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This project highlights a high-impact exterior upgrade for a residential property flip in Philadelphia, featuring modern white vinyl siding paired with bold black window trim for maximum resale appeal.
Designed with ROI in mind, this siding installation transforms an older structure into a clean, contemporary asset that stands out in today’s competitive real estate market. Clean lines, neutral tones, and sharp contrast help attract buyers and increase perceived value.
Scope included full exterior prep on an existing home and efficient installation of durable, low-maintenance vinyl siding, ideal for long-term performance with minimal upkeep—perfect for investors looking to reduce future costs.
The front entry and porch were upgraded to create a strong first impression, while large window layouts enhance natural light and buyer appeal.
This project is a prime example of strategic exterior renovation for house flips, rental properties, and investment portfolios, delivering both visual impact and practical durability.
✅ Investor-friendly timelines & pricing
✅ Serving Philadelphia & Montgomery County
✅ Experienced with flips, rentals, and resale-focused renovations

This project highlights a high-impact exterior upgrade for a residential property flip in Philadelphia, featuring modern white vinyl siding paired with bold black window trim for maximum resale appeal.
Designed with ROI in mind, this siding installation transforms an older structure into a clean, contemporary asset that stands out in today’s competitive real estate market. Clean lines, neutral tones, and sharp contrast help attract buyers and increase perceived value.
Scope included full exterior prep on an existing home and efficient installation of durable, low-maintenance vinyl siding, ideal for long-term performance with minimal upkeep—perfect for investors looking to reduce future costs.
The front entry and porch were upgraded to create a strong first impression, while large window layouts enhance natural light and buyer appeal.
This project is a prime example of strategic exterior renovation for house flips, rental properties, and investment portfolios, delivering both visual impact and practical durability.
✅ Investor-friendly timelines & pricing
✅ Serving Philadelphia & Montgomery County
✅ Experienced with flips, rentals, and resale-focused renovations

This project highlights a high-impact exterior upgrade for a residential property flip in Philadelphia, featuring modern white vinyl siding paired with bold black window trim for maximum resale appeal.
Designed with ROI in mind, this siding installation transforms an older structure into a clean, contemporary asset that stands out in today’s competitive real estate market. Clean lines, neutral tones, and sharp contrast help attract buyers and increase perceived value.
Scope included full exterior prep on an existing home and efficient installation of durable, low-maintenance vinyl siding, ideal for long-term performance with minimal upkeep—perfect for investors looking to reduce future costs.
The front entry and porch were upgraded to create a strong first impression, while large window layouts enhance natural light and buyer appeal.
This project is a prime example of strategic exterior renovation for house flips, rental properties, and investment portfolios, delivering both visual impact and practical durability.
✅ Investor-friendly timelines & pricing
✅ Serving Philadelphia & Montgomery County
✅ Experienced with flips, rentals, and resale-focused renovations
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We closed off the open formal dining room, so it became a den with artistic barn doors, which created a more private entrance/foyer. We removed the wall between the kitchen and living room, including the fireplace, to create a great room. We also closed off an open staircase to build a wall with a dual focal point — it accommodates the TV and fireplace. We added a double-wide slider to the sunroom turning it into a happy play space that connects indoor and outdoor living areas.
We reduced the size of the entrance to the powder room to create mudroom lockers. The kitchen was given a double island to fit the family’s cooking and entertaining needs, and we used a balance of warm (e.g., beautiful blue cabinetry in the kitchen) and cool colors to add a happy vibe to the space. Our design studio chose all the furnishing and finishes for each room to enhance the space's final look.
Builder Partner – Parsetich Custom Homes
Photographer - Sarah Shields
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Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis.
For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
To learn more about this project, click here:
https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/hard-working-haven/

