Serving Edmonton & Surrounding Areas
Client Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Contractor: YCI Construction
Project Type: Premium Exterior Door Replacement / Front Entrance Remodeling
Materials Used: High-Insulation Fiberglass Craftsman Door (Stained Wood-Grain Finish), Energy-Efficient Insulated Glass Sidelight, Heavy-Duty Matte-Black Multi-Point Handleset, Premium Low-Expansion Insulation Foam
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The front entrance sat within a solid brick masonry opening, requiring an absolute precision install. The homeowners wanted to achieve three major upgrades:
High-End Aesthetics Without the Warp: The client loved the warmth of traditional wood doors but didn’t want the constant maintenance, cracking, or warping that real wood experiences during Edmonton’s brutal winters.
Airtight Masonry Retrofitting: Fitting a brand-new pre-hung door frame into an older brick opening is notoriously tricky. The brickwork leaves zero room for error, requiring a perfectly plumb frame to prevent drafts and sticky door latches.
Maximizing Light Safely: The entrance area was dark, but the client wanted to add glass components without compromising on structural security or privacy.
Our crew carefully extracted the old door and frame without disturbing the surrounding brick veneer or lintel support.
True-Plumb Framework: We shimmed and calibrated the heavy-duty framing system to be completely square and level, ensuring the door closes with a satisfying, solid thud and perfect perimeter contact.
We installed a premium insulated fiberglass door that perfectly replicates the deep texture of real oak or mahogany wood.
Extreme Weather Resilience: Fiberglass offers a significantly higher insulation R-value than traditional wood doors. It will never split, swell, or warp when temperatures drop down to -30°C or climb in the summer.
Craftsman Window Details: The upper architectural grid windows feature dual-pane insulated privacy glass, allowing daylight into the foyer while keeping the home fully energy-efficient.
Full-Height Sidelight: To solve the dark foyer issue, a matching full-length glass sidelight was seamlessly incorporated alongside the door frame, creating a grander, wider appearance.
Modern Security Package: Outfitted with an executive-style, long-profile matte-black handleset. The frame was injected with high-density, low-expansion foam to completely eliminate common perimeter air leaks before being finished with heavy-duty weatherstripping.
Your Front Line of Defense Against the Cold: A poorly installed front door is the number one culprit for ice buildup, frost framing, and high heating bills in Alberta. If your contractor doesn’t properly insulate the gap between the door jamb and the rough framing, your expensive new door will still let cold air bleed into your home. At YCI Construction, we wrap and seal every single entrance system like a vault, ensuring your home stays warm, secure, and incredibly stylish.
Is your front door drafty, outdated, or sticking in the frame when the seasons change? From premium fiberglass wood-grain entry systems to custom architectural window updates, YCI Construction is your premier choice for front entry renovations in Edmonton.
