April 7, 2008
Fiberglass Doors Offer More Insulation & Security Than Wood
If you're planning to replace your entry door, you'll have to decide on which material appeals most to you.
Wood doors are attractive, speak of quality, and add to curb appeal, but they're also more work to maintain than other options, since they require care to stave off cracking and splitting as seasons pass. Another downside of wood is that it doesn't offer all that much insulation, so if saving money on energy is important to you, an efficient well-insulated door may be something consider. For example, take a look at fiberglass doors.
You might think of the material as looking plastic-like and lacking the authenticity of wood, but fiberglass has come a long way in the last twenty years and some of today's options are quite handsome. This fiberglass entry door from the Feather River Door Company is one example. You probably thought it was wood when you first looked at the picture.
As well as being low maintenance, fiberglass generally has better insulation properties than wood. Most of these doors are made using two fiberglass skins that are filled with polyurethane foam, which can give you up to five times the insulation that wood doors give you.
Fiberglass doors also feature much of the strength and security of metal, so if home security is one of your considerations in choosing a door, the material should satisify your needs.
Of course, if you prefer the look and security of actual metal doors, we've looked at some cool ones of those too:
Architectural Charcoal Metal Doors | Custom Metal Doors
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