Choosing the Perfect Entry Door for Your Home

Within each of the three categories of fiberglass, steel and wood, there are some variances that will affect how the entry door performs and how long it will stay looking great.

Make sure to look at the durability of the material and the quality of the weatherstripping system to be positive that the door will hold up and keep air and water out. Depending on how much weather the entry door will be exposed to, leads to what material you may choose for your door.

Steel. Made of an inner frame of wood or steel with a 24-gauge steel skin, the insides of steel doors are composed of a high-density foam insulation. Premium doors have a vinyl coating for improved resistance against harsh weather conditions.

If exposed to direct sunlight, some steel doors can retain so much heat they will be uncomfortable to touch. Steel doors are less energy efficient than wood or fiberglass; allowing heat/cold to be conducted through to the inside surface unless a thermal break is apparent.

Wood. A popular choice for aesthetic reasons, with a wide selection available, they can take about any stain or paint color. Some stock wood doors are composed of a veneer skin over an engineered wood core, which helps them resist shrinking, and warping that is a common occurrence with solid wood doors.

Fiberglass and composite. Tough and virtually maintenance-free, these doors can mimic the look and feel of a solid wood door. Typically made of molded skins of fiberglass on a framework of wooden stiles and rails, these doors contain high density foam insulation.

Fiberglass or composite doors typically carry the longest warranties of any of the three materials, and when combined with steel, such as our SafeGuard Doors, they are known to stand up to some of the toughest weather conditions.

For more information about our entry doors, please contact us at 717-569-3700 or email us at aspenwindows@gmail.com