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Advantages & Disadvantages of Wrought Iron Doors | Black Diamond Iron Doors

by Black Diamond Iron Doors 28 Dec 2020 6 Comments

Are you thinking about getting a wrought iron door over a wood or fiberglass door? Worried about spending the money on a new single or double iron entry door for your home?

At Black Diamond Iron Doors, we provide the most accurate information on all aspects of buying a wrought iron security door. Wrought iron doors have many benefits. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of wrought iron doors.  

Wrought Iron Door Advantages

Increase Home Value

Data has shown wrought iron doors increase home value. Wrought iron doors are handmade beautiful works of art made of high quality steel that can last a lifetime, which is important when selling your home. Wrought iron doors are generally more expensive than wood or fiberglass doors, but you will likely never have to replace a wrought iron door if maintained properly.

Increase Curb Appeal

A wrought iron door is the first thing people see when looking at a home and can increase curb appeal through the design and exclusivity. Wrought iron doors are not as common as traditional wood doors, a benefit which will make your house stand out for all the right reasons. Many of our customers tell us once their wrought iron security door was installed, neighbors constantly ask where they got it.

Operable Glass

Once of the best benefits of a wrought iron door is the operable glass. Most of our wrought iron doors have operable glass, meaning the glass can open independently from the door to allow for ventilation and easy cleaning. We love to open our glass in the summertime to allow for cool air to enter the house without our door being open.

Wrought Iron Door puppy

Low Maintenance

Wrought iron doors have much lower maintenance than wood or fiberglass doors and will last much longer. With a wrought iron entry door, you do not need to worry about wood warping, rotting, or stain & paint discoloration. At Black Diamond Iron Doors, our iron security doors are painted with 7 layers to keep the finish pristine for years to come. To clean an iron door, simply use soap and water! The glass operates independently for easy cleaning. We grease our hinges in factory and will rarely, if ever require additional greasing.

Security 

A huge advantage of a wrought iron door over a wood or fiberglass door is security. Wrought iron security doors are extremely heavy, often weighing over 400lbs for single door and 1000lbs for double doors. Wrought iron doors can withstand the toughest of weather conditions like hurricane force winds. Wrought iron door glass is dual pane and tempered for safety which means the glass is very hard to break. Our installers often say our doors are similar to bank vaults in how heavy and secure they feel.   

 

Wrought Iron Door Disadvantages

Expensive 

Wrought Iron Doors are generally more expensive than wood or fiberglass doors but this is mainly due to the materials used. While a wrought iron door will be more expensive than a wood door, the iron door will last much longer and has been shown to increase home value. 

Finding An Experienced Installer 

Sometimes our non-local customers have trouble finding an installer with experience installing wrought iron doors. Once rare, wrought iron doors are becoming more trendy and popular. At Black Diamond Iron Doors, we provide local customers with a list of installers. Additionally, all of our wrought iron doors are pre-hung from the factory with all accessories already installed on the door. While our doors are very heavy, we make the installation process simple. Once the jamb is in place, just hang the door slab on the jamb and the door is hung & ready.   

Heavy

Built for security and durability, a benefit and disadvantage of a wrought iron doors is that they are extremely heavy! At Black Diamond Iron Doors, we only use the highest quality materials so our iron entry doors can weigh over 1000lbs, making the delivery process harder. Unless otherwise specified, the customer is responsible for unpackaging the pallet and unloading the door from the delivery truck. We recommend at least 3 able-bodied persons to help unload. The door slab and jamb are separately packaged to allow for an easier unloading to reduce weight. Note, we can offer a "white glove service" through the delivery carrier if you are unable to unload, but this will be an extra cost. 

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6 Comments

13 Jan 2024 Elle Jones
My dad has decided it’s time to update the exterior of our house, and he is obsessed with adding ornate iron accents. He is searching for a reputable source of decorative iron to give it a more upscale look. It’s excellent that you clarified that a single wrought iron security door often weighs more than 400 pounds, and a double door typically weighs more than 1000 pounds.https://www.thedoorstoremunster.com/residential-entry-doors
12 Jan 2024 NCL Door

Great article, very interesting.

