How to Choose the Best Entry Door Material

Perhaps you’re looking for the perfect entry door for your new construction or thinking about updating your home’s entrance to give your home a dramatic facelift. Or maybe your existing entry door is making your home less energy-efficient, and you're looking around for an option that will help you lower your energy bill.

Your entry door is your first line of defense against intruders, so it must be strong enough to protect your home against intruders. Besides, your entry door impacts the appearance of your home and creates the first impression of a home.

So it’s best to choose an entry door material that will create a good impression while increasing the value of your home and keeping your family safe.

So what is the best material for your entry door? Here are the main contenders for your entry door material.

• Wood

Wood remains a popular option for entry doors thanks to its excellent insulating properties, natural character, and high-end look.

Wooden doors come in a variety of style options, including pre-finish stains, decorative glass, panel styles, grille patterns, and other options. There are hundreds of options of wooden doors to help you achieve the look and feel you want for your entryway.

Solid core doors which are made from solid slabs of wood provide enhanced security thanks to sturdier construction and rigidity. However, wooden doors require continual maintenance to keep them in good shape, so they come with a higher maintenance cost. Besides, the material may fade when it’s exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time. 

• Fiberglass

Fiberglass doors can mimic the look and feel of a solid wood door through special stains and coloring. These doors resist wear and tear better than wooden and steel doors.

Fiberglass doors can withstand the elements for years to come while providing exceptional energy efficiency. On the downside, fiberglass doors come with a higher price tag.

• Steel

Steel doors for entryways are made of an inner frame of wood or polystyrene with a steel skin over the top. These doors provide the best protection against intruders, though they are prone to dents and scratches. Steel doors are an ideal choice for entryways in places with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and glaring sun. Besides, they add design intrigue to your home and come with an insulated foam core that provides years of exceptional energy efficiency.

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