Custom Exterior Wood Doors

Built one at a time in our St-Eustache workshop, our exterior doors pair the nobility of solid wood with thermal performance designed for the Quebec climate.

An exterior wood entry door is more than a functional element. It is the piece that welcomes, that protects, and that sets the architectural tone for the entire façade. At MICHELENA, we have built custom doors for more than 20 years for homes and commercial buildings that refuse the ordinary. Carved panels, integrated stained glass, curved transoms or clean contemporary designs. Anything is possible when the starting point is a noble material and a workshop that masters the art of shaping it.

Designed to withstand Quebec’s temperature swings while keeping its beauty over the years. Species choice, frame thickness and surface treatment are set per project.

Species selected for exterior use

For exterior doors, we mainly work white oak and sapele mahogany, two species chosen for their stability and natural resistance to climate variations. Other noble species are available on request. Thickness ranges from 2¼ inches for standard doors up to 5 inches for monumental or pivot doors.

See our wood species guide

Every custom door is delivered with a set of features built to guarantee performance and longevity in a northern climate.

Selected noble wood (mainly white oak or sapele mahogany)
Thickness from 2¼ to 5 inches depending on model and configuration
Exterior finish resistant to UV and humidity
Integrated weatherstripping and aluminum threshold
Tempered glazing (single, double or triple) as needed
Prestige hardware available (brands distributed by MICHELENA)

Steel and fiberglass entry doors dominate the residential market. And yet wood remains the only material that combines three essential properties.

Wood is a natural insulator 400 times more effective than steel. A 2¼-inch door delivers an R-value above its metal equivalents, reducing winter heat loss. For reinforced insulation, monumental configurations can reach 5 inches in thickness.

A scratch, an impact or surface wear can be corrected by sanding and refinishing. Dented steel or cracked fiberglass gets replaced. Wood gets restored.

Visible grain, depth of tone, warmth to the touch. No synthetic material reproduces this physical presence. It is what makes the difference between a door and an entrance.

Four steps to obtain an exterior door perfectly suited to your home.

Meeting in person or remotely to define style, dimensions, species and options. Plans and photos of the current façade are welcome.

Technical drawing produced by our team. Validation of dimensions, glazing, hardware and finish before manufacturing starts.

An exterior door passes through the hands of a single artisan who follows every step. Cutting, assembly, optional carving, stained glass installation if ordered, and application of a surface treatment designed for Quebec freeze-thaw cycles. Lead time depends on order complexity.

Protected delivery to your site. Installation can be entrusted to one of our partners or to your contractor for final on-site adjustments.

Explore the residential and commercial entry door projects. Sapele mahogany, white oak, with or without glazing, classic or single-block pivot.

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Quebec winters, species choice, maintenance frequency, classic-vs-pivot comparison: questions about exterior doors almost always follow this path. Here are the answers in that order.

For the Quebec climate, white oak and sapele mahogany dominate. The choice between them depends on the visual rendering: white oak for an open, luminous grain, sapele mahogany for a warmer tone and tighter grain. Other species are possible on request, but fall outside the standard for exterior use.

A classic door opens on hinges fixed to the frame. A pivot door turns on a vertical axis located inside the door, which allows for much larger dimensions and a unique architectural presence. MICHELENA pivot doors can reach 5 inches in thickness for monumental formats.

Three elements deliver climate resistance. Wood thickness (2¼ to 5 inches depending on configuration), the exterior finish resistant to UV and humidity, and the integrated weatherstripping with aluminum threshold. With regular maintenance, a MICHELENA door makes it through winters without deformation or cracking.

A visual inspection in spring to spot any wear in the finish. Clean with mild soap and water, followed by a finish-restoration product twice a year to preserve the appearance and protection of the wood. Exterior doors, particularly exposed to sun and weather, call for extra attention, especially when they face south or receive heavy UV exposure.

Yes, in some cases. All our doors are custom-made and adapted to each project. That said, the performance, weathertightness and durability of an exterior door depend as much on the frame as on the door itself. This is why we generally favour building a complete set comprising the door and its matching frame. When a project calls for a metal frame, we usually build a custom interior wood frame to ensure a precise fit and optimal performance. While it is sometimes possible to build a new door for an existing frame, particularly an older one, this approach can involve compromises in fit, weathertightness and the final result. For this reason, we assess each situation individually and recommend the solution that offers the best long-term performance.

Tell us about your home. Dimensions, architectural style, desired species. Our team prepares a technical drawing and personalized support to bring your vision to life.

An exterior wood door that commands respect

First impressions begin at the front door

Anatomy of a MICHELENA exterior door

Species selected for exterior use

What is included in every order

Why wood outperforms steel and fiberglass

Superior thermal insulation

Full repairability

Architectural presence

From the first meeting to installation

See our exterior doors in context

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Choosing and maintaining an exterior wood door

Which wood species is best suited to an exterior door?

What is the difference between a classic-opening door and a pivot door?

How does a wood door hold up through Quebec winters?

How often should an exterior wood door be maintained?

Can a wood door be installed in an existing frame?

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