New Front Doors

[Army Guy]

From riding around and looking at other CYVs, it appears that all the front doors come from the same place. We are looking to replace our solid front door on our CYV with one that has glass in it. Where can we find these, and if there is a web site that would be great. Thanks.

Army Guy

[chuckinca]

I believe Lowe's and Home Depot carry fancy doors.


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[BogeyBoy]

We used Perry's Entry Point. They cut out a section of your existing door and replace it with glass. Many designs to choose from. Located near Spanish Springs - next to Publix.

http://entrypointglass.com

[Barefoot]

We used Perry's Entry Point. They cut out a section of your existing door and replace it with glass. Many designs to choose from. Located near Spanish Springs - next to Publix.

http://entrypointglass.com

We also used Perry's Entry Point. They have a huge selection and some good sales. They installed it immediately. They did a great job and it made a huge difference.

[swrinfla]

Army Guy:

Don't overlook "Entry Point by Perry's Decorative Glass & Custom Door" in La Plaza Grande next to Publix. 352-751-0883. www.EntryPointGlass.com

When I built my house four and a half years ago, I expressed a desire for glass in my door. My shopper's aide told me to do that separately, as I'd be able to get what I wanted for about half what it would cost to order it is a part of the whole construction process.

In the long run, of course, I've still not done anything with my front door, but I've seen these guys at work and they do a super job. They'll come, take down your existing door, cut a hole in it, put in the glass and away they go!

And, I think quite reasonably!

A word of caution, though: be sure you can do this in a CYV. There are, I understand, some pretty hard limits of what you can and can't do in the "public" area of a villa community!

Good luck!

SWR

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[MelZ]

We used Perry's Entry Point. They cut out a section of your existing door and replace it with glass. Many designs to choose from. Located near Spanish Springs - next to Publix.

http://entrypointglass.com

What a great idea........I would love to do this in my CYV, is it permissable?

Approx. cost?

Thanks

[BogeyBoy]

I have a CYV and did it - and many of my neighbors have as well. Cost was about $500 for a half door and sidelight - installed.

Besides Perry's standard selection they have some custom doors. In our designer we did one of the custom doors - quite a bit more money but it is a beautiful door and sidelight.

[SABRMnLgs]

We used to have a CYV and one of the first things I did was to put in storm door. Did all the measuring, labor and hung it. Total cost was around
$300 for the door and hardware. Labor was free. Never told anyone I was doing it and never got a hassle from the evil overlords or door police.

[Army Guy]

Thanks all! We will check out entrypoint.
That does bring up a question, to put up an storm door, all glass, and put glass in the mian front foor, I need to get approval first?
You all know I am new at this!

Army Guy

[BogeyBoy]

Entrypoint said no architectural review needed when they did our glass insert on the front door.

Home depot said they wouldn't install the storm door without the review. I guess that 4 inches between the two doors is the border line!

It is an easy process - getting things approved certainly can't hurt. A blank copy of the application form is in the front of The Villages phone book.

[graciegirl]

Wow! I loved the link and one of my favorites was the Heron!

We're here for awhile friends...please stop by.........

[katezbox]

Wow! I loved the link and one of my favorites was the Heron!

We're here for awhile friends...please stop by.........

Wow.... good news - change that location!

[Army Guy]

Is this entrypoint thing something that Tim the Toolman can coordinate?
We are coming down this weekend to do some things and also meet with him on other things we want him to do. Just trying to get everything done before we move in.

Army Guy

[zcaveman]

I don't have a CYV but I never got a permit to put on the storm door. No one bothered me about it or the many other people that put in storm and screen doors.

[BogeyBoy]

Is this entrypoint thing something that Tim the Toolman can coordinate?
We are coming down this weekend to do some things and also meet with him on other things we want him to do. Just trying to get everything done before we move in.

Army Guy

Entrypoint has a store and their own installation guy.

[SABRMnLgs]

Do you need permission? Do this, pull out your Mortgage papers and look at the bottom where it says "owner". If your name is there, that will answer your questions.

You cow tow to a bunch of bozos long enough and they will be telling you what to eat and what kind of toilet paper you have to buy.

I have done everything myself (I'm not super builder by any means, but I am handy). So I do everything myself and no one has ever said a word. Course we are blessed with a bunch of like thinking neighbors (not a snitch in the bunch). That's a VERY important item when it comes to owning a home in these parts.

"You don't ask ............. I don't tell."

[EdV]

Well, after looking at Mortgage papers as SABRMnLgs has suggested, be sure to look at the DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS which you signed and agreed to when you purchased your home in The Villages, which is a Deed Restricted Community.

