Custom Exterior & Outdoor Rated Barn Doors

Our Outdoor Rated Barn Door is made of solid cedar wood and available in multiple door styles. Shown in our rugged Rustica Full X barn door, this exterior grade cedar wood will withstand the elements and comes with a warranty against rotting and splitting. This Full X barn door is outdoor certified due to the cedar lumber used to build the door as well as the exterior grade finish materials used to construct the door. We achieve our outdoor rating using premium FSC certified cedar lumber, certified exterior grade wood glue, and a unique tri-layering of our exterior grade sealant. Our outdoor rated barn door hardware is the perfect way to install your sliding cedar barn door.

Choose your finish and texture
Customizable height and width
Option to include hardware , handle and support header and accessories
Designed and Crafted entirely in the USA
Standard door thickness is 1 3/4”

8 Benefits of Exterior Barn Doors

When choosing an exterior door for your entryway, shed, or patio area, a barn door may not be the first thought to come to your mind. However, an exterior barn door offers plenty of benefits, including the ability to save space and boost curb appeal. Plus, outdoor barn doors come in numerous styles and materials to match your home’s style.

8 Benefits of Exterior Barn Doors

1. Save Space
2. Boost Curb Appeal
3. Weather Resistant
4. Convenient Functionality and Installation
5. Security
6. Hinged and Sliding Capabilities
7. Cover Large Spaces
8. Fully Customizable

Double barn doors and sliding glass panel doors are popular in home and office interiors, but they're not quite as common for outdoor use. However, plenty of outdoor barn door ideas have been hitting Pinterest over the last couple of years, boosting the popularity of these gorgeous doors with rustic charm and lots of versatility.

Barn doors were originally designed for barns, of course, but their style has been upgraded to fit a breadth of home styles. These doors can be as rustic, industrial, or modern as you need them to be, making them fit right into your outdoor area's style.

8 Benefits of Exterior Barn Doors

Wood doors, double door sets, Dutch door styles, French door vibes—an outdoor barn door has it all. Exterior sliding doors and hinged barn doors can resist weather, cover large and small spaces, and offer security to your home and outdoor spaces. Here are just a few of the most significant benefits to consider when looking for the right door for your outdoor space.

1. Save Space

Because barn doors come in custom sizes, you can order them to fit your specific needs. This is helpful for tight spaces, like small sheds, that can only accommodate a modest door size. Barn doors are even available as pocket doors to suit areas like small greenhouses or a side entrance to a garage.

If you want a new exterior door for your entryway but your entrance area is narrow and difficult to work with, a barn door panel could be the right fit. Rustica's outdoor barn door can come hinged for a front entrance, and is available in heights from five feet to almost 12 feet, with widths as narrow as one foot.

2. Boost Curb Appeal

It's often amazing what a new set of exterior shutters and a new door can do for your home's curb appeal.

Adding an exterior barn door to your front entrance, garage, or patio can give your home more pizazz. Although homeowners tend to prioritize curb appeal when selling a home, it also has financial benefits for you, even if you'll be staying in it for a while. Sometimes, it takes just a few small tweaks to create an instantly eye-catching home exterior that boosts your home's value and gives you more equity.

Consider playing with the color or design of your door to get a unique look that's unlike any other in the neighborhood.

3. Weather Resistant

Exterior barn doors are designed to resist weather—especially beautiful solid wood doors. Our doors use natural materials to create a stunning look wherever you place them. But our Outdoor Rated Barn Door is made with FSC certified exterior-grade cedar wood, some of the most durable around, to ensure your door is long-lasting in any kind of weather.

With the extra care put into exterior barn doors, you can expect years of anti-warping, anti-fading, security, and durability to keep your door looking its best throughout every season.

4. Convenient Functionality and Installation

Sliding barn doors are known for their unmatched functionality for spaces that can accommodate them, including patio area, garages, and sheds. They hang from the outside of the space and slide away from and back over the door opening. Heavy duty tracks and Rustica hardware kits offer smooth and easy sliding, even for the heaviest doors.

Plus, these barn door hardware kits and tracks are relatively straightforward to install, so there may not be a need to hire an expert to do the job. From start to finish, adding an exterior barn door to your entrance or outdoor space can be a no-fuss DIY project to tackle.

5. Security

Barn doors rated for outdoor use are some of the most secure doors you can find. Their heavy-duty construction creates a sound barrier between your space and the outdoors. Exterior-grade materials and sealants ensure that exterior barn doors hold their shape and do not become compromised over time because of weather. The result is a gorgeous door that remains secure for its lifetime.

Also, the hardware included with an exterior rated sliding barn door meets outdoor standards.  That means that your track or hinges, screws, door pull, decorative hardware, and locks can all handle the outside elements to keep your family and belongings safe inside.

