First impression lasts; and one of your home features that welcomes your guests is your entry door. It doesn’t just pique your guests’ interest, but a good entry door can also boost the curb appeal of your home. And when it comes to your home’s door, the great debate is the decision on which type of door you should go for: steel doors, traditional wood doors, or fiberglass doors? Let’s find out below.
Steel Doors
The main advantage to offer by steel doors is their strength and durability. Because of this, more and more homeowners are considering this material for their front door. Steel doors that are installed between the interior and exterior area offer many advantages. They can provide great protection against fire and potential intruders. Ar Medallion Security, we use ProVia’s Legacy Steel entry doors, which are custom-built to owner specifications. Custom door sizes up to 8-feet are available, along with glass and texture options (smooth or wood grain) and 7 stain and 16 paint finishes.
Pros
- Sturdy
- Energy efficient
- Rain, wind, and snow resistant
- Provides maximum protection
- Less expensive
- Less maintenance required
Traditional Wood Doors
Wood is one of the door materials that are readily available to use. With many lumber types, you will have a wide array of wood materials to choose from for your door. You can opt for durable wood types such as oak and teak; though, they are not water-resistant. Another good thing about traditional wood doors is that it can be customized to any size and shape; it can even be painted with colors. And because woods are naturally heat insulators, wood doors can help maintain the temperature inside your home.
Pros:
- Versatile
- Flexible
- Aesthetic
- Rust resistant
- Easy to install
- Crack and chip resistant
- Dent resistant
- Classic
- Easy to repair
- Energy efficient
Problems with Wood Doors include:
- Absorbs moisture making it susceptible to rot, causing its paint to peel or bubble
- Susceptible to termite infestation
- Requires regular maintenance
- Susceptible to warping
- Mostly expensive
Fiberglass Doors
Fiberglass is another door material that is growing in popularity today. It provides homeowners a new range of options for their exterior doors, especially those residing in harsh and humid climates. Fiberglass doors are typically made of two large molded sites with their center filled with a polyurethane foam core that insulates the door from harsh temperatures. If you are used to the traditional wood door’s feel and look, then fiberglass doors can also give you that look and feel. Textured fiberglass doors will provide you with the same grains of any wood type that you like. Fiberglass doors may be even more energy-efficient compared to steel doors; it even prevents condensation. ProVia offers three series of custom fiberglass entry doors that meet or exceed homeowners’ expectations: Embarq, Signet and Heritage.
Pros:
- Aesthetic
- Durable
- Resistant to warping, shrinking, splitting, denting, scratching, and cracking
- Improves curb appeal
- Flexible style
- Comes with long warranties
- Less maintenance
- Energy efficient
- Offers protection and security
Steel doors, traditional wood, or fiberglass doors — the choice is yours. All three door options offer advantages. Consider your personal preferences, your home’s architectural design, and the location of your home to determine which type of door best suits your home.
