Elegant Western Red Cedar Doors, La Jolla

The homeowners wanted real wood — not a wood-look steel door — to match the craftsman detailing on the rest of the house. We sourced two Western red cedar carriage-style doors, matched the grain across both bays, and sealed them for the La Jolla marine climate.

What we did

• Measured both openings and confirmed headroom for the carriage hardware
• Hung two solid cedar doors with matched grain orientation
• Installed quiet nylon rollers and new galvanized tracks
• Sealed and weather-stripped against salt air and coastal moisture

The result

A pair of doors that look like they were always part of the house — and a balance check that means the openers barely have to work.