This porch, located in Grant Park, had been the same for many years with typical rocking chairs and a couch. The client wanted to make it feel more like an outdoor room and add much needed storage for gardening tools, an outdoor dining option, and a better flow for seating and conversation.
My thought was to add plants to provide a more cozy feel, along with the rugs, which are made from recycled plastic and easy to clean. To add curtains on the north and south sides of the porch; this reduces rain entry, wind exposure, and adds privacy.
This renovation was designed by Heidi Reis of Abode Agency LLC who serves clients in Atlanta including but not limited to Intown neighborhoods such as: Grant Park, Inman Park, Midtown, Kirkwood, Candler Park, Lindberg area, Martin Manor, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Decatur, and Avondale Estates.
For more information on working with Heidi Reis, click here: https://www.AbodeAgency.Net/

We closed off the open formal dining room, so it became a den with artistic barn doors, which created a more private entrance/foyer. We removed the wall between the kitchen and living room, including the fireplace, to create a great room. We also closed off an open staircase to build a wall with a dual focal point — it accommodates the TV and fireplace. We added a double-wide slider to the sunroom turning it into a happy play space that connects indoor and outdoor living areas.
We reduced the size of the entrance to the powder room to create mudroom lockers. The kitchen was given a double island to fit the family’s cooking and entertaining needs, and we used a balance of warm (e.g., beautiful blue cabinetry in the kitchen) and cool colors to add a happy vibe to the space. Our design studio chose all the furnishing and finishes for each room to enhance the space's final look.
Builder Partner – Parsetich Custom Homes
Photographer - Sarah Shields
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Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis.
For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
To learn more about this project, click here:
https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/hard-working-haven/

u2014 ALE: Wayne Rain Garden
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
u2014 ALE: Wayne Rain Garden
Terren Landscapes http://www.terrenlandscapes.com
2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence winner
Category: Residential Up to $15,000
Award Level: Gold
Project Description:
Our company was contracted by the client to provide a creative solution to an ongoing drainage problem. Their property is located within 30 feet of a local stream that collects storm water from the surrounding area. The nearby stream and high water table caused the lawn area at the side of their home to flood and to remain waterlogged for a few days after each storm. The client not only had difficulty growing plants in the existing conditions, but also had a problem with mosquitoes due to standing water.
Our goal was to design a self-contained, naturalistic rain garden that slowed storm water runoff, allowed for percolation, and promoted infiltration while permitting excess clean water to enter the nearby stream with diminished force. As designed, the rain garden allows the earth to slowly and more naturally
absorb excess storm water while filtering out toxins such as excess nitrogen and phosphorous which are frequently found in the landscape, therefore reducing the contaminants entering the stream.
A percolation test was conducted with criteria of absorbing a one-inch rainstorm within four hours without overflow. The one-inch storm calculation included an existing downspout from the home, which would be piped into the rain garden to reduce roof runoff. The first test failed due to a deep layer of high clay-content soil. Excavation continued until a layer of sandy loam was reached, the percolation test was repeated, and a successful test result was achieved. Next, the entire rain garden basin was excavated to the sandy loam layer and the soil amended with compost and sand to create a highly porous planting media.
Geotextile fabric was placed to help reduce migration of the surface stone into the soil and allow for minimal maintenance. Gravel, river stone and small boulders were carefully placed to achieve the look of a natural streambed.
A palette of mostly native plants with a few non-invasive ornamentals were chosen for their ability to survive in extreme conditions ranging from floods to drought and were placed according to their specific preferences.
Wetland plants were chosen for the lowest portion of the rain garden as that area remains saturated for longer periods of time, with a Chionanthus virginicus as a focal point surrounded by irises and ferns at the lowest depth.
Plants tolerant of drier conditions were chosen for the upper edges of the garden. The beautiful colors of Monarda, Ligularia, Eupatorium, Solidago, Chelone, and Rudbeckia were scattered within the upper edge, while movement and softness were incorporated by use of the graceful Nassella that lines the border. Finally, winter interest was provided with a backdrop of Cornus sericea.
As built, this small rain garden creates tremendous impact by decreasing the amount of storm water runoff not only on our client's property, but also in the neighboring stream. It serves as a means of slowing the water and providing an area for infiltration back into the earth. The plants provide a habitat for birds, butterflies, and insects, working in harmony with nature and providing beautiful visual interest year-round.
Photo Credit:
Lisa C. Falls

