A visual masterpiece - its deep reddish brown color is accented by an irregular and often swirling grain. Occasional mineral streaks, ingrown bark and beetle borings only add to its rustic character. A finished mesquite door presents a natural beauty which is distinct and unmatched.

Aside from its beauty, mesquite is the hardest of all commonly used door woods, almost twice as hard as oak and more than twice as hard as walnut. This quality gives it a superior ability to withstand denting, scratching, and normal wear.

Because mesquite is much more dense than other hardwoods, it also has much higher resistance to shrinking and swelling. This characteristic makes it a most desirable door material, even in high humidity areas.

These qualities are a result of the environment in which mesquite trees grow. Throughout the Southwest and into Mexico, the arid and harsh climates make it a slow grower and keep it relatively small. Scarcity is a word often associated with mesquite, but it isn't mesquite trees that are scarce, it is trees large enough to yield usable lumber.

While its superior hardness and density make it an ideal door material, they also make it very difficult to work with. It is abusive to saw blades and other woodworking tools. These properties, along with the scarcity of large planks, fairly eliminate mesquite wood as a viable option for use in commercial production.

When you see something made from mesquite, it is probably handmade and an original. That is what our doors are: handmade originals made by craftsmen with years and years of experience. They are quality and they are beautiful!