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24 Nov 2023 Taylor Abrams
My dad’s decided it’s time to give our home’s exterior a facelift, and he’s fixated on incorporating ornamental iron elements. He’s on the prowl for a top-notch ornamental iron supplier to add that touch of sophistication. I think he should know that the average weight of a single wrought iron security door is over 400 pounds, while the weight of a double door is over 1000 pounds. http://www.misscoinc.com/products-n-services
04 Oct 2023 Veronica Hill-Milbourne

I need a list of installers and catalog of your doors. Please give me a call at (267) 402-0883. Thank you.

29 Sep 2023 Elle Jones
I like that you provided details on how Compared to wood or fiberglass doors, wrought iron doors require significantly less care and are much more durable. You don’t have to be concerned about wood warping, rotting, or paint and stain fading when you have a wrought iron entry door. The front door we have at home keeps getting stuck while we are halfway through opening it, so I need to acquire a new one soon. When I soon discover a doo contractor to engage for my new installation, I’ll make sure to keep your advice in mind. https://www.hekglass.com/aluminumdoors

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At Black Diamond Iron Doors, customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We strive to provide our clients with superior service, quality, and communication. In order to ensure a clear agreement and understanding of the Black Diamond Iron Doors terms and conditions, please review the following content prior to placing an order through our website. Access and uses of this website are subject to all applicable laws, along with the terms listed below:

WARRANTY / DISCLAIMER

  1. Black Diamond Iron Doors guarantees that all iron doors and other products sold through our website will be free from defect in material and craftsmanship for a one year period upon purchase. Broken glass is not covered.
  2. Black Diamond Iron Doors will provide touch up paint and parts under our expressed limited warranty for a one-year period upon purchase. 
  3. Exposure to natural elements and frequent use is expected to cause Black Diamond Iron Doors, windows, and other products purchased and ordered through our site to naturally age. Although Black Diamond Iron Doors Iron Doors are galvanized, we do not recommend direct exposure to water, any damages or changes to the products brought on by frequent use or exposure to the elements is considered an organic process that cannot be prevented, and is not thought to be a defect that is covered by the terms and conditions of this site. Any exposure to moisture/water may lead to rust as this is a metal product if not wiped immediately.
  4. Black Diamond Iron Doors products are handmade and individually built in our factory. Minor differences in these products are normal and to be expected to achieve the “handmade” look, so this will not be considered a defect. We do not provide warranty for rust. Rust is a direct result of water. Rust arises from a lack of an overhang protecting your door or window, or from directly hosing or washing off your door with water. All products require an overhang to prevent any type of water damage.
  5. Stock orders ship within 2-10 days, unless otherwise noted. A custom order takes approximately 90-150 days for delivery but could take longer during periods of high demand or supply chain issues.
  6. Because Black Diamond Iron Doors ships doors to all 50 states, Black Diamond Iron Doors does not guarantee that the content presented on this site fulfills building codes, ordinances, or regulations for any specific application or any jurisdiction, without Black Diamond Iron Doors’ written agreement. 
  7. Black Diamond Iron Doors is not responsible for any city or state codes regarding the doors (ADA, NFRC, Title 24, Thermal Broken (sweating or ice), Hurricane Tested, Swing Codes, etc.).
  8. Black Diamond Iron Doors offers no warranty as to the suitability of using this product in a cold climate. Condensation and frosting are possible and in fact likely to occur when installed in cold climates. 
  9. Black Diamond Iron Doors receives new inventory daily and while we try our best to maintain an accurate online inventory, Black Diamond Iron Doors is not responsible for website accuracy. 
  10. Sweating doors, or acceptable application of your door to local codes and weather, is not covered. Water penetration under any door’s threshold or seals with flooding or wind-blown rain is not covered. Threshold water seepage is a common issue caused by environmental factors and construction gradation, especially on double doors. To prevent against condensation, thermal break doors are available for custom orders but we cannot guarantee that condensation will never occur. 
  11. Black Diamond Iron Doors warranty excludes glass damage (as glass is inspected before delivery or shipping), glass seal damage, weather stripping, finish weathering, and any damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, over spray, modifications, over cleaning, chemicals, organic breakdown, or improper installation.
  12. Damage done as a result of mishandling is not covered.
  13. Warranty is non-transferable.
  14. Issues with clearance and door reveal are always the result of an improper install issue and will not be covered.
  15. Minor touch-up should be expected; is not deemed defective; and is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or their installer.
  16. Black Diamond Iron Doors is not responsible for any city or state codes regarding the doors. 
  17. Black Diamond Iron Door reserves the right to cancel any order that can arise from many unforeseen factors including but not limited to limited inventory, unmet expectations, delays, supply chain issues, etc. 
  18. Black Diamond Iron Doors will not be responsible for any labor costs associated with repairs once a door has been installed. 
  19. Black Diamond Iron Doors will not be liable for any issues that arise between you and your installer or your installation.
  20. Black Diamond Iron Doors will not be responsible for damages or installation of hardware or hardware related issues, including but not limited to: 
    1. The third hole drilled by the installer for the lower lock area is not aligned. The damage is caused when installers over tighten the lock to compensate the unaligned hole that was drilled. The tightening of the lock causes pressure on the door finish leading to marks and scratches around that area. The tighten of the lock also causes slight bowing of the lock in the center.
    2. Attempting to straighten or align the lock after the screws have been installed on the lock. Aligning a lock should be done before the screws are put in.
    3. Multiple attempts to install the lock.
    4. Bubbling paint or scratches that occur around the lock area is caused by improper installation methods or techniques used to correct the installation.