This porch, located in Grant Park, had been the same for many years with typical rocking chairs and a couch. The client wanted to make it feel more like an outdoor room and add much needed storage for gardening tools, an outdoor dining option, and a better flow for seating and conversation.
My thought was to add plants to provide a more cozy feel, along with the rugs, which are made from recycled plastic and easy to clean. To add curtains on the north and south sides of the porch; this reduces rain entry, wind exposure, and adds privacy.
This renovation was designed by Heidi Reis of Abode Agency LLC who serves clients in Atlanta including but not limited to Intown neighborhoods such as: Grant Park, Inman Park, Midtown, Kirkwood, Candler Park, Lindberg area, Martin Manor, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Decatur, and Avondale Estates.
For more information on working with Heidi Reis, click here: https://www.AbodeAgency.Net/

This porch, located in Grant Park, had been the same for many years with typical rocking chairs and a couch. The client wanted to make it feel more like an outdoor room and add much needed storage for gardening tools, an outdoor dining option, and a better flow for seating and conversation.
My thought was to add plants to provide a more cozy feel, along with the rugs, which are made from recycled plastic and easy to clean. To add curtains on the north and south sides of the porch; this reduces rain entry, wind exposure, and adds privacy.
This renovation was designed by Heidi Reis of Abode Agency LLC who serves clients in Atlanta including but not limited to Intown neighborhoods such as: Grant Park, Inman Park, Midtown, Kirkwood, Candler Park, Lindberg area, Martin Manor, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Decatur, and Avondale Estates.
For more information on working with Heidi Reis, click here: https://www.AbodeAgency.Net/

We closed off the open formal dining room, so it became a den with artistic barn doors, which created a more private entrance/foyer. We removed the wall between the kitchen and living room, including the fireplace, to create a great room. We also closed off an open staircase to build a wall with a dual focal point — it accommodates the TV and fireplace. We added a double-wide slider to the sunroom turning it into a happy play space that connects indoor and outdoor living areas.
We reduced the size of the entrance to the powder room to create mudroom lockers. The kitchen was given a double island to fit the family’s cooking and entertaining needs, and we used a balance of warm (e.g., beautiful blue cabinetry in the kitchen) and cool colors to add a happy vibe to the space. Our design studio chose all the furnishing and finishes for each room to enhance the space's final look.
Builder Partner – Parsetich Custom Homes
Photographer - Sarah Shields
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Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis.
For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
To learn more about this project, click here:
https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/hard-working-haven/

We closed off the open formal dining room, so it became a den with artistic barn doors, which created a more private entrance/foyer. We removed the wall between the kitchen and living room, including the fireplace, to create a great room. We also closed off an open staircase to build a wall with a dual focal point — it accommodates the TV and fireplace. We added a double-wide slider to the sunroom turning it into a happy play space that connects indoor and outdoor living areas.
We reduced the size of the entrance to the powder room to create mudroom lockers. The kitchen was given a double island to fit the family’s cooking and entertaining needs, and we used a balance of warm (e.g., beautiful blue cabinetry in the kitchen) and cool colors to add a happy vibe to the space. Our design studio chose all the furnishing and finishes for each room to enhance the space's final look.
Builder Partner – Parsetich Custom Homes
Photographer - Sarah Shields
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Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis.
For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
To learn more about this project, click here:
https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/hard-working-haven/

We closed off the open formal dining room, so it became a den with artistic barn doors, which created a more private entrance/foyer. We removed the wall between the kitchen and living room, including the fireplace, to create a great room. We also closed off an open staircase to build a wall with a dual focal point — it accommodates the TV and fireplace. We added a double-wide slider to the sunroom turning it into a happy play space that connects indoor and outdoor living areas.
We reduced the size of the entrance to the powder room to create mudroom lockers. The kitchen was given a double island to fit the family’s cooking and entertaining needs, and we used a balance of warm (e.g., beautiful blue cabinetry in the kitchen) and cool colors to add a happy vibe to the space. Our design studio chose all the furnishing and finishes for each room to enhance the space's final look.
Builder Partner – Parsetich Custom Homes
Photographer - Sarah Shields
---
Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis.
For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
To learn more about this project, click here:
https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/hard-working-haven/

