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Where are those doors from? Roughly, how much do they cost? Do they keep sideways rain out?

10 years ago

We are looking at doing some remodel work at a home in Kailua. Thank you.

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Trigg-Smith Architects
7 years ago
Hi Barbara - don't you recognize the Trigg-Smith Architects Houzz profile link :)

These are Trigg's doors at his lanai!
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