If you don’t have a copy handy, you can go to the Nuts and Bolts section of this forum and view the samples that have been posted there:

Section 2.5 After the Home has been constructed, no reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home, or in the locations and utility connections of the Home will be permitted except with the written consent of the Developer, or an architectural review committee appointed by the Developer.

Section 4.1(e) Owner does hereby give and grant unto the Developer a continuing lien in the nature of a mortgage upon the Homesite of the Owner, which lien shall have priority as of the recording of this Declaration, and is superior to all other liens and encumbrances, except any institutional first mortgage.

So, think twice about the problems you may be creating for yourself if you ignore these restrictions.

[SABRMnLgs]

Edv makes a good point. If you got one of those deed restriction things, you will note that you own your home in name only. They have every right to tell you anything and everything you can do to your house I guess. As I said, soon it will be what to eat and the brand of toilet paper.



Like mosquitoes, they live in groups. Try to find a place that has none and you will be much happier. Took us 4 moves before we found a nice place. Better yet, get a place from a private seller. Steer clear of the Villages people. Nice folks but very controlling.

[katezbox]

Well, after looking at Mortgage papers as SABRMnLgs has suggested, be sure to look at the DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS which you signed and agreed to when you purchased your home in The Villages, which is a Deed Restricted Community.

If you don’t have a copy handy, you can go to the Nuts and Bolts section of this forum and view the samples that have been posted there:

Section 2.5 After the Home has been constructed, no reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home, or in the locations and utility connections of the Home will be permitted except with the written consent of the Developer, or an architectural review committee appointed by the Developer.

Section 4.1(e) Owner does hereby give and grant unto the Developer a continuing lien in the nature of a mortgage upon the Homesite of the Owner, which lien shall have priority as of the recording of this Declaration, and is superior to all other liens and encumbrances, except any institutional first mortgage.

So, think twice about the problems you may be creating for yourself if you ignore these restrictions.

Well said, Ed. Living in a place with deed restrictions is not for everyone...

[graciegirl]

Edv makes a good point. If you got one of those deed restriction things, you will note that you own your home in name only. They have every right to tell you anything and everything you can do to your house I guess. As I said, soon it will be what to eat and the brand of toilet paper.



Like mosquitoes, they live in groups. Try to find a place that has none and you will be much happier. Took us 4 moves before we found a nice place. Better yet, get a place from a private seller. Steer clear of the Villages people. Nice folks but very controlling.

Not to worry Jerry, we knew this when we bought here. It has been the same back in Ohio for a long time too. Deed restrictions are our friends.

[BobKat1]

Not to worry Jerry, we knew this when we bought here. It has been the same back in Ohio for a long time too. Deed restrictions are our friends.

I agree. They're not all bad. If you know about them going in and can live with them, they have some definite benefits IMO. As katezbox said they aren't for everyone.

[Army Guy]

Hey all, went to Entry Point and they were terrific. Ordered our custom window. They said the same thing, that approval not needed, but needed for storm door. Go figure.

Army Guy

[uujudy]

Just so you know...
If you're thinking of a storm door for your cyv, make sure you have enough clearance to open it with your hanging porch light. You might have to take a few links out of the chain.

[Villageguy]

We also used Perry's Entry Point. They have a huge selection and some good sales. They installed it immediately. They did a great job and it made a huge difference.

We ordered our door and side panels on December 19, 2012; 4-6 week for delivery; we called asking the status of the order on January 22th; was told they would call back with an update; no callback, I went to their store and asked the status; was told that a voice mail mesage was on our phone, we never received the message. The windows were not in.

A week later we received a call saying they had a cancellation and could install the door glass and side panels on Jan 29th. The installer arrived; however, the side panels ordered were 7 " our existing side panels are 8"; went back to the store , there was nothing that could be done; had to reorder the 8 " side panels as a rush orde; 6 to 8 week delvery with and additional $60 charge for the side windows

Called today , Feb 25th, windows are not in and they do not know when they will be in; we were now told this was a custom order.

The people were very cordial and bussiness like untill we called checking on the order status on Jan 22nd and the subsequet issue with side panels; their demeanor changed to us and them.

It is now 9 weeks and we have no information as to when the windows woud be delivered and installed.

We would gladly cancel the order; however, that was a red flag when I mentioned it the vendor.

They may have been a reputable vendor to deal with for people, however, based on our experience we could not and would not recommend this vendor.

Buyer be ware.

[Villages Kahuna]

They have a great selection and do high quality work for very affordable prices. We've had Perry's replace our front door, side lights and transom glass. They also did a beautiful job of replacing our shower door with a 1/2-inch solid, engraved glass decorative door.