This porch, located in Grant Park, had been the same for many years with typical rocking chairs and a couch. The client wanted to make it feel more like an outdoor room and add much needed storage for gardening tools, an outdoor dining option, and a better flow for seating and conversation.
My thought was to add plants to provide a more cozy feel, along with the rugs, which are made from recycled plastic and easy to clean. To add curtains on the north and south sides of the porch; this reduces rain entry, wind exposure, and adds privacy.
This renovation was designed by Heidi Reis of Abode Agency LLC who serves clients in Atlanta including but not limited to Intown neighborhoods such as: Grant Park, Inman Park, Midtown, Kirkwood, Candler Park, Lindberg area, Martin Manor, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Decatur, and Avondale Estates.
For more information on working with Heidi Reis, click here: https://www.AbodeAgency.Net/

Photo credit Michael Moran.
The design for this client’s “dream house on the water” capitalizes on every opportunity to incorporate views of the Long Island Sound within the home. The placement and expanse of the fir windows and sliding doors underscore the water’s proximity. The interior gathering space spills out onto the raised outdoor deck and lap pool overlooking the seawall. Reducing the house’s carbon footprint is another priority, accomplished by generating renewable energy on site. The precise angle of the house on the property is calculated for optimal solar energy production by the rooftop photovoltaic panels and a geothermal system installed under the driveway provides heating and cooling for the house.
Due to the fact that the site is located on a floodplain, the ground floor of the house is raised and no basement is allowed. This presents a challenge in terms of carving out enough storage space in the main house that one might normally relegate to a basement. Rooms are efficiently sized and serve multiple functions and storage is built-in wherever possible.

Photo credit Michael Moran.
The design for this client’s “dream house on the water” capitalizes on every opportunity to incorporate views of the Long Island Sound within the home. The placement and expanse of the fir windows and sliding doors underscore the water’s proximity. The interior gathering space spills out onto the raised outdoor deck and lap pool overlooking the seawall. Reducing the house’s carbon footprint is another priority, accomplished by generating renewable energy on site. The precise angle of the house on the property is calculated for optimal solar energy production by the rooftop photovoltaic panels and a geothermal system installed under the driveway provides heating and cooling for the house.
Due to the fact that the site is located on a floodplain, the ground floor of the house is raised and no basement is allowed. This presents a challenge in terms of carving out enough storage space in the main house that one might normally relegate to a basement. Rooms are efficiently sized and serve multiple functions and storage is built-in wherever possible.

AFTER...
Amazing Backyard Transformations! Pool Renovation from dull to Dazzling!
This amazing transformation is the result of a pool renovation by Paragon Pools in Las Vegas.
The homeowner was seeking to update the pool with a more vibrant look. The pool renovation included a redesign of the spa spillway, new tile, new interior finish, and flagstone accents on the spa, spa steps, and seating bench.
Before and after photos.
Designers:
Joseph Michael Vassallo, CBP, PHTA Fellow, PHTA Builder of the Year 2012
Joseph Anthony Vassallo, CBP, PHTA Builder of the Year 2021
If your pool is more than 10 years old… you could benefit from a pool renovation.
New technology:
• Reduce utility consumption with energy efficient equipment, LED lights, and remote connectivity with smart phone app
• Better health by reducing chemical use with the introduction of UV and Ozone water quality systems and
• Improve safety with the latest safety devices and by replacing old drains with VGB compliant drains
What about an overall facelift to enhance the appearance and versatility of the backyard space.
• Is the interior finish/plaster chipping or stained?
• Do you have missing, cracked, or calcified tile?
• Discolored, uneven, or chipped decks?
• Water features that no longer work?
• Do you lack in-pool sitting space for your family and guests?
• Have you dreamed of having a wet deck to place a lounger on?
• Would you love to have a swim up bar for entertaining?
Serving these areas and communities: Lake Las Vegas * Boulder City * Henderson * Seven Hills * Anthem * MacDonald Highlands * MacDonald Ranch * Silverado Ranch * Green Valley Ranch * Inspirada * Southern Highlands * Summerlin * Sun City * Aliante * North Las Vegas * Sky Canyon * Centennial Hills * Providence * Spring Valley * Paradise, and others.

