
Signet
Dovetailed and glued frames with hardwood stiles, deep wood grains and the most door and sidelite options.
ProVia is best known for entry doors, and a front door does a lot of work in San Francisco. It faces the street, takes the fog and wind, and on a Victorian or Edwardian it sets the tone for the whole facade.
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Wood doors swell, stick and need refinishing in damp, foggy weather. ProVia’s fiberglass doors carry convincing wood grains in cherry, mahogany, oak, alder and fir, without the upkeep.
Doors come with a wide range of decorative and privacy glass, caming finishes, sidelites and transoms, so we can match the period of the house.

Dovetailed and glued frames with hardwood stiles, deep wood grains and the most door and sidelite options.

White oak or smooth brushed textures with seven hand-finished stains, for clean modern or classic looks.

20-gauge steel in smooth, embossed, Shaker or woodgrain finishes, in custom sizes up to 8 ft.

ProVia’s vinyl windows in casement and hung styles.

ProVia’s higher-end vinyl casement windows.
| Signet | Ascent | Legacy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass, thicker skin | 20-gauge steel |
| Textures | Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Knotty Alder, Fir, smooth | White oak, smooth brushed | Smooth, embossed, Shaker or woodgrain |
| Finish | Stains and paints | Seven stains, hand finished; paints | Factory paint |
| Sizes | Up to 8 ft, most sidelite options | Up to 8 ft | Custom in 1/8 in. steps up to 8 ft |
| Best for | Victorian, Edwardian and Craftsman entries | Modern or classic oak looks | Security and value |
Front doors on historic SF facades may need Planning review just like windows. We document the existing door and match its style, glass layout and proportions.
We’re an authorized dealer for all six brands we carry, so we can recommend ProVia where it’s the best fit and another brand where it isn’t.
Book a ConsultationYes. Fiberglass doesn’t swell, warp or rot in damp weather the way wood can, and ProVia’s wood grains take stain convincingly.
Signet offers a wide range of panel layouts, decorative glass, caming, sidelites and transoms, so we can get close to most period doors. We review options with you on site.
Yes, Endure and Aeris vinyl windows, though most homeowners come to ProVia for its entry doors.
ProVia’s warranty depends on the series and options you choose, so we spell out exactly what applies to your order in the written proposal. Because we’re an authorized ProVia dealer, warranty questions come straight to us.
It depends on the series, material, sizes and glass, and on the work around each opening, such as trim, stucco or siding and permits. We don’t quote a number before seeing the home. After we measure, you get a written, itemized proposal with options, permits included, and no obligation to go ahead.