Classic Entry Doors

Introducing Big City's Classic Entry Door Collection


Are you looking for doors that are constructed with the latest technology in mind? How about designs that are perfect for all sorts of residential and commercial settings? Look no further! At Big City, our Classic Entry Door Collection is sure to please.


Our collection offers the best in traditional designs. Do you like finger joined solid wood? Take a look at our white oak, mahogany, and pine doors. Perhaps you would rather go with a solid composite with woodgrain veneer that can be stained to your preferences.


If you are looking for something that's easy to care for, consider our wood framing that's treated with a vinyl wrap. The wrap comes in several different finishes, including black, white, a deep bronze, sandstone and sandalwood. Ask about our interior vinyl wrap that can be paired with any of the exterior wraps you like.


Custom entry designs are also part of our Collection. We can include panels made of smooth or textured fiberglass, engineered wood, or even steel. Pair the doors with frames including practical and decorative elements. Ask us about accessorizing your classic entry doors with elements like transoms, milk or other decorative glass, ornate hardware, sidelites, and just about any paint or stain one can imagine. At Big City, we work with you to prepare the entry door that's just right for your home.

Features and Benefits

  • Frame options (composite, vinyl wrap or finger joined wood) measuring 4 5/8” or 6 5/8” x 1 1/4″
  • Brickmould matching the frame
  • Smooth/textured steel, fiberglass, or wood panels
  • Zinc finished ball bearing hinges
  • In-swing sill with a mill finish and made using top-grade aluminum
  • Double Bubble seal paired with a screw cap as part of the adjustable sweep
  • Corner seal constructed of foam to ensure there’s no leakage

Colour Options

  • Sandalwood

  • Brown

  • Normandy

  • White

  • Ivory

  • Sandstone

  • Classic Burgundy

  • Dark Bronze

  • Fiddelehead Green

  • Black Iron

  • Peal Green

  • Twany Rose

  • Dark Beige

  • Brick Red

  • Stone Harbour

  • Deep Royal Blue

  • Barren Plain

  • Sandy White

Finishes and Options

Big City's Classic Entry Door design ideas include options for finishes and other features that make creating the perfect front or back entry perfect. Talk with us about frame options like our classic wood frame. You can go with:

  1. Pine framing that composed of solid finger joined sections
  2. Solid oak, including white oak
  3. Solid Mahogany

Ask us about the options for an external vinyl wrap finish. You can choose options like:

  • The exterior color or stain of your choice paired with unfinished finger joined pine
  • Your choice of exterior stain or color paired with an interior wrap in white
  • Matching exterior and interior wraps are available as well as contrasting stains or colors

Would you prefer a door system made using composite wood? We have contemporary as well as classic entrance doors in Ottawa made of composite in your choice of grain. Consider choices like:

  • Mahogany
  • Oak

Option 1:

  • Solid Finger Joined Pine Wood Frame
  • Solid White Oak Wood Frame
  • Solid Mahogany Wood Frame


Option 2:

  • Exterior Vinyl Wrap Finish (Interior finger joined pine wood – unfinished)

Option 3:

  • Exterior Vinyl Wrap Finish (Interior vinyl wrap – white finish)


Option 4:

  • Composite Frame available with
  • Solid Oak or Mahogany grain

Your Options for Hardware and Locking Systems

Big City's Classic custom front entry doors as well as rear or side entry doors are equipped with the best in hardware and locking systems. Our recommendation is to choose our automatic multipoint lock.

A. Salem Grip Set

This locking system is inspired by technology developed in Europe and adapted for a North American setting. When you close the door, the upper and lower latches engage at once. Measuring ¾" (20mm), these latches provide instant security.

Turn the door knob once you are inside and the 1"deadbolt is set. Inserting the key from outside will also trigger the deadbolt. If the two latches are not already engaged, they also lock. The result is a three-deadbolt system designed to provide more security. This lock also maximizes weather sealing and can even reduce warping over the years.

