Enhance your home's functionality and provide ultimate freedom for your pets with the Knotty Alder 9-Lite Clear Glass Exterior Door with Dog Door by Krosswood Doors. This modern farmhouse-inspired entry door is masterfully engineered for strength and longevity, featuring nine clear glass insulated window panels and an integrated high-performance PlexiDor pet door. Crafted from authentic Knotty Alder, the door showcases unique textured knotting and a rich natural wood grain for a rustic yet sophisticated aesthetic. Whether you choose an unfinished wood door ready for custom staining or a professionally pre-finished option from our US-based facilities, this energy-efficient 9-lite exterior door offers the perfect blend of luxury, security, and pet-friendly convenience.
Technical Specifications & Core Features
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Pet Door Integration: Features a factory-installed, energy-efficient PlexiDor pet door (opening dimensions: 16.5 in. W x 19.25 in. H) with a 10-year residential warranty.
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Premium Construction: Engineered Knotty Alder stiles and rails ensure lasting durability, featuring a full-thickness solid wood panel measuring 1-3/4 inches.
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Seasonal Adaptability: Built with sturdy, doweled construction and center floating panels that allow for natural expansion and contraction to withstand environmental changes.
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Energy Efficient Glass: Features nine clear glass panels utilizing insulated, tempered safety glass with a Low-E coating for maximum thermal performance.
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Smart Home Ready: Fully compatible with most smart locks and WiFi doorbell devices. Pairs seamlessly with smart ecosystem cameras like Nest, Wyze, and Ring.
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Aesthetic Profile: Showcases dark, visible knots that highlight the individual, rustic beauty of every unique entry door.
What's Included in the Quick Assemble Kit?
This door arrives knocked down in a quick assemble kit (jamb assembly required), complete with:
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Jamb: Solid Knotty Alder wood or Primed exterior jamb.
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Hinges: Standard exterior hinges.
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Boring: Double boreholes pre-drilled for quick hardware installation.
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Threshold: Adjustable inswing threshold.
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Weather-Stripping: High-performance weather-stripping designed to seal out drafts.
Note: Brickmold and interior trim are not included with this kit.
Finishing, Shipping & Warranty Information
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Finishing Requirements: To seal properly and maintain the warranty, the door requires a stain or finish applied to all 6 sides. Stained doors come in your choice of a Semi-Transparent Oil-Based Wood Stain and a clear Behr Spar Urethane topcoat.
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Shipping: Doors are safely delivered curbside to your home via LTL Freight Shipping.
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Requirements: Must have adequate overhang above the door (see warranty for details).
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Coverage: Backed by a 1-Year Limited Warranty.
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Installation & Technical Resources: Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions are available on our Door Resources page. Note: We recommend professional installation to ensure a proper seal and long-term performance.