Liability Limitation - Our express limited warranty sets forth our maximum liability for our products. No one is authorized to modify or expand this express limited warranty. The absolute limit of our liability is the product purchase price from Black Diamond Iron Doors. We shall not be liable for special, indirect, consequential, incidental, or punitive damages of any kind and all such claims are waived to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Your sole or exclusive remedy with respect to any and all losses and damages resulting from any cause whatsoever as specified herein.

Cold Weather – Iron doors are made of steel and are subject to possible thermal transfer, which could result in condensation build up on the interior portion of the door during extremely cold time periods.

Metal is a poor conductor by nature. When the temperature varies greatly between the inside vs. outside of the home - foam is not a sufficient barrier, and a thermal barrier will be needed so that the cold will not transfer from the outside of the home in.

We recommend purchasing a thermally broken door in areas where the temperature can vary greatly to prevent heat transfer and condensation from occurring inside the home.

During the winter months when there are sustained periods of extreme cold, when temperatures drop below the 25-degree threshold, is when you may notice the above stated thermal transfer. While many factors effect energy efficiency, it is always best to check with your contractor about building codes in your specific area.

Black Diamond Iron Doors offers no warranty as to the suitability of using this product in a cold climate. Condensation and frosting are possible and in fact likely to occur when installed in cold climates. 

Sidelights & Transoms - All Doors with knockdown sidelights and/or transoms come un-assembled and may require holes to be drilled to complete installation. Holes may need to be drilled through metal on door jamb and/or sidelight. Doors, jambs, sidelights and/or transoms may come with pre-drilled holes that may not be required to use, instead, new holes may be required to be made by the installer to complete the installation. Will need to be sealed with silicon before assembly. Title and risk of loss to products passes to Buyer on shipment from our facility or the date that storage fees start. Loss or damage that occurs after title of product passes to the buyer is the responsibility of the Buyer. Designs may alter or change if a screen is added to the door or order (this is most commonly the case with doors with knuckles).

Clearance - All Black Diamond Iron Doors clearance products are sold "as is" and as such Black Diamond Iron Doors disclaims any and all implied warranties. We make no other warranty or guarantee, either express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose to the original purchaser or to any subsequent user of the product, except as expressly contained herein. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the goods is with the buyer. In the event state or provincial law precludes exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, the duration of any such warranties shall be no longer than, and the time and manner of presenting any claim thereon shall be the same as, that provided in the express warranty stated herein.