You have finish options for the locking system, also known as a Salem Grip Set. Choose from the following:

  • Polished Brass
  • Antique Brass
  • Dark Bronze
  • Satin Nickel

B. Lever Set Handles

If the Salem Grip Set doesn't have the look you want, consider a lever handle set. A favorite with many styles of classic entry doors, you still get to enjoy the same security and other benefits provided by the Salem Grip. The difference is the appearance of your locks.

A lever set works for more than classic front doors. You can also use matching sets for back doors, French doors or patio swing doors. You also get to choose between the same finishes found with the Salem Grip system.

The Lever Set handles which are designed for use on Front doors, French doors or Patio Swing doors are available in various series and in Antique Brass, Polished Brass, Dark Bronze and Satin Nickel finishes.

Hardware Colour Options

Additional Sill Options

C. Hinges

Big City includes ball bearing hinges on all our doors. That's because this hinge design offers a combination of durability, reliable function and a bit of elegance to any door.

D. Glass Solutions

At Big City, we strive to provide the best elements for all of our Classic custom front entry doors. That includes offering glass options that are attractive, sturdy, and functional. They are also energy efficient. Our recommendation is our LoĒ-180™ glass.

This glass offers excellent performance in all seasons, but particularly during the cooler months. The LoĒ-180™ glass reduces heat loss through the glass while also directing the flow of heat back into the home. At the same time, heat generated by direct sunlight does pass through the glass. Thanks to this combination, it's easier to control the indoor temperature and humidity level.

E. Options for Sills

Sills are also important when choosing Classic front doors and the accompanying systems. Choose from:

Z Series Aluminum with a mill finish. This option also comes with an adjustable cap paired with a composite substrate

Color options for the finish include brass, satin nickel, and dark bronze.

F. Divided Lights and Grilles

Big City is one of the top exterior door companies because we offer so many options with door frames. Our range of grilles and divided light designs is a prime example. Along with adding visual interest to the front entry or any other exterior door framing, they are easy to maintain.

We recommend considering our Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) options for that something extra. The grilles provide the appearance of a series of hand-crafted window panes. Only you will know that the frame includes a sole glass unit. Applied to the exterior of the glass, the grilles are available in a variety of patterns, colors, and sizes. Need help choosing the grille design that's right for your home? Our team can assist you in finding the one that looks just right.

We also offer an option known as interior grilles. With this choice, you get grilles that are inside the glass proper. Choose from a variety of styles and colors to ensure the grilles fit right in with the general design of your home. A perk of this choice is that the grilles require no maintenance. All you have to do is clean the glass and the grilles will look new for decades.

All of our grille and divide light options come with several choices of glass. Go with beveled, grooved, leaded, or tinted glass. If it works with your home design, we have it available.

Talk with the team at Big City today about our Classic wooden door designs and all the features that you can mix and match. Whether you are looking for a basic standard door or a custom design, rest assured we have what you need.


Accessories

Trim Options

All Big City products can be customized to meet your exact application requirements with our extensive accessory options that are factory applied and fully integrated into your doors. The possibilities are endless with either standard or custom interior and exterior accessories and are fully functional for your application to add detail to your doors.

Brickmoulds, Expanders, Nailing Fins, Returns, Jamb Extensions, Couplers


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Job well done Big City Windows. A big thank you to Daniel and Fred on being professional and courteous installing my door.
Jack Martin Ottawa, ON
I’ve wanted to replace the old front door, which I found too old-fashioned. Big City Windows and Doors helped me to find the best door from a huge catalog. Now I’m finally with a new modern door. Many thanks to the company for help.
Claudia Braun Ottawa, ON
Sales guy was hilarious very easy going and great to talk to. They installed a small bay window and front door. They were fast and everything looks great. Would highly recommend.
Lee Johnson Ottawa, ON
Had a patio door installed with BigCity. Great service from start to finish, the project whisked through all the stages, stayed on budget and was finished a week ahead of schedule. Look great, would recommend it to my neighbours as well.
Georgina Butler Ottawa, ON