Good questions.
Better doors.
The material. The glass. The way it moves. Practical guidance from the people who cut, weld and finish the steel in Dallas.
Made in Dallas. Come see for yourself.
Our own team cuts, welds, grinds, primes and paints your steel doors in Dallas. See how D’Hierro builds from steel stock—and book a showroom and workshop tour.
Read the guideDesign & proportion
Choose the material, the pattern and the way it opens.
Materials & sightlines Steel, aluminum or clad: why we choose steel.
Compare steel, aluminum and clad windows by sightlines, custom shapes, glass area, cost and ownership. See why D’Hierro fabricates custom steel in Dallas.
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Glass & grids Picture glass, SDL or true divided lites?
Compare picture glass, slim simulated divided lites and true divided lites in steel windows and doors. See what changes in the look, construction and price.
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Entrances & movement Pivot or hinged? Make the entrance work beautifully.
Compare pivot and hinged steel entry doors by scale, clear passage, swing, hardware and weather exposure. Choose the right movement for your Dallas home.
Read the guide 6 minPerformance & care
Make the daylight, the comfort and the details work for you.
Steel, glass & comfort Thermal break or insulated steel? Build for your home.
Understand thermally broken and internally insulated steel doors, low-E glass, and the choices that make a Dallas home comfortable. Get a clear recommendation for your opening.
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Glass & daylight Keep the daylight. Put the glass to work.
How triple-silver low-E glass balances daylight, solar heat and year-round comfort. Understand visible light, SHGC and glass choices for custom steel doors and windows.
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Craft & long-term value Steel worth keeping.
Well-made steel doors and windows are built for decades. Learn how finish, cleaning, hardware and glass care protect their appearance and long-term value.
Read the guide 6 minPlanning your project
Understand the scope, the investment and what a good proposal includes.
Replacing an entry door Replace your front door with steel.
Plan your steel entry-door replacement: the opening, frame, threshold, installation and surrounding finishes. See what D’Hierro handles and how to get started.
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Investment & design What drives the price of custom steel?
Explore custom steel door and window costs in Dallas: project ranges, larger-opening value, grids, hardware and installation.
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Buying custom steel Two steel-door quotes. One fair comparison.
Compare custom steel-door quotes beyond the total: fabrication, sightlines, glass, hardware, delivery, installation, warranty and timing. Know what you’re buying.
Read the guide 6 minFurther reading
Let’s work through your opening.
Bring a photo, a sketch or your architect’s plans. We’ll help you choose the steel, glass and details that belong to your home.