We reserve the right to improve products, make changes in specifications, designs and options without prior notice and without incurring obligation.

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SHIPPING

LTL Truck Deliveries

We charge a flat rate of shipping per order, based on location. For multiple door orders, please contact us for a better shipping rate. Truck deliveries are shipped via LTL common carrier. At Black Diamond Iron Doors, we do everything in our power to ensure that we deliver your products in the shortest time and at the best rate available.

Please note that as the customer, you are solely responsible for any costs or fees (including but not limited to storage and re-delivery) that is a result of the inability to take the delivery on the date and time it has been scheduled. The shipping company will contact the customer directly in order to schedule the delivery. For your convenience, a tracking number and any other delivery information will be given to you once your order ships from Black Diamond Iron Doors. After your approval for shipment, if for any reason you cannot accept delivery of the door, you will be responsible for any storage fees charged by the shipping company. Black Diamond Iron Doors will not be able to authorize your delivery without collecting those storage fees in advance.

Black Diamond Iron Doors will include a lift-gate on the shipment. Deliveries will require you to have a minimum of 3-4 able bodied persons on site to offload. While the shipping company may be able to use the lift gate, it is against LTL Safety Guidelines for them to operate a lift gate if there is any overhang. Most of our products are longer than any standard lift gate, which is why you will need three able bodied persons on site to offload from inside the truck in the event that the driver does not feel comfortable operating the lift gate. It is the customer's responsibility to have enough assistance to disassemble the crate and take the product to the designated area. Please note that this is a physical job for more than two people in good physical shape.

ALL LTL DELIVERIES WILL BE CURBSIDE AND WILL NOT DELIVER UP A DRIVEWAY OR IN A GARAGEIt is the customers responsibility to safely transport the package from the curb to the place of storage which is why we recommend having 2-3 people to help unload. 

**IMPORTANT** Delivery Restrictions May Apply If Streets Are: 

  1. Too Narrow
  2. One Way 
  3. Unfinished 
  4. On a Hill
  5. In Any Situation In Which Truck Might Be Compromised To Enter 

 

If this is the case, the customer or builder may pick up the unit from the carrier’s terminal in which the carrier will load the buyer’s vehicle. 

Black Diamond Iron Doors is responsible for making direct payments to the shipping and delivery vendors. 

For your convenience, a tracking number and any other delivery information will be given to you once your order ships from Black Diamond Iron Doors.

Flat Bed / Trailer Deliveries: If multiple doors are being shipped and require more than 2 pallets when shipping via LTL freight, a flatbed may be the required form of shipment. With flatbed orders, a representative will contact you via phone or email to discuss the process before having the order picked up. A forklift may be required to unload which is the sole responsibility of the customer. 

There is no set date/time for flatbed deliveries. It is your responsibility to make sure you are there for offload at the time the driver arrives. You will have 30-45 minutes to offload your order. Most of our doors require 2-3 (sometimes 4) able bodied persons to lift and remove doors and frames from the flatbed. For larger orders, please make sure you have more manpower in order to offload within the time limits. Black Diamond Iron Doors is not liable for any charges that may occur due to non adherence to the above information.

Local Pickup: Local pickup service is free and available at the Black Diamond Iron Doors Houston facility located at:

12613 Executive Dr #712, Stafford, TX 77477

Please make sure to contact us to confirm your order and ensure that it is ready for pick up prior to arriving.

Black Diamond Iron Doors will bring doors to your vehicle. Buyer needs two or three people to load their door and other products. Black Diamond Iron Doors will help loading if necessary, but Black Diamond Iron Doors and their staff are not liable for any damage done to your vehicle or the manner in which it is loaded. Black Diamond Iron Doors will not secure your load and the buyer must provide their own tie downs/straps. Buyer or buyers’ representatives picking up doors and or other items are solely responsible for any damage to vehicle and merchandise as well as securing of your load and the suitability of the vehicle for the transport of items purchased. It is recommended to transport doors on their side to help protect the seal of the glass. Water damage that occurs by allowing water inside door can affect paint, care should be used to prevent water from reaching the inside foam. Black Diamond Iron Doors will not be responsible for any damages that occur during loading, transit, and unloading of doors, including but not limited to broken or scratched glass. 

