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01 | Scrolled Iron-Forged Speakeasy Grill

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

An old world iron-forged speakeasy grill such as this one with its custom scroll design is an essential finishing touch to a custom garden gate or garage door Mediterranean style. The scrolling detail is typically a feature found in Mediterranean architecture elegantly adding character, definition and style to any custom garage door or gate. An eclectic blend of iron-forged decorative hardware can be interchanged between Spanish, Tuscan and Mediterranean styles depending on the existing home’s architectural elements.

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02 | Iron-Forged & Hammered Corner Strap

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Decorative iron-forged corner straps are used in many our custom garage doors and gates to accentuate the old world architectural essence of our customized designs. The fleur de lis design at each end of this iron corner strap is mainly used to add a heavier, more rustic look to our custom garage doors and gates alike. Further enhancing the rustic look of the old world blacksmithing techniques, this corner strap has been hand- hammered to give it age and bring back yesteryear’s architectural essence.

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03 | Iron-Forged & Hammered Handles

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Forged from a decorative iron spindle bent into shape, these highly decorative iron handles distinguish any custom garage door or gate different from the rest! Strictly decorative, these iron-forged and hammered handles simulate a swing door look on some of our custom designs. These handles are used for distinction and to add architectural essence that charms the beholder’s eye with old world class that comes from our hand-forged decorative handles.

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04 | Rustic Iron Clavos & Rosettes

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Typically used in Mediterranean, Tuscan and Spanish Colonial architecture – elements such as rustic iron clavos and finishing rosettes make a day and night difference on the finished garage door, gate or shutter design. These pieces borrowed from the old world book of building elements beautify today’s garage door and gate creations. Used in larger numbers create a Medieval-type look while using a handful embellish a Spanish Colonial or Mediterranean style garage door, gate or shutter.

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05 | Iron-Forged Handles

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

When designing an overhead garage door that will simulate swing-open doors, decorative iron handles like these are used to further-enhance the architectural appearance the garage door will have. These elegant iron handles come in a twisted- cane design that accentuate some of our garage door and gate designs. They are beefy, highly decorative and feel like the real thing. Although they are dummies, these handles will compel you to “swing open” the garage door!

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06 | Iron-Forged Hinge With Hammered Edge

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Here is a modest design with a lot of class, this custom forged hinge strap is beautifully edge-hammered with a bud-like finial design that is modes yet elegant. The bolt heads can be interchanged with diamond clavos to give it a beefier look. The hammered “lip” give this hinge design a finished edge that really pops against the wood grain of any custom garage door, gate or shutter. Painted black will make a perfect contrast against any wooden garage door or gate while painted brown will swiftly blend with the wood.

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07 | Iron-Forged Knocker & Cross Back Plates

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Ring knockers forged out of iron and finished with a decorative back plate make these ring pulls quite appealing. Mostly used in Spanish Colonial designs but interchangeable make these iron knockers a favorite. Finished in black paint will allow rust to show through giving them a rustic look from the past while powder coating them will preserve the “like new” look for many years. Depending on your preferred taste these iron knockers can be rustic or durably intact depending on the finish used.

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08 | Heavily Ornate Iron-Forged Hinge

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

This is a hinge that could have easily been pulled out of a Medieval castle. It is a highly decorative piece that demands attention on any custom garage door or gate style. The size and beefy appearance of this hinge does not fall short from what old world blacksmithing standards would call for. This is why our decorative iron hardware looks and feels like the real thing, it is classically built to replicate the same techniques used in the old world all over the world. We aren’t Dynamic for no reason!

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09 | Iron-Forged Rustic Speakeasy Grill

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Spanish Colonial doors have used the infamous speakeasy grills for centuries. It is an architectural features that although quite frequently used still makes an architectural statement of colonial times. Forged out of iron and rustically built imperfect replicates the genuine speakeasy grill used in Spanish Colonial architecture. We often times use these iron forged grills to accentuate small windows in our custom garage door designs and architectural gates. Creativity is the key and the old world provides the rest!

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10 | Custom Architectural Garage Door

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Here’s another highly decorative iron hinge used to complement many of our custom architectural garage doors and gates. These hinges are crafted with great skill using methods centuries old to accomplish that same charming essence of the past. When allowed to rust over the years of exposure to the elements these hinges only get better. Age gives these decorative iron hinges architectural taste that becomes even more appealing over time.

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11 | Iron-Forged Knocker Pull & Fleur de Lis Back Plate

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

The fleur de lis design is as old as it is legendary, this iron-forged knocker pull design incorporates this same design to accomplish a finished piece of decorative iron art. Used as dummies to further-enhance the double leaf opening design of our garage doors and gates these handles are strictly decorative. Using decorative knockers on our garage doors and gates give many of our garage door designs character that defines their architectural personality.

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12 | Iron-Forged Hinge & Diamond Clavos

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Decorative iron-forged hinges come in vast varieties, this particular design is well- embellished with decorative iron diamond clavos that give it dimension as well as architectural character. The end of this hinge is beautifully finished in a decorative bloom design. This hinge design can be used in a variety of garage door and gate styles including Tuscan, Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean, French Campestral or eclectically combined to create a unique finish.

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13 | Iron-Forged Handles

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Simple iron-forged handle designs such as this go a long way to make a bold architectural statement. Forged to look like a “rope knot” these gorgeous iron pulls are modestly sophisticated. The fine contour lines and graceful demeanor make these iron forged handles a perfect selection for a more elegant finish. Perfectly used in pairs for garage doors or driveway gates or used as a single on smaller pedestrian gates. Nothing adds charm and beauty to architectural garage doors and gates like iron hardware.

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14 | Iron-Forged Hinge Strap & Diamond Clavos

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Diamond clavos always seem to make a great complement on iron-forged hinges. This gives flat hinges such as these – depth and dimension. It is important to have dimensional perception when creating decorative iron forged hardware to really give justice to the genuine hardware of the old world. Left untouched these hinges are clean, smooth and elegant. Hammered by hand would give these hinges a rustic look for those who prefer a more rugged finish.

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15 | Iron-Forged Knocker Pull & Deco Back Plate

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

An elegant option for a more aristocratic finish are these decorative iron ring knockers. Far from rustic, the back plate design is intricate and highly ornate. This is a refined knocker design that complements more finely finished styles such as some of our Mediterranean style garage doors as well as some of our Tuscan garage doors. These can be used to complete the swing-door illusion on a garage door or gate. Like all of our decorative iron hardware, these pulls are beefy and feel like the real thing.

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16 | Iron-Forged Hinge & Hammered Distressing

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

Hammer-distressed by hand and heavily built this hinge design is by far a favorite among our custom garage door collections. This hinge is heavily beefy with plenty of ornamental design essence and old world craftsmanship with its hand-hammered finish. No matter what architectural style this hinge has been paired for it seems to always have a feature that complements most any architectural style. Look through our custom wood garage door galleries and see how many times this design has been used!

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17 | Decorative Iron Hardware

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dynamic Garage Doors

For a more “civilized” look dummy iron handles such as these can be used to complement a custom garage door or gate in a variety of architectural styles. These handles look like lever knobs with a decorative back plate and swirl ends. Typically used in many of our custom gates and garage doors. We select our decorative iron hardware well to suit most architectural styles to perfection. Our craftsmen work hard and diligently to replicate and assume the quality and identity of the old world.

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