How to Begin Your Entry System or Door Project

Determine whether you require a door slab or pre-hung unit.
Make your door material selections.
Measure for your new entry system.
Place your order.
Prepare for your installation.

1. Determine whether you require a door slab or pre-hung unit.

Pre-Hung Unit

Pre-hung units come equipped with attached hinges and jambs, and are pre-drilled for a lockset

Slab

A slab is the door itself and is pre-bored for a lockset unless requested otherwise. Slabs do not come with attached hinges.

2. Select your door material

Fiberglass Doors

If you are considering a fiberglass door you should know...

Fiberglass doors are attractive, practically maintenance free, and energy efficient
Fiberglass doors are dent resistant and will not warp, corrode, shrink or swell
Pine framing is kiln dried as a preventative measure against rotting and warping
Environmentally friendly insulation provides optimal thermal protection and high R-value
Compression weather stripping utilized
Heavy duty steel hinges
Slabs and vinyl clad are available in pre-finished factory white or wood grain. They are available in any of our six standard colours. For your specific colour needs, you may take advantage of our custom colour match service. Stain kits are available for wood grain finished doors.
Meet CAN/CGSB-82.5-M88 standards
Vinyl clad available
You can create the fiberglass entry system of your dreams by selecting from a wide assortment of door styles and decorative glass

Steel Doors

If you are considering a steel door you should know...

Our beautiful and affordable steel doors provide energy efficiency and security for your home
Steel door facings are made of hot dipped 24 gauge galvanized steel facings
Polyurethane insulation ensures the structural soundness of your door and provides an excellent 'R' value
Pine framing is kiln dried as a preventative measure against rotting and warping
Compression and magnetic weather stripping utilized
Heavy duty steel hinges
Slabs and vinyl cladding are pre-finished factory white but are available in any of our five standard colours or, if required, the custom colour of your choice.
Meet CAN/CGSB-82.5-M88 standards
Vinyl clad available
You can create the steel entry system of your dreams by selecting from a wide assortment of door styles and decorative glass

Sliding Patio Doors

If you are considering a patio door you should know...

A sliding door is a rectangular, sliding glass door that is mounted next to a similar glass partition. It slides in its own plane to align with the partition when opened.
Sliding doors are ideal in areas where space is limited and are commonly used as doors between the interior of a home and the backyard, patio or pool area.
Sliding doors are available in both aluminum and vinyl framing
Standard sizes are 5ft, 6ft and 8ft, though custom sizes are available
Custom colors available upon request
You can create the patio door of your dreams by selecting from a wide assortment of glass and hardware options

Storm Doors

If you are considering a storm door you should know...

A storm door is installed in front of an exterior access door to protect it from bad weather and allow ventilation.
Interchangeable glass panels and window screen panels provide visibility, ventilation and prevent flying insects from entering the home.
Aluminum storm doors are durable and resist corrosion
Our storm doors are available in three styles which include the one lite, self storm, and tri-lite
Standard colors include chocolate brown and white though we will gladly accommodate your custom color project requirements

4. Measure for your new entry system.

We feel that accurate measurement is integral to seamless installations and flawlessly operating new entry systems. If measuring and installing your new door is not your idea of a do it yourself project please feel free to contact us and we will gladly take care of these tasks for you. If you choose to have Ontario Aluminum & Glass supply your doors but have arranged to have the installation carried out another professional we suggest that you have your measurements verified by that individual prior to placing your order with us.

Entry Doors

Slab: measure the height and width of the existing door
Pre-hung: measure your rough opening vertically and horizontally in two places. Record the smaller of the two sizes. The rough opening size should be a minimum of 1’ larger horizontally and vertically than the outside frame size of the door you will order

Patio Doors

Patio Door Standard Series: (6ft) 72" x 79 1/2", (5ft) 60" x 79 1/2"
If your patio door requirements cannot be accommodated by a standard size door, you will need to measure your rough opening by removing the casing from the interior of the existing door opening to reveal the studs
Measure horizontally and vertically in two places from the inside surfaces of the studs
Record the smaller of the two sizes

5. Place your order

Ordering your door is as simple as visiting us with your Door-Planning-Form Form completed to the best of your ability. If you are still unsure about what type, styles and materials are appropriate for your door project, just bring your measurements to us and our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff will help you come to a decision on the remaining details.

Choose from a wide variety of decorative doorlites displayed in our showroom, make a selection from one of three available decorative glass catalogues or have your very own doorlite creation custom made.

While you are here check out our showroom. We enjoy showing our potential clients what we do and how we do it!

6. Prepare for your installation.

You Install:

If you are installing your new door you will need to prepare the opening and purchase a lockset from the retailer of your choice. General-Door-Installation-Instructions

We Install:

If you have decided to have your entry door installed by our very own expert installers you can sit back and relax while we take care of all of the required measuring, and installation related tasks for you. Contact us for your free in house supply and installation quote.

Here is an overview of our installation services:

We work with you to schedule a convenient installation date
We deliver the door(s) to the project site
We prepare the door openings
We install the door(s) in the corresponding opening
We will install customer supplied hardware, lockset, kick plate and peep hole upon request
If required we will remove and replace old or new trim if supplied by client
We will apply all necessary caulking and insulation
We test all products installed to ensure proper operation
We clean up and haul away all installation related debris