Shipping Destinations: We ship to any residential or commercial address within the United States. All of our doors are shipped safely and secured in a pallet, specifically designed to protect your products.

Processing Times: Orders are processed and shipped Monday through Friday. Black Diamond Iron Doors, LLC ships from Houston, Texas. 

For security reasons, voice confirmation may be required before we can process your credit card for payment. If the item(s) on your order are in-stock, we will ship them as soon as possible from our main Houston, Texas warehouse. If the item(s) on your order are out of stock, they will not be shipped until we have received and processed the backordered inventory in our warehouse.

Time for Delivery: Total time is based on the amount of time to get payment authorization, order processing, palletizing, and the transit time from the carrier. You can check the status of your order at anytime by calling a Black Diamond Iron Doors representative or sending us an e-mailing with your questions.

Inspection and Claims: Black Diamond Iron Doors takes extra precaution to inspect each product prior to shipment. We take the extra step to make sure to carefully package the product(s) with protective materials in order to avoid any possible damages during delivery. Black Diamond Iron Doors is not liable for any damages that occur during, upon, or after delivery.

Visible Damage(s): The consignee should inspect the freight for damage(s) and record any obvious damage to the crate upon delivery. Under NMFC rules, the consignee does not have the right to open and inspect the shipping containers prior to signing for the freight. If the condition of the shipping package is such that there is good reason to suspect major damage, please DO NOT open the freight package and refuse the shipment. Contact Black Diamond Iron Doors Customer Service immediately and report refusal. Please note, by refusing the shipment, you will most likely wait anywhere from 3-5 weeks to receive resolution. If minimal damage is presented on the package, the consignee MUST notify the carrier of all the details of the damage ( i.e. torn packaging material, black mark on the container, etc.).

Concealed Damage(s): When damage is discovered after delivery, it should be reported to the Black Diamond Iron Doors Customer Service immediately. Once contact has been made, consignee will file claim with carrier. Black Diamond Iron Doors will provide this information. The carrier may complete an inspection. Please hold the freight and shipping container until resolution is given.

*IMPORTANT: For both visible and concealed damages, consignee must report any damage marks on container to the carrier during delivery to be considered for a claim resolution. Failing to do so will result in an unrewarded claim. The carrier and Black Diamond Iron Doors are not responsible for any un-reported claim.

Shipping Disclaimers: Black Diamond Iron Doors, LLC. assumes no responsibility or liability for damage(s) to the product and/or personal injury to an individual or any other issue that may arise from the delivery process.

IF THE DELIVERY ADDRESS IS INACCESSIBLE OR INVALID, CUSTOMER AGREES TO PAY THE PURCHASE ORDER AMOUNT AND THE ADDITIONAL DELIVERY CHARGES. WE STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST PICKING UP THE ORDER FROM THE FREIGHT COMPANY`S TERMINAL OR ANY LOCATION OTHER THAN THE DELIVERY ADDRESS, SINCE BLACK DIAMOND IRON DOORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES.

BLACK DIAMOND IRON DOORS IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OTHER THAN THOSE MENTIONED ON THE FREIGHT COMPANY`S DELIVERY RECEIPT.

Installation and/or use of any door product constitutes customer's acceptance. No damage or shortage claim can be made once a door/unit has been installed!

Inquiries: If you have a question concerning our Shipping Policy please e-mail us at info@blackdiamondirondoors.com 

Risk Of Loss - All items purchased from Black Diamond Iron Doors are made in accordance with a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title for such items pass to you upon tender of the item to the carrier.

If you have any questions regarding the terms and conditions specified above, get in touch with us by sending us an email to info@blackdiamondirondoors.com. We welcome any questions or concerns that may arise.

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