Exterior Doors - Fiberglass or Wood, and reliable brands?
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Fiberglass vs Fiberglass/Wood patio sliding door
Comments (2)I have a good friend who sells replacement windows and doors and we when we replaced one of our doors last year she told me not to get fiberglass. I ended up with a steel door and I'm happy! I wasn't able to buy a door from her anyway as she lives in a different state. Her comments lead me to believe that the fiberglass just doesn't hold up as well, in the long run. Good Luck! Sue...See MoreFiberglass versus Steel versus Wood Exterior Doors
Comments (2)Consumers Reports magazine rated doors within the past year, comparing wood, steel, and fiberglass. If memory serves they concluded that fiberglass was the best for the long haul. However some brands of fiberglass doors have had warping problems. The fiberglass material itself is a combination of fibers and resins that when mixed together form a tough, weather resistent material. However, there are many different types of fiberglass, some of which don't hold up well to heat. If you have a storm door in front of most brands of fiberglass doors, you void the warranty because their fiberglass can not withstand the heat buildup between the main door and the storm door. However, some fiberglass doors have thicker skins and better composite material that easily withstand the heat and have warranties that welcome a storm door (Some Therma-Tru and all Pella I think both fall in this catagory). So if I were to get a fiberglass door, the #1 thing I would look for is one that has a decent warranty regarding storm doors; without that it's worthless (to me, at any rate). Secondly I would look for one that has the look and price that meets my requirements. They even are available with a mahogany woodgrain....See MoreFiberglass 5' sliding door with interior and exterior wood grain?
Comments (1)All the fiberglass that I know of is smooth to the exterior when it comes to the Marvin and Pellas. They do make a fiberglass woodgrain in some of the entry door line ups but I don't know of anyone in a slider that makes that....See MoreExterior door: wood or fiberglass?
Comments (1)do not try to install any door into an existing frame. you will be sorry. if the door is rotted, the frame can't be too good. When you buy a door, 99% come with a frame. Pull your interior trim off and the exterior brickmold. Then use a sawzall to cut any nails or screws holding the frame to the studs. The door should now easily be removed. When you get a new door be sure to specify whether you have 2x4 or 2x6 walls. By a door with a "frame saver" or other product to insure the door frame does not rot out. If you have hot, humid or damp condtions I would definitly not get a wooden door. There are some nice fiberglass doors that look really good in wood grain. You will pay more for a fir grain look than a dated oak grain look but it is worth it. Go to a lumber yard and ask about a Thermatru, or other professional product....See Moremillworkman
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