Entry doors
Albany eNTRY Doors.
Installed by Someone Who’s Spent 10 Years Perfecting the Craft.
From classic entry doors to bold statement pieces, we bring manufacturer-grade product and installation precision to every Chicagoland home.
Built to last, built local
Every Albany door starts with a frame built to outlast the weather — and it starts right here in Chicagoland.
Albany is a family-owned company, manufacturing their doors locally in Bedford Park, IL, just outside the city — a business built on the same kind of personal accountability we bring to every Founders installation. And because they’re local, their doors are engineered specifically for the freeze-thaw cycles and harsh winters our homes face year after year.
Albany door frames are manufactured with 6 inches of composite material at the base — the spot most prone to rot from years of rain, snow, and ground moisture. It’s a detail most homeowners never think to ask about, and exactly the kind of engineering that separates a door that lasts 10 years from one that lasts 30.
Exterior frames can be clad in aluminum for added weather protection. With Albany doors you don’t have to settle for a color you think you like, you’re free to choose the color you love thanks to Albany’s custom painting option. Custom painting and staining is available for interior and exterior frames, panels, as well as interior and exterior trim. We want you to love your new door and we’ll guide you through the entire process to ensure you’re choosing the right door for yourself, and your home.
What we Install
Fiberglass Entry Doors — durable, energy-efficient, virtually maintenance free
Steel Entry Doors — security-focused strength without sacrificing style
Custom Colors & Finishes — full custom painting and staining available for interior and exterior frame, panel, and brickmould
Aluminum-Clad Frame Options — added weather protection where you need it the most
Albany Doors has built a reputation for craftsmanship homeowners can count on — engineered details like rot-resistant composite door jambs and fully customizable finishes reflect a level of quality most manufacturers skip. As an approved Albany dealer, Founders brings that same manufacturer-grade product directly to Chicagoland homes. With 10 years of hands-on experience managing installations at scale, we know exactly what makes a door perform.
Homeowners choose Founders for locally manufactured doors engineered for Chicagoland homes — combining exceptional craftsmanship, lasting performance, and expert installation without the inflated pricing of the big replacement companies.
0% Interest For 6 to 21 months
available for qualified buyers!
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Patio doors
The same Premium craftsmanship
you trust for your windows
now for the doors that connect
your home to the outdoors.
What We Install:
Sliding Patio Doors — smooth, space-saving operation, ideal for smaller openings or tight layouts
Self-Opening and Self Closing Sliding Patio Doors (available in 2-panel, 3 panel and 4 panel configurations)
French Patio Doors — classic French in-swing, a timeless look for traditional and modern homes alike
Blinds Between the Glass — Available in both sliding and French in-swing patio doors — a fan favorite among homeowners, especially when it comes to patio doors.
Patio Door Sidelites — available for both Sliding Patio Doors and French In-Swing Patio Doors
