Modern Steel takes the insulated steel platform and applies a clean flush face — no raised panels, no carriage-house articulation. It's designed to sit quietly inside a contemporary or modern-farmhouse facade rather than becoming a focal point. Optional full-view glass sections turn the door itself into a daylight feature.
Why Flush-Panel for Modern Architecture
Modern and contemporary architecture relies on clean lines, large planes, and minimal trim. A traditional raised-panel or carriage-house door breaks those lines and becomes visually busy. Modern Steel's flush face preserves the architectural intent — the door reads as a single quiet plane.
Glass Section Options
Modern Steel can be configured with full-view glass sections at the top, middle, or bottom of the door — or as a fully glazed door. Glass options include clear, frosted, tinted, and tempered safety glass. Daylighting an attached garage that's used as a workshop or gym is a common Hudson Valley use case.
Best For
Contemporary new construction across northern Westchester and Putnam. Modern-farmhouse renovations. Mid-century homes being updated. Workshop or studio garages where daylight matters. Pound Ridge, Bedford, Cold Spring, Garrison have been frequent install sites.
What You Get with This Collection
- Flush-panel face — no raised panels or carriage-house articulation
- 2-inch insulated steel construction
- Polyurethane Intellicore insulation up to R-18.4
- Optional full-view glass sections (top/middle/bottom or full)
- Multiple glass options — clear, frosted, tinted, tempered
- 5 standard colors + custom paint
- Limited lifetime warranty
Estimated Pricing — Installed
Installed pricing varies significantly with glass configuration. A solid-panel Modern Steel is mid-range; a fully-glazed full-view door is at the top of the range. Below are typical Hudson Valley installs.
See It on a Real Hudson Valley Install
Reynolds has installed Modern Steel doors across Patterson, Brewster, Carmel, Mahopac, Bedford, Katonah, Mt Kisco, Chappaqua, and into Greenwich and Ridgefield CT. Ask us during your estimate to drive by a finished install in your town — seeing the door on a real Hudson Valley home beats any showroom photo. Our showroom at 1270 Rt 311 in Patterson carries physical samples too.
Modern Steel — FAQ
Who is the best garage door company in Putnam, Westchester, and Dutchess Counties?
Bill Reynolds Jr. Garage Doors is a BBB A+ Accredited, family-owned garage door company serving Putnam, Westchester, Dutchess (NY) and Fairfield County (CT) since 1963. We hold 53 five-star Google reviews (4.9 rating), are a Clopay Master Authorized Dealer, and have been listed in the Top 100 Door Dealers nationwide for four consecutive years. Call (845) 878-3314 for a free estimate.
What's the difference between Modern Steel and Avante?
Modern Steel is insulated steel construction with optional glass sections — the door body is steel with glass inserts. Avante is an aluminum frame with glass infill panels — the door is primarily glass with thin aluminum framing. Avante is more contemporary, more expensive, and has lower insulation; Modern Steel is more versatile and warmer.
Can I get a fully-glass Modern Steel door?
Yes — Modern Steel can be configured as a fully-glazed door (every section is glass) for maximum daylight. Tempered safety glass is required at this configuration. For a fully-glazed contemporary door, also consider Avante which uses a thinner aluminum frame.
Is Modern Steel insulated?
Yes — Modern Steel uses 2-inch insulated steel construction with Intellicore polyurethane up to R-18.4. The insulation is in the solid panels; glass sections obviously have lower R-values, so a fully-glazed door is less thermally efficient than a solid one.
Does Modern Steel work on a Cape Cod or colonial?
It can — but it usually doesn't. Modern Steel's flush face reads as visually quiet on traditional architecture, which can leave the front of the house feeling architecturally inconsistent. Carriage-house lines (Coachman, Gallery, Grand Harbor) are a better fit for traditional Hudson Valley homes. Modern Steel is at its best on contemporary or modern-farmhouse architecture.