Manufacturer: AAW Doors, Inc.

For over 30 years, AAW has served as one of the leaders in wood working design and manufacturing. From their Los Angeles headquarters they distribute quality doors and wood products to customers who demand the best. Their hand-selected wood, unique designs, competitive prices and large inventory has earned AAW an international reputation. AAW is one of the few companies that still uses solid wood for exterior doors. They use only premium wood, from sustainable managed forests, to produce products under the strictest manufacturing standards and quality control. They have advanced from a modest facility to a massive company owned complex that occupies an entire city block.

Please note that it is best practice to have the installer of the door approve the size and specifications you are purchasing. Even if a salesperson works with you in store or virtually, Meade’s cannot be responsible for any measures or builds unless we have been on jobsite, and you have purchased a measure from Meade’s. We will build to standard measurements, or the measurements given during a customization.

Door Slab Specifics:

• Please note that the “beauty shot” of the door is only to highlight the door’s features and may show the door finished, styled or with other add-ons. Note that this door slab will come per the specifications listed for the door unless add-ons are purchased.
• Door slabs come as “blanks” to the size indicated with no holes bored, hinge preps, handles or hardware unless otherwise noted.
• Doors are only bored and prepped during install or the pre-hanging process.
• The door is described as being raw wood, primed or pre-finished. Raw wood and primed doors will require a finish, please see finishing options tab for further information.
• Door sizes are stated in industry standard nomenclature. For example, a fiberglass door slab measuring true 35 ¾” will be referred to as 36”. If you are buying a pre-hung unit, this will not necessarily affect your installation. However, if you are buying a door slab to replace a door slab, this will impact your installation. Please reach out to our staff to clarify the exact door measurements or confer with your installer.

Estimated delivery time:

• In Stock Now – Available for immediate pickup from Meade’s Tucker warehouse location
• All other orders are available in approximately 6-8 weeks
• Add 2 weeks for pre-hang options
• Add 2 weeks for staining options
• Add 1 weeks for installation

* Please note that delivery times are still severely affected by the global crisis. Please contact customer service if you have any questions or concerns about your timeline. We still recommend that if a customer has a “drop dead must have date”, they order an in-stock door.

Warranties: AAW Doors warranties its products against manufacturing defects for a period of one year from date of shipment to the retailer. It is the responsibility of the customer, contractor, installer, & finisher to follow these requirements to validate your warranty. See link to full warranty.

* For a wood door it is CRITICAL that you finish and seal your door immediately to validate your warranty. You can hire Meade’s to do this or AAW finishing specifics are outlined in their warranty.

*We do NOT recommend putting a storm door over any door. In most cases, this invalidates the warranty because it causes an excess of moisture and heat build up and might cause the door to split or warp.

Link to full AAW warranty in our FAQ section.

Exterior Pre-hung Specifications: By selecting the pre-hanging option, you will receive a door hinged, prepped for handle and assembled in a frame (also called the door “jamb”). Each pre-hung door unit is weathertight and includes:

• 4-9/16″ wide jambs
• Adjustable Aluminum door sill (threshold) in Bronze
• Door sweep
• Weatherstripping
• 3 Oil Rubbed Bronze hinges on doors less than 84” tall and 4 ORB Hinges on doors greater than 84” tall
• Exterior brickmould
• Mull posts (where applicable)
• T-astragal (for double doors)
• Pre-drilled door for handle and deadbolt (on active door for doubles)
  • We will pre-drill the door for a handle with 2-3/8”
  • Bore diameter: 2-1/8″
  • Deadbolt is drilled 5-1/2″ above the handle center to center
• Double door units include T-astrigal and a pair of flush bolts installed on the secondary (passive) door
• Note: Jamb will not be prepped for strike plates or bored for plungers. This will need to be done on site by installer.

Check out the How To Measure vidoes on our FAQ page:

BEST: Rough Opening

BETTER: Outside of Jamb to Outside of Jamb or Frame of Door:

GOOD: Inside of Jamb to Inside of Jamb:

GOOD: Brickmould to Brickmould:

Jamb Width

Please review the below reference chart to determine the size of exterior door you need.

Selecting A Door Handing Option:

Need to Book or get a Quote on a Measure/Installation?   You either don’t want the hassle or this is all new to you. You want a guarantee that the product you buy will fit and is appropriate, and you want it expertly installed with no glitches.

