POSTED ON August 07, 2019 in Pella Windows & Doors of Philadelphia Project Scope Type: Home/Residence Industry: Retail Location: New Castle County, DE Age of Structure: Built in 1845-1847 Area of Structure Involved: Entry Door/Entryway Window Materials Used: WoodBeforeAfterThis beautiful historic home in New Castle, Delaware, is now owned and preserved by the state. It used to host conferences and other events. The architect got Pella involved because the front and rear main entry doors (two identical sets) were an issue. They had beautiful, old, heavy wood doors that were left open most of the time during events, and exterior 3/4 light wooden storm doors that were very difficult for people to operate. Their goal was to somehow keep the heavy wood doors, but replace the outer storm doors and transom with new energy-efficient 3/4 light French doors and transom with insulating glass.Working closely with the architect, Bernardon, and Sturgis Builders we came up with a plan to remove the existing doors and build in a deeper frame that would allow the original wood doors to remain intact on the interior of the home and install new clad Architect Series Reserve French doors with a transom to the exterior of the home. They wanted to maintain the historic look of the old storm doors and transom on the exterior and still be able to show the old original wood doors on the interior.Sturgis Builders pulled off the installation perfectly to maintain the historic look. They were able to not only display the old wood doors, but also keep them functioning on the interior. Back to All ProjectsProducts Used In This Project Hinged French Patio Doors Related Projects February 20, 2018 in Projects 1980s Tulsa Home Replacement Windows March 30, 2020 in Projects 250 Series Windows Improve Energy Efficiency in Boyertown May 02, 2019 in Projects 30-Year-Old Pella Windows Replaced with Aluminum Clad Pella Windows