6. Hinged and Sliding Capabilities

The best part about selecting a barn door is that you can choose the type of door hardware kit you want to use. A sliding outdoor barn door kit with hangers and a track might be the best option for some exterior doors. On the other hand, a hinged exterior barn door is often the way to go for a front entrance door. Either way, there are many choices to choose from to fit your needs.

7. Cover Large Spaces

Add appeal to your garage, shed, and other outdoor spaces that have large door openings with an exterior barn door. As a garage door, these beauties are both functional and eye-catching. A set of double barn doors on the garage and other outdoor structures add rustic charm that draws inspiration from a farmhouse barn. Go as rustic or modern as you'd like by choosing your wood texture, stain, or paint finish, and door hardware that matches your home’s design.

Oversized barn doors can slide or attach to door frames with hinges, allowing you to choose which design works best for your outdoor space.

8. Fully Customizable

Barn doors are some of the most customizable you'll find, especially when you order from Rustica. Our Outdoor Rated Barn Door is available in multiple door design styles, including classic barn door styles, like our Z Style Barn Door and Double-X Barn Door. You can also go for a more unique style with the Rustica Reclaimed Barn Door using reclaimed wood planks, or opt for a modern barn door design with French-inspired barn doors, glass panels, and geometric patterns.

Then, dive into your specific tastes by choosing the metal type and metal finish, like modern gold or satin chrome. You can even customize the wood species, texture, and finish to wrap up your look and amp up the curb appeal to your home.

5 Places to Use an Exterior Barn Door

An exterior barn door is designed to handle cold, heat, rain, and sunshine, day in and day out, while adding a touch of style to your home. Here are a few places to consider adding an outdoor barn door:

1. Garage

One of our favorite ways to use an outdoor barn door set is as garage doors. Heavy duty exterior barn door hardware kits have a high weight capacity needed for these oversized doors. You can also put them on hinges if it works better for your space. Barn garage doors add a completely unique style to your home and outdoor area.

2. Shed

No matter what size shed you have, there's an outdoor barn door that will fit it. Use a sliding door to access a shed with a large door opening, or opt for hinges on a smaller area. Barn doors also come in pocket door sizes if you need a door to close a narrow opening.

3. Patio

Patio spaces are perfect for sliding barn doors. Choose between several glass panel barn door options from Rustica. You can even add privacy glass to your doors to let the natural light shine in while maintaining a sense of privacy.

4. Greenhouse

Glass panel barn doors designed for outdoor use can also work well in a greenhouse to keep that must-have sunshine flowing through. Depending on the door opening size and available wall space, you can add a sliding track or set of hinges to hang the door.

5. Entryway

Your entrance door acts as both an exterior and interior barn door, so you need to make sure it's rated for outdoor use to ensure it lasts. Add a barn door to your home's entrance and see what a transformation it makes to the outside of your house.

How to Secure an Exterior Barn Door

Homeowners sometimes hesitate to buy an outdoor barn door for their home because they don't believe it offers the same security as other types of exterior doors. However, exterior sliding barn doors can be fitted with various types of locks, just like traditional exterior doors. Whether you need a simple locking system with latches for a shed, or a more secure padlock system for your front door, a barn door can accommodate it.  

A sliding barn door lock comes in many forms. Barrel slide bolts and cane floor bolts, which have a lock that slides into a receiving end to secure the door, are popular options for outdoor sheds that don't require hefty security systems. A hook and eye latch can also work for sheds.  However, these don't typically offer enough security for front entrances.

Instead, you can try one of Rustica's self-latching barn door lock systems. The lock mechanism is compatible with most of our sliding barn doors to offer a quick and convenient lock system for reliable security.
With this system, no drilling into the wall or door jamb is necessary. Instead, the mechanism installs onto the door and track. It's intended for interior use, making it a good option for locking a front entrance door from the inside. Use this self-locking system with another lock of your choice to maximize the security of your front entrance.

If you choose a barn door with hinges, instead of a sliding track, you can utilize almost any type of traditional security lock system you'd like, including a deadbolt, electronic lock, or a locking doorknob.

Find the Perfect Outdoor Barn Door for Your Home

When you want the perfect exterior barn door for your entryway, patio, shed, or anywhere else in your outdoor area, try Rustica's Outdoor Rated Barn Door. The solid cedar wood construction includes a warranty to protect against splitting, rotting, and other problems that sometimes occur with exterior barn doors. You'll get peace of mind with your purchase and a door that lives up to your expectations.

The Outdoor Rated Barn Door from Rustica is an excellent addition to any home. Customize it by choosing the panel type, wood finish, and wood texture. Then, input the height and width requirements to fit your space; Rustica will cut your exterior doors to your exact specifications for a custom fit. A premium baked finish keeps your door looking its best through any kind of weather.