Dave Winship knows quality when he sees it, which is why he is happy to be selling Designer Doors products through his Austin, Texas dealership, Cowart Door Systems. Winship works with his customers - homeowners, architects and homebuilders - to help them find doors that will enhance the beauty of the home and that are built to last. For customers interested in custom-made wood doors, Winship sells Designer Doors products because they fit with his company's motto, "Quality above all." "Designer Doors products are exquisite," says Winship. "Everyone we have sold them to is very happy."
Winship is on a mission to raise the bar of garage door quality in his area and, to that aim, he provides tours of his projects for potential clients. On the tours, clients drive through beautiful neighborhoods to get design ideas and see the high-quality doors from Cowart Door Systems projects - some of which are over 8 years old and yet look brand new. These are in stark contrast to many other wood doors in the same neighborhoods - the difference reveals the importance of choosing a well-constructed door that will stand the test of time.
Above: Designer Doors installed in 2007 (left) maintain their beauty in 2011 (right).
Below: Typical competitor doors as seen on Winship's tour.
Designer Doors Manufacturing Manager Joe Carlson explains that materials are the biggest factor in determining how long a door will last: "The materials we use, such as old-growth Western Cedar and clear-grade Douglas Fir, are incredibly stable. They withstand the elements better than many other materials and maintain their beauty over time. We also use industry-best finishing products and techniques to ensure the longevity of our products."
For Winship, working with Designer Doors is a great fit not only because he trusts the quality and craftsmanship of its products, but also because of the company's communication and customer service. "We are committed to being responsive to our clients' needs," says Winship, "and Designer Doors works the same way. They have excellent turnaround times, and we can always rely on support from Jack Lindstrom, our sales representative, as well as from marketing and manufacturing."
Winship encourages everyone in the industry to take note of the quality movement. The images tell the story of what a difference this investment makes in the long term. For doors that will have lasting beauty, Winship knows that he and his clients can trust the quality that is found with Designer Doors.
