We replaced a garage-looping backyard route with a direct, daylight-filled connection from the office.  A full-light Pella fiberglass entry door (pre-primed for the clients to paint) pairs with an Andersen full-view storm door for light, ventilation, and a tight multi-point seal.

We added a new exterior light and custom stain-matched Philippine Mahogany trim inside, reusing existing baseboard and shoe for a seamless look.

Outside, we built a deeper cedar landing with full-length treads and a guardrail to screen nearby utilities. All exterior wood is salvage incense cedar finished with Valhalla LifeTime for a durable, silvering patina.

Portland, 2025