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Fiberglass entryway front door

Christopher von Simson

3 years ago

Hi there Houzz.

My question today in on fiberglass, glass, and color of a front door. Context first..

Installation: We live in Fairfax County VA, where we are very lucky to have @Windows on Washington Ltd (WoW) close by (who did an excellent job on our windows). They also do doors and we are looking forward to their expert help again. I'll be asking them these questions but thought I'd ask you too.

Environment: Our house is in a suburban 1970s colonial SFH in a midscale neighborhood (Greenbriar). We and our neighbors mostly have white vinyl siding, and white vinyl replacement windows. Our front entryway has some brick edging, two sidelights, and faces exactly due south, with no shade whatsoever. I'll edit to post a photo shortly...

Questions

1. So I'm thinking fiberglass, likely Provia, but what is the rough cost change between the various Provia fiberglass ranges? 30%?

2. Color: white matches the siding and the windows, and defends against the sun somewhat, but appears very outmoded. Would a wood-tone color hold up against the full summer sun?

3. Glass amount: does adding glass increase the cost significantly? How much? We like privacy glass, does that add extra?

Looking forward to your opinions, as ever...

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love2browse

3 years ago

I installed a fiberglass Provia door in my house in Virginia Run (pictures below). It was a little pricey but I think well worth it. Even up close you can’t tell it wasn’t wood. We actually did the inside a different wood tone. I had gotten so many complements on it too! I recently moved and miss that door and can’t wait to change my current door. I’m also a Realtor in the area. Greenbriar is a sought out neighborhood, so I would feel confident in spending a little more in improvements if I owned there.

Comments (6)

millworkman
3 years ago
"but what is the rough cost change between the various Provia fiberglass ranges? 30%?"

"Glass amount: does adding glass increase the cost significantly? How much? We like privacy glass, does that add extra?"

Not sure at all but Eric (WoW) would know for sure.
Christopher von Simson
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks @millworkman, I'll share (in very general, not-commercially sensitive, terms) what I can discover.
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Christopher von Simson
Original Author
3 years ago
So the rough amount between the ranges is about 8-15 percent, depending on many variables.

The wood effect skin is designed and warranted to be sturdy.

Decorative glass is a major cost-driver. As is fancy hardware.
Christopher von Simson
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks @love2browse, this is very helpful. We are now looking at the Signet fiberglass range. It is interesting that the pricing and packaging with side-lights is almost like pricing three doors. Ho hum.
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