Entry Doors: Fiberglass VS Steel

in this video I'll be going over the difference between a fiberglass entry door versus a steel entry door in order to help determine which option is right for you let's go when considering replacing the entry door in your home there are two main options to choose from fiberglass or Steel in this video I wanted to cover the difference between a fiberglass option and a steel option to do this I'll be breaking down these doors into five separate categories those categories are going to be looks Energy Efficiency security maintenance and cost so let's look at the fiberglass door option first now when it comes to looks a fiberglass door can closely mimic the look of wood and they're available in a variety of wood grain textures like Oak mahogany cherry and fur now in addition to having wood grain textures homeowners will also have the option of multiple stain and paint colors to choose from Energy Efficiency is reached with the door being foam filled by a computer-driven process that ensures optimal foam fill for maximum efficiency and strength for security fiberglass doors are equipped with a four ply hardwood style along the edge of the door for mounting the hardware that you choose for your door now this is going to provide additional strength to the door maintenance is minimal since fiberglass doors do not shrink warp split crack or delaminate making them ideal for Harsh or humid climates the cost of a fiberglass door is comparable to a wood door but can be higher depending on size and style but with the additional durability and lack of Maintenance you'll be able to recoup the cost over time all right now that we've gone over fiberglass doors let's take a look at steel entry doors and see how they compare first up is the look of a steel entry door they're available in both smooth or wood grain textures and again have a variety of stain and paint finishes to choose from as well and just like a fiberglass store steel doors achieve their Energy Efficiency with them being foam filled by a computer driven process that ensures optimal optimal foam fill from Maximum efficiency and strength now when it comes to security the lock and deadbolt area have a rigid composite lock block added to them for additional reinforcement in the steel door with maintenance being relatively low for steel doors they are a little bit more susceptible to dense dings and scratches and if left untreated these areas can begin to rust now the cost of steel doors are very affordable and will typically be less expensive than a fiberglass or wooden door with the total cost depending on size and style of course well there you have it the comparison of fiberglass and steel entry doors so hopefully this video's helped in giving you some additional information that you can use when it comes time for you to replace your home's entry doors and as always our goal here at Arch exteriors is to give you as much information as you need to make the right decision for you and your project for more specific information on a project like this click the link below or fill out a contact form

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Length: 3min 43sec (223 seconds)

Published: Wed Nov 02 2022