Name: Stewart Brannen Millworks
Address: US
Telephone: 912-259-9770

Exterior Entry Door Units That Define the Home

Custom-built. Architecturally precise. Built to endure.

Your front door does more than open and close — it sets the tone before anyone ever steps inside. Our Exterior Entry Units are built to make that first impression count, combining solid craftsmanship with designs that range from timeless to fully custom.

Whether you’re drawn to clean, classic lines or something with a little more architectural presence, each unit is made to order with premium materials and attention to every detail — from proportion and profile to durability in the elements. These doors aren’t pulled off a shelf. They’re built to fit your home, your style, and the way you want it to feel when you pull into the driveway.

Because around here, an entry door isn’t just an entry — it’s a statement.

Rectangular

We typically begin with Rectangular Door Units, as they are the most cost-efficient frame type. Once the frame is selected, you can then choose the product style that best suits your needs. Double doors are a popular choice for many applications. Available in configurations ranging from all-panel to all-glass, they offer outstanding versatility. Adding a transom can introduce natural light into a foyer—especially when paired with panel doors—and can soften the overall appearance of an entryway. Sidelites may also be incorporated into double units when a wider opening calls for increased glass area.

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Half-Round

Half-round door units are defined by a radius and a spring line, creating a sense of symmetry and balance. These units offer several functional and aesthetic benefits, including improved ventilation, enhanced safety for children and pets, strategic security when interacting with visitors, enhanced visibility, and increased natural light. They also contribute distinctive architectural character, adding elegance and visual interest to the home’s entrance.

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Elliptical

Elliptical Entry Units are brought to life through complex geometry defined by a major axis, a minor axis, and a spring line. These elements work together to create a smooth, elongated curve that sets the ellipse apart from other arch shapes. The result is a distinctive profile with refined proportions and a graceful sense of movement, offering a unique architectural expression. Beyond their elegant appearance, Elliptical Units provide several practical benefits. They allow increased natural light, add visual height to an entryway without the full rise of a half-round, and create a sophisticated focal point that enhances curb appeal. Their balanced form complements a range of architectural styles, making them an excellent choice for homeowners seeking both beauty and function.

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Segment Top

Roman Ogee

Roman Ogee units feature a classic double-curve arch defined by opposing radii that create a refined S-shaped profile. This elegant form adds depth, movement, and a sense of tradition, offering strong architectural character while maintaining balanced proportions. Benefits include enhanced visual interest, compatibility with both formal and transitional styles, and a distinctive focal point that elevates overall curb appeal without overpowering the front elevation.

Gothic Top

Gothic top doors feature a distinctive pointed arch that draws the eye upward, creating a sense of height, drama, and timeless elegance. Rooted in classic architectural traditions, the Gothic top adds strong visual interest while maintaining balance and proportion. These doors complement a wide range of styles, from historic to transitional, enhancing curb appeal and lending a refined, statement-making presence to the entryway.

Styles

Sea Island

The Sea Island detail features an applied bolection moulding around the panel openings and is available in 1 3/4" and 2 1/2" thickness. This feature maximizes the glass area while allowing for a dramatic panel detail. The glazing can be either TDL or SDL. Our new simulated putty glaze profile has a narrow 11/16" wide mullions to recreate a historic look while using high performance insulated glass. Door stiles can be as narrow as 4" overall with appropriate hardware.

Paris Mould

The Paris Mould detail is based on Louis XV profiles and is typical of the moulding used on many Parisian residences. Because of the width of this moulding, it is appropriate for larger doors and doors with few openings. This profiles projects 7/8" from the face of the door and has classic French styling. We have incorporated our simulated putty glaze mullion into this profile when it is used with glass to allow the designer to use this detail throughout the residence. We have shown this detail with our heavy raised panel, although many different panel profiles can be used and quite often different profiles are used on the same door.

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French Bolection

Our French Bolection Detail is borrowed from historic French doors. This profile projects 7/8" above the face of the door and has a deep undercut on the back side in the French tradition. This design allows us to have the moulding around the glass opening and has the mullions coped into the moulding. Our new simulated putty glaze profile with narrow 11/16" wide mullions and our TDL profiles will work in this design. Door stiles can be as narrow as 4" overall with appropriate hardware. This design is featuring our pyramid raised panel in the lower opening on the exterior side. Any of our panel profiles can be incorporated into the moulding.

BM Standard

The BM Standard style uses a small moulding applied around the edge of openings in the door. It is a cost effective way to add depth and width to the openings. The standard stile width is 6 1/4" to allow enough room for hardware outside the moulding. Our heavy raise panel is the standard panel profile for this detail. This detail is used on TDL glass over panel doors, TDL one lite doors, and all panel doors. As with the case on all doors, we need to know the hardware requirements to insure that the moulding will not interfere with the hardware.

Plantation

This detail was created to match the historic homes of the south where French doors opening onto porches have long been a tradition. Our 11/16" simulated putty glaze mullions allows the use of high performance glass while matching historical profiles. The recessed flat panels with mitered moulding are authentic to the style. Our moveable louver shutters with screens are the perfect compliment to these doors because they allow the doors to be opened to the interior for air. They are closed over the opening, providing insect protection, and the moveable louvers are used to control light and privacy in the room.

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