About Us

The roots for AppWood were planted in 1998 with a combination of architectural style and traditional joinery to create heirloom quality woodwork for the most discerning of home owners. Our reputation with interior designers and builders for quality and design led to new projects from the Caribbean to the Northeast. Our reputation continued to grow by word of mouth along with the Internet and social media which led AppWood to ship doors and millwork nationwide and internationally. AppWood is committed to designing and building a full range of custom woodwork that reflects the character and style of a home. We work hand in hand with the owner, builder, and architect to create the products that make the best first impression for our client’s project. We also strive to produce to minimize our impact on the environment by purchasing FSC approved woods from local sources.

We have experience with a wide range of wood species and we are glad to recommend.

Available wood species from North American and European hardwoods and softwoods and exotic tropical hardwoods include:

African Mahogany; Honduran or Genuine Mahogany; Meranti; Spanish Cedar; Santos Mahogany; Sapele; Teak; Ipe; Afrormosia; Koa; Jatoba; Lyptus; Purpleheart; Yellowheart; Reclaimed barn woods; Heart Pine; Reclaimed Redwood; Reclaimed Snow Fence; French Oak; Euro Beech; Paduak; English Oak; Chestnut; Cypress; White and Red Oak; Douglas Fir; American Walnut; Butternut; Cherry; Knotty Alder; Locust; Bubinga; Cocobolo; Brazilian Cherry; Ebony; Rosewood; Acacia; Sipo; Iroko.

Now operating from a 40,000 sq. ft. facility designed specifically for custom woodworking and finishing, AppWood intends on continued growth, creating local jobs while supporting distinctive projects around the country. Combining old world craftsmanship with modern refinements, AppWood will continue to create custom woodwork that will stand the test of time.

Whether you need doors, windows, cabinets, moldings, and/or stairs, call us to discuss your next project with one of our associates who will walk you through the design and budget process to meet your needs, style, and project timelines.

While solid wood doors are our specialty, we also provide related millwork and custom woodwork for our clients. Our key capabilities include:

Custom Woodwork – Our shop is especially laid out for custom woodwork and finishing. Our equipment is designed for accurate milling and machining, not high volume production. Even so, we have developed a process that efficiently produces high quality custom projects that are delivered on time.

Wood Species – After years in the business we have sources for most any wood species our client’s request. We have even used wood provided by our clients and reclaimed lumber.

Engineering & Design / AutoCAD – From initial elevations to approvals and shop drawings for construction, we maintain a staff of talented designers using AutoCAD to insure accuracy and quality. We have experience working with engineers to obtain Hurricane rated certificates for our doors when needed.

Project Management – Large projects require the ability for someone to manage the details and logistics to insure your project will stay on schedule and on budget. Our experienced Project Managers bring those skills to your project as a value added service.

Metal Fabrication – We have developed door designs that incorporate metal accents that we fabricate and finish in our shop. We offer painted finishes as well as custom color matching and unique patinas. We have local blacksmiths available as well to create custom wrought iron door grills and decorative hardware.

Delivery and Installation – While we ship doors nationwide, we often deliver and install doors within a reasonable drive of our facility in Western NC. Our experienced carpenters can provide a turn-key installation of your new door and removal of your old doors.

While we have had a limited number of warranty related call backs, AppWood is proud to stand behind our products. Wood doors require special care and handling, it is NOT a maintenance free material but with proper care your wood doors will last for generations. We offer a warranty that stands up to any in the industry, 5 years on our pre-finished doors and 1 year on unfinished doors. Click here for a copy of our “Door Care” reference.Your new door will come with a bottle of Guardsman wood polish to clean and protect your finished door.

Because each AppWood door is made to order, you have an opportunity to create a unique design of your own, your own “collection”.  Provide any inspiration photos, design sketches, moulding profiles, metal accents, or special hardware and our experienced designers will convert your vision and specifications into a unique set of plans.  You’re not limited by the sizes and designs in a catalog, only by our collaborative creativity.  Then we work with you, your designer and builder to ensure that the final product meets your initial vision. Below outlines our process for you see we think of all the details.

1. Consultation – Your initial call or email inquiry will connect you with a sales representative who will collect as much detail as possible about your project to develop an initial budget for your review. Along with your basic specifications for rough opening sizes and function, they will review your vision and inspiration pictures to get an idea of your style, preferred wood species, finishes and hardware options to best complement your home.
2. Quotation –With a budget range that meets your criteria they will provide a line item, fixed priced quote along with an initial elevation sketch for your review and approval.
3. Quote acceptance and deposit – After working out the details for your project and the price, production will begin upon receipt of signed quote along with a 60{41459cdd0109643f3844e557479612e17350bf7b05bcb29c9f16e5ab79a2dad7} deposit. Typical production time from this point will range from 4 to 8 weeks. While the quote is a fixed price, unexpected things may occur and resulting changes may be required. With your approval we will be glad to modify the project as we progress. Changes may affect the final pricing.
4. Design review and approvals – We’ve combined the design and engineering of our doors with the role of the project manager to insure that every detail is accounted for from start to finish in the production of your door. Upon acceptance of our quote, you will be assigned a Project Manager who will draft your door in AutoCAD to insure accuracy and quality. You will sign off on all design details prior to production.
5. Production – Each door starts with hand selection of the lumber specified, virtually any exotic wood that may be specified is available to us through various specialized suppliers. The lumber is milled, shaped, sanded and eventually assembled into the door slab and jamb components. Hand applied mouldings and raised panels are also made and fit into the door.
6. Pre-Hanging – In most cases we will be providing the jamb that your door swings in, we will pre-hang the door into it’s jamb. “Pre-Hanging” includes setting the hinges, hardware and other custom accessories which may be specified. Accuracy is critical to the function and performance, since some of ours doors weigh as much as six hundred pounds or more. Finally, the hardware is removed in preparation for finishing.
7. Finishing – Wood doors need a quality finish to prevent water and sun from damaging the wood. Water will cause swelling and warping, the sun’s UV can discolor the finish and break down fibers in the wood. Our quality finishes protect against that.
8. Post Finishing – Hardware is re-installed on the door and any glass or decorative hardware is applied. A final “deluxing” and quality check is performed to insure we meet your expectations.
9. Shipping or Delivery – Doors are professionally crated for LTL shipping or blanket wrapped onto our own truck for delivery. Our carriers provide lift gate and job site delivery services.