Fiberglass Entry Doors: Therma Tru, Glasscraft, or HMI
Hi,
I am researching modern fiberglass doors and after reading posts on the different brands, I would like to hear your inputs or would recommend another brand.
The front entry is 8 ft double doors with 5 small lites.
Therma Tru line is Smooth Star, HMI is Aspen. Glasscraft have beautiful modern doors but I am unfamiliar with this brand.
The side entry door is 80” high solid face with modern lines. Therma Tru line is Classic Craft line in walnut.,,HMI is also Aspen. Glasscraft have the same door design
with modern lines.
Thank you in advance for your comments.
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kculbers
2 years agoI have a Therma Tru Smooth Star fiberglass triple locking entry door. It was installed last year. Our favorite experienced carpenter installed it and he loves Therma Tru. We love it too! Well made; well insulated. I plan to paint it light gray in the Spring.
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