. They’re hard to customize since they can’t be cut to fit an opening; they’re cumbersome and thus difficult to install on your own; and they don’t have the same aesthetic appeal as wood doors. Finally, while they’re highly durable and secure, they are susceptible to dents, scratches, and rusting.

Soft-close hinges are worth it if the benefits are a top priority. The biggest benefit of soft-close hinges is that they reduce stress on the cabinet frames, and extending the longevity of these pricey furnishings is a worthwhile investment. Plus, fixing noisy kitchen cabinets helps protect kids with careless fingers, reduces marks on the frames, and creates a quieter living space.

You should prime interior doors before painting for the best results. If you do paint directly on the wood, you could see some of the grain patterns show through the paint, in which case you’d need to apply additional coats. Priming the surface before painting will reduce the number of coats and can better cover the grain pattern for a clean, finished look.

Interior door thresholds are usually attached using finish nails, and some contractors will also use construction adhesive under the threshold to hold it in place. Exterior door thresholds are more commonly screwed to prevent them from pulling up when people step on the raised edge on the outside of the door. Exterior doors also include caulk sealant on the inside to prevent water and air from seeping through.

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