When you purchase an expert measure, it is:

– 100% REFUNDABLE when you purchase an installation.

– 100% ACCURATE measurements that you can use at Meade’s or any other store.

– 100% GUARANTEED to fit.

*Sorry, we only service a 30-mile radius of our store in Tucker, GA. and we only install products purchased at Meade’s.

If you need to start with just a measure so our staff can help you make an informed decision

BOOK A MEASURE NOW

To add-on a measure/install package to a door you want to purchase

START CUSTOM QUOTE

Why do we charge for our measures?:

Because our craftsman are there to evaluate – not to sell.

We initially charge because these are EXPERT craftsmen whose time and experience have value. They are NOT salespeople. They get paid whether you buy a product from Meade’s or not. You will receive their guaranteed precise measurements and expert recommendations for your home via email soon after their visit.

Often, other companies will send employees only trained in sales or to read a tape measure to do the measurements. Unfortunately, without a trained eye on the existing opening, customers will often receive incorrect measurements, subtle problems will turn into big issues or they purchase a product that will not fit properly. Most often, they will be given advice only to increase the sale, not what is best for the situation. And the employ of these outside sales staffs usually increases the price of the product by 25%.

What to expect if you start with purchasing a Measure Only:

1. Meade’s will contact you within 2 business days of purchase to set up your measure appointment.
2. During the measure appointment, the expert will measure your opening, take pictures, specify handing, and note any issues that might arise during install. They will make recommendations they deem necessary for Meade’s and the homeowner to consider when purchasing a new door or window.
3. Within 2 business days of your measure, you will be emailed your measurements and contacted by Meade’s to discuss options for your project.
4. Once you purchase an installation from Meade’s, your measure purchase is refunded.
5. Your product is ordered, built, installed, and guaranteed to fit!

What to expect if you purchased a Measure/Install package WITH your new door:

1. Even though you have purchased a new door to be ordered or built, Meade’s will pause the order until the measure is completed to guarantee a fit.
2. Meade’s will contact you within 2 business days of purchase to set up your measure appointment.
3. During the measure appointment, the expert will measure your opening, take pictures, specify handing, and note any issues that might arise during install.
4. Within 2 business days of your measure, you will be emailed your measurements and contacted by Meade’s to either confirm that the project is a go, or to offer other solutions found during the measure, i.e. replace with another product or a refund, if the door you purchased will not work with your opening.
5. Then your product is ordered and built and stained (if this add-on has been purchased).
6. When the door is ready for install, Meade’s will reach out and schedule an installation date
7. The install will include:
   • Delivery
   • Installation
   • Standard door handle installation
   • Replacement or installation of interior trim
   • Clean up and haul away of old door
   • Full Scope of Labor for Installation

Let us help you customize your door!

Here are just a few of the ways Meade’s can customize your build:

• Extended Jambs ($193+)
• Composite Jambs ($193+)
• Make the door an outswing (115+)
• Dutch Door ($300+)
• Doggy Door in door ($150+)
• Doggy Door in glass ($900+)
• T-astragal on interior double (+$300+)
• Transoms ($450+)
• Mid-century Modern all glass sidelites ($800+)
• Specialized heights ($150+)
• Specialized widths ($150+)
• Triples or Quads ($TBD)
• Special Configurations ($TBD)
• Don’t see it? – just ask!

Start Custom Quote.

Please note that it is best practice to have the installer of the door approve the size and specifications you are purchasing. Even if a salesperson works with you in store or virtually, Meade’s cannot be responsible for any measures or builds “fitting” unless we have been on jobsite and you have purchased a measure from Meade’s. We will build to standard measurements or the measurements given for a custom order.

Exterior Pre-hung Specifications:

By selecting the pre-hanging option, you will receive a door hinged, prepped for handle and assembled in a frame (also called the door “jamb”).

Each pre-hung door unit is weathertight and includes:

• 4-9/16″ wide jambs
• Adjustable Aluminum door sill (threshold) in Bronze
• Door sweep
• Weatherstripping
• 3 Oil Rubbed Bronze hinges on doors less than 84” tall and 4 ORB Hinges on doors greater than 84” tall
• Exterior brickmould
• Mull posts (where applicable)
• T-astragal (for double doors)
• Pre-drilled door for handle and deadbolt (on active door for doubles)
  • We will pre-drill the door for a handle with 2-3/8”
  • Bore diameter: 2-1/8″
  • Deadbolt is drilled 5-1/2″ above the handle center to center
• Double door units include T-astrigal and a pair of flush bolts installed on the secondary (passive) door
• Note: Jamb will not be prepped for strike plates or bored for plungers. This will need to be done on site by installer.

