Dragonwood Doors
Providing premium doors that are open wide with possibilities, Dragonwood Doors offers those who crave craftsmanship a ready solution. “We stock the exterior and interior doors that you see on our website, which can be delivered within 48 hours,” shares Brett Schnell, President of Dragonwood Doors.
With proprietary access to Medieval Walnut and Coco woods, these exotic species provide the rich grain and the durability that make modern or traditional designs stand the test of time—with outstanding beauty. “The Medieval Walnut has crystal black distressing throughout the grain, giving it an old-world look with every plank unique,” describes Brett. “It’s an extremely hard wood and this greater density provides enhanced R-value and a longer life product. The wood is also kiln dried, offering less shrinkage and more stability than local woods.”
Available in wide planks, which afford more creativity in design, it is an ideal option for luxury homes as it complements stately features. Both woods have richness in grain and colour, making them some of the finest hardwoods available. “We also sell our exotic lumber to other manufacturers or end users so that they can match other elements of the décor such as millwork, staircases, and furniture,” offers Brett. “We now stock an array of giant pivot doors, which are 58-inches wide and up to nine feet tall,” adds Brett. Featuring a grand front entry with unique function, they are also very easy to open and provide a smooth, near effortless movement that is surprising for a 600-pound door. Designed to fulfill the needs of evolving modern architecture, these doors are growing in demand as transitional designs embrace the blending of styles with increasing popularity.
“The current trend is ‘huge’. Ten years ago, a 36-inch wide door was considered large, but now a 58-inch door is becoming more the norm and is accessible,” says Brett. Due to its bottom mount versus side hinge function, this allows very large doors to operate like small doors. “Designs are now just bigger, thicker, heavier, and more grand—they are becoming more of a statement than a front entry.”
This summer they will be opening a new showroom in Calgary and will be unveiling the newest generation of iron doors—the Iron Coastline. Partnering with ASI Iron Doors of Edmonton, this will offer two new showrooms where one can find the best wood and iron doors available.