External Doors

The Montague

Tudor Half-Glazed Oak Door

A Tudor-style half-glazed door balancing period character with natural light.

Front elevation of The Montague: three diamond-leaded lights with pointed heads above three moulded panels, with carved spandrels in the frame

Tudor Half-Glazed Door

Character With Natural Light

The Montague pairs three leaded lights with three moulded panels below, set within a framed oak door.

It suits doors where light matters but the door still needs the substance of period joinery. The balance of oak and glass can be adjusted to the opening, from a single modest light to a more generously glazed door.

CAD drawing of The Montague: front and rear elevations of the half-glazed door, with three diamond-leaded lights above three moulded panels

How It Is Made

Leaded Lights Over Oak Panels

Once the price is agreed, every door is drawn in CAD for your approval before making begins. These are the details that define The Montague.

I

Framed Construction

Oak stiles and rails are joined with mortice and tenon joints, and a broad middle rail divides the glazing from the panels below. The frame has a pointed head with carved spandrels.

II

Leaded Lights

Three lights with pointed heads, divided by oak mullions and drawn with diamond leading.

III

Panelled Lower Half

Three moulded panels sit below the middle rail, lining up with the lights above.

Door Details

Details Considered Around Every Opening

Each door can be specified around the building, the level of exposure and the way it will be used day to day.

01

Insurance-Approved Locking Options

Insurance-approved locks can be specified around the door design, the security required and the character of the ironmongery.

02

Draught Proofing

Discreet seals are considered with the frame so the door remains practical without losing its traditional appearance.

03

Threshold Bars

Thresholds and weather bars are detailed around the opening, exposure and floor levels.

04

Traditional Ironmongery

Handles, latches, hinges, knockers and escutcheons can be chosen to suit the period and weight of the door.

05

Glazing Options

Where natural light is needed, glass, glazing bars and mouldings are proportioned as part of the whole design.

06

Made-To-Measure Frames

Frames, linings, cills and surrounding joinery can be made with the door for a properly resolved installation.

07

Solid Timber Construction

Doors are built with traditional joinery methods and sections suited to long-term external use.

08

Finishes And Colour

Oak finishes, painted finishes and colour matching can be developed around the building and surrounding joinery.

09

Listed Building Sensitivity

Details can be informed by existing joinery, historic references or conservation requirements where appropriate.

For Transitional Spaces

A practical choice for side entrances and for doors into garden rooms, kitchens and passages, where light and period character need to work together.

The Montague is drawn with diamond leaded lights, but clear or obscured glass can be used instead, depending on the room and the privacy it needs. To begin, send us photographs of the entrance and the approximate size of the opening.