AFTER...
Amazing Backyard Transformations! Pool Renovation from dull to Dazzling!
This amazing transformation is the result of a pool renovation by Paragon Pools in Las Vegas.
The homeowner was seeking to update the pool with a more vibrant look. The pool renovation included a redesign of the spa spillway, new tile, new interior finish, and flagstone accents on the spa, spa steps, and seating bench.
Before and after photos.
Designers:
Joseph Michael Vassallo, CBP, PHTA Fellow, PHTA Builder of the Year 2012
Joseph Anthony Vassallo, CBP, PHTA Builder of the Year 2021
If your pool is more than 10 years old… you could benefit from a pool renovation.
New technology:
• Reduce utility consumption with energy efficient equipment, LED lights, and remote connectivity with smart phone app
• Better health by reducing chemical use with the introduction of UV and Ozone water quality systems and
• Improve safety with the latest safety devices and by replacing old drains with VGB compliant drains
What about an overall facelift to enhance the appearance and versatility of the backyard space.
• Is the interior finish/plaster chipping or stained?
• Do you have missing, cracked, or calcified tile?
• Discolored, uneven, or chipped decks?
• Water features that no longer work?
• Do you lack in-pool sitting space for your family and guests?
• Have you dreamed of having a wet deck to place a lounger on?
• Would you love to have a swim up bar for entertaining?
Serving these areas and communities: Lake Las Vegas * Boulder City * Henderson * Seven Hills * Anthem * MacDonald Highlands * MacDonald Ranch * Silverado Ranch * Green Valley Ranch * Inspirada * Southern Highlands * Summerlin * Sun City * Aliante * North Las Vegas * Sky Canyon * Centennial Hills * Providence * Spring Valley * Paradise, and others.

Your front door is your best defender. It protects you, your family, and your most valuable personal belongings from theft and damage.
Special feature is a durable aluminum profiles that enhance both aesthetics and security.
Furthermore, VDom Doors insulate your home from extreme weather conditions, as well as unwanted animals, insects, and dust from entering.
Our doors have several superior features:
- Single sheet of metal is used in construction. No welded seams are best as these can significantly weaken the structural integrity of the entranceway. Our doors are also more resilient to mechanic damage, such as sledgehammer strikes.
- The advantage of a single, non-welded door is that it reduces interior internal condensation. Over time, condensation can negatively affect the door mechanisms.
- Stiffening Ribs: These non-visible details add to our door's security.
- Quality insulation serves to reduce unwanted external noise, as well as protect against extreme heat, and severe cold.
Introducing our modern exterior entrance door, a sleek and stylish addition to any contemporary home or building. Crafted from a single sheet of metal, this door features a sturdy metal frame and threshold for added durability and security. The exterior design boasts a sophisticated gray graphite color with four horizontal strips, while the interior design features a crisp white color with four matching horizontal strips for a cohesive look. The simple yet striking design is perfect for those who prefer a minimalist aesthetic. Trust the Deux collection, the leading name in modern front doors, for a product that's both stylish and functional. Upgrade your entrance with our modern exterior entrance door today.
Model - 1055 Deux
Color - Teak
Door thickness - 3 1/4"
Frame thickness - 4"
Exterior design - vertical inserts, glass with mirrored effect. Coating of the door - Teak wood
Interior design - glass with mirrored effect. Coating of the door - White Enamel.
Hardware included:
- Metal frame 4" thick - dimensions of the door with frame is 38" x 82". If sidelites are included - come in separate packaging
- Metal threshold.
- Plate-type, primary lock for armoured type of steel doors, locked by 3 key turns, doors are captured in 3 places. The lock has replaceable core and 5 keys.
- Cylinder K2.
- Hinges Combi Arialdo.
- Turnknob for lock.
- Armor plate for the lock.
- Stainless steel Handle
Custom keypad lock can be purchased.

