Wood, Fiberglass or Steel?

When searching for a new front door for your home, one of the most difficult choices you will face is determining the right material. The three main types of materials used for commercially-available front doors are wood, fiberglass and steel. They each have their own benefits and drawbacks and deciding which one is right for you will largely come down to personal preference.

Here is a quick glance at the pros and cons of each type of front door material:

Wood: Many people choose wooden front doors because they portray a sense of warmth and charm that can’t be replicated by doors made from other materials. They are especially good fits for older houses or homes with large front yards with lots of trees or other landscaping elements. Solid wood doors are typically very sturdy but are most likely to show the effects of exposure to the sun, rain, wind and other elements. You’ll need to engage in frequent maintenance to keep wood doors looking good.

Fiberglass: Fiberglass front doors often have a look that mimics wooden doors, but are much more weather-resistant than doors made from wood. Much like with a wooden door, a fiberglass door can be stained so that it matches the decor of any home style. Fiberglass doors also have interior foam insulation which make them particularly energy efficient.

Steel: Steel doors offer the most durability of any door type while also typically being the most cost-effective. They also offer similar levels of energy efficiency as fiberglass doors. They are stronger than wood or fiberglass doors and can be painted or primed in almost any color. One drawback is that they typically show dents or scratches more readily than wooden or fiberglass doors.

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