Some quick guidelines on how to measure:

BEST: Rough Opening: (Video: How do I measure a rough opening?)

BETTER: Outside of Jamb to Outside of Jamb or Frame of Door: (Video: How do I measure the frame of my door?)

GOOD: Inside of Jamb to Inside of Jamb: (Video: How do I measure inside jamb to inside jamb?)

GOOD: (Video: How do I measure brickmould to brickmould?)

Jamb Width: (Video: How do I measure my jamb width?)

Please review the below reference chart to determine the size of exterior door you need.

Selecting A Door Handing Option:

Please refer to the glass description for this individual product.

All door glass is tempered and insulated unless specifically stated. Low-E glass is an add-on if offered by the manufacturer.

Glass Options and Prices:

No other glass options available for this product at this time.

Not finishing and sealing your door according to the manufacturer guidelines will invalidate your warranty.

Meade’s does offer this service, but if you are hiring another company or doing it yourself, please follow this link to review the manufacturer guidelines: link to AAW warranty in our FAQ

**** Pro Tip: If you can dunk your door slab in water and not a single millimeter of raw wood would get wet, then it is “adequately” sealed. You have to apply at least 3-5 coats of paint/sealant and on every single surface – all 6 sides of the door: front, back, bottom, top, left side and right side. ****

Factory Finish:

Not available from this manufacturer currently.

Stain by Meade’s:

Scope of Work:

1. Customer chooses and purchases color of Minwax oil based wood stain from Sherwin Williams. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/minwax-wood-finish
2. Customer brings stain to Meade’s for a sample on wood.
3. After the color and coats required is noted, the sample is signed by Customer.
4. Customer is required to purchase and bring additional stain to Meade’s if necessary to achieve color desired.
5. After the door is pre-hung, Meade’s will stain the door per manufacturer’s warranty specifications. These can be found on Meade’s website.
6. Once the stain is sanded and cured, Meade’s will apply Helmsman Oil-Based Spar Urethan in Semi-Gloss. If any other gloss is preferred, then the customer must purchase and provide.
7. Remaining stain will be given back to customer for any touch ups needed in years to come.
8. Any part of the door that is not being stained will not be painted by Meade’s. Our services only include staining.
9. Stain and sealing are warrantied for 1 year. AAW warranty conditions still apply. The customer is responsible for maintaining the wood door’s stain and seal every 1 to 3 years dependent on environment.

Pricing:

This price is for staining (2 coats) and sealing services only. This is in addition to door, build and installation.

Interior Door: $400

Single Door: $650

Single Door Tall: $725

Double Door: $1,250

Double Door Tall: $1,400

Sidelite Unit: $1,400

Sidelite Tall: $1,560

Sidelite Jambs: Price to Stain Door +$450

All other Jambs: Price to Stain Door +$350

If you wish to purchase these add-on services, please click Start Custom Quote.

Packaging and shipping is an add-on and will incur an additional fee. See below for pricing and terms. You can click on Start Custom Quote and our sales staff will help you complete your order with these add-ons.

Local Delivery:

• If you purchase an install from Meade’s, the installer will deliver your door to be installed at no additional cost.
• Unfortunately, Meade’s does not offer a “delivery only” option.
• However, there are a few local delivery services that you can investigate
  • TommyRun.com
  • Bungii.com
  • If you choose one of these services, they will become the “shipper” and will take responsibility for the item once it leaves Meade’s. Please see our terms of sale.

Packaging and Shipping:

• Meade’s currently only offers shipping on very select items; HOWEVER we will package and securely crate a product for shipping plus give you all the necessary information to arrange the shipping yourself.
  • Weight
  • Size of pallet
  • Package the item for shipping (fee associated with this)
  • Help you make arrangements for pickup.
• You can hire your own shipper i.e. UPS, and LTL company or a brokerage services like Uship.com or shiply.com to ship your product. Their prices will vary but below is an estimate of packaging and shipping:

* Shipments to NY and CA may be subject to an additional $100 freight fee.
** AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY.

***These are just estimates, please contact your shipper of choice for more accurate pricing.

If you wish to discuss these add-on services and get a finalized quote for packaging, please click Start Custom Quote.