Your front door is your best defender. It protects you, your family, and your most valuable personal belongings from theft and damage.
Special feature is a durable aluminum profiles that enhance both aesthetics and security.
Furthermore, VDom Doors insulate your home from extreme weather conditions, as well as unwanted animals, insects, and dust from entering.
Our doors have several superior features:
- Single sheet of metal is used in construction. No welded seams are best as these can significantly weaken the structural integrity of the entranceway. Our doors are also more resilient to mechanic damage, such as sledgehammer strikes.
- The advantage of a single, non-welded door is that it reduces interior internal condensation. Over time, condensation can negatively affect the door mechanisms.
- Stiffening Ribs: These non-visible details add to our door's security.
- Quality insulation serves to reduce unwanted external noise, as well as protect against extreme heat, and severe cold.
Introducing our modern exterior entrance door, a sleek and stylish addition to any contemporary home or building. Crafted from a single sheet of metal, this door features a sturdy Aluminum frame and threshold for added durability and security. The simple yet striking design is perfect for those who prefer a minimalist aesthetic. Trust the RONEX collection, the leading name in modern front doors, for a product that's both stylish and functional. Upgrade your entrance with our modern exterior entrance door today.
Model - 0144 RONEX
Color - Grey
Door thickness - 3 1/4"
Frame thickness - 4"
Exterior design - vertical black inserts, glass with mirrored/clear effect. Coating of the door - Grey Enamel
Interior design - glass with mirrored/clear effect. Coating of the door - Black Enamel.
Hardware included:
- Aluminum frame 4" thick - Dimensions of the door including frame is 72" x 84". If sidelites are included - come in separate packaging
- Aluminum threshold.
- Plate-type, primary mortise lock for armoured type of Aluminum doors, locked by 3 key turns, doors are captured in 3 places. The lock has replaceable core and 5 keys.
- Heavy-Duty Cylinder.
- Hinges Wala.
- Turnknob for lock.
- Armor plate for the lock.
- 2 Bar Handles.
VDom smart lock option provides keyless fingerprint access and is available as an add-on.

Our doors have several superior features:
- Single sheet of metal is used in construction. No welded seams are best as these can significantly weaken the structural integrity of the entranceway. Our doors are also more resilient to mechanic damage, such as sledgehammer strikes.
- The advantage of a single, non-welded door is that it reduces interior internal condensation. Over time, condensation can negatively affect the door mechanisms.
- Stiffening Ribs: These non-visible details add to our door's security.
- Quality insulation serves to reduce unwanted external noise, as well as protect against extreme heat, and severe cold.
Introducing our modern exterior entrance door, a sleek and stylish addition to any contemporary home or building. Crafted from a single sheet of metal, this door features a sturdy metal frame and threshold for added durability and security. The exterior design boasts a sophisticated gray graphite color with four horizontal strips, while the interior design features a crisp white color with four matching horizontal strips for a cohesive look. The simple yet striking design is perfect for those who prefer a minimalist aesthetic. Trust the Deux collection, the leading name in modern front doors, for a product that's both stylish and functional. Upgrade your entrance with our modern exterior entrance door today.
Model - 1055 Deux
Color - Teak
Door thickness - 3 1/4"
Frame thickness - 4"
Exterior design - vertical inserts, glass with mirrored effect. Coating of the door - Teak wood
Interior design - glass with mirrored effect. Coating of the door - White Enamel.
Hardware included:
- Metal frame 4" thick - dimensions of the door with frame is 38" x 82". If sidelites are included - come in separate packaging
- Metal threshold.
- Plate-type, primary lock for armoured type of steel doors, locked by 3 key turns, doors are captured in 3 places. The lock has replaceable core and 5 keys.
- Cylinder K2.
- Hinges Combi Arialdo.
- Turnknob for lock.
- Armor plate for the lock.
- Stainless steel Handle
Custom keypad lock can be purchased.
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