The entry door is where the home’s first impression occurs. Choose the right material, style and design with practical benefits and investment to improve your home’s exterior.
Signs It's Time to Replace Your Entry Door
- Difficult to Open and Close: Sticking from the floor, hinges are sinking or sticking into the door jam.
- Moisture Between Glass Panes: Seals of panes are damaged which leads to moisture, mildew, or mold.
- Previous Water Damage or Insect Damage: A history of flooding or pest infestation takes its toll on wood.
- Rust and Dings: A result of inside moisture and energy inefficiency.
- Weathered, Warped or Cracked Doors: Exposed to slamming, kicking, and temperature changes.
- Visitors, Realtors or Future Buyers Compliment the Home Except for the Door: Visitors, realtors, or future prospective buyers notice the entry door first. First impressions are lasting.
Replacing Entry Doors
Entry doors can be replaced by exchanging one door (slab or blank), for another or completely removing and replacing the door and using the old door framing including jambs and thresholds.
To make a new wood door fit to an out-of-kilter frame, the top and bottom should be plane or evenly trim to let the door hang correctly.
Best Entry Door Materials
1. Steel
A steel entry door is the best option for security and durability. Steel is stronger than fiberglass and wooden doors and will not warp or crack. Dents and dings can be easily pulled and puttied with an auto-body repair kit.
- Affordable
- Inner frame made from wood or steel
- Keeps cool winds from creeping inside the home
- Smooth surface or an embossed wood-grain pattern
Novatech Steel Doors
- Steel: 24 gauge (G40) hot-dip galvanized
- Bottom Rail: Composite
- Foam Core: VOC free polyurethane/high-density
- Fire-rating: 20 minute
- Large Projects (Pre-painted Steel)
- Available: Expansive color varieties
Models:
- 6Panel
- Brixton 6Panel
- Mundo
- Soho
- Sydney
- Special Orders
- Vog
2. Fiberglass
Fiberglass is the choice between wood and steel, surpassing both in durability, practicality and maintenance. These doors are aesthetically beautiful and are available in a variety of color options.
- Durable
- High energy efficiency
- Light-weight
- Sound-proof/Fire-rated
Plaspro Exterior Doors
- LVL Lock Block: Heavy-duty/Full-length
- LVL Hinge-side reinforcement: Heavy-duty/Full-length
- Hydro-shield Technology: Patented
- Compression Molded Skins: High-impact
- Composite Stiles: Full-length
- Rails: Composite Top/Bottom
- Polyurethane Foam Core: CFC High-density
Collections:
- Fiberglass Smooth Skin 6/8
- Fiberglass Smooth Skin 8/0
- Modern Collection
- Rustic Collection
- Shaker Collection
3. Wood
A wood entry door is the perfect choice for versatility, character and beauty. Available in a variety of custom and natural-finish including oak, cherry, walnut and mahogany,
- Durable and weather resistant (modern types)
- Easy to shape and cut/Endless design possibilities
- Expensive/High maintenance
- Harmonizes with all home styles
- Natural beauty and substance
- Fiberglass Woodgrain Textured 6/8
- Fiberglass Woodgrain Textured 8/0
- Pattern: Stainable Rich Oak Grain
- Natural Color: Tan
- Meets Energy Standards
4. Glass
Glass exterior doors enhance views from indoors and increase natural light but can also admit cold air and may jeopardize privacy.
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Colorful design options
- Different levels of privacy
- Increased natural light
ODL Door Glass
- Tempered Safety Glass: Two Panels
- Air-and Water-tight Performance: Insulated
- Light/Privacy: Different Levels
- Low-E Doorglass: Hard/Soft Coat Finish
- ENERGY STAR: Qualified
Door Glass Options
1. Decorative Doorglass
- Classic Style
- Contemporary Style
- Craftsman Style
- Destination Doorglass Collection
- Dialogue Layered Glass
- Old World Style
- Perspectives Textured Doorglass
- Spotlights Doorglass
2. Enclosed Blinds Doorglass
- Enclosed Blinds Color Collection
- Light-touch Enclosed Blinds
- Triple-Glazed Blinds
3. Classic Series Doorglass
- Clear Doorglass & External Grilles
- Grilles Between Glass
- Simulated Divided Lights
- Vents
Door Glass Accessories
1. Vertilite (Overlay Art Glass Laminate)
- Smooth Skin: 6/8 DRS00
- Wood Grain Textured: 6/8 DRG00, 8/0 DRS0080, 8/0 DRG0080
2. Door Inserts
- Etched Glass
- Windsert Ventilating Doors- Impact Rated/Non-Impact Rated
Entry Door Replacement Recommendations
- Add greenery to distinctly frame the entrance.
- Showcase favorite colors on entry doors.
- Position railings at the sides of the entry door, for curb appeal and functionality.
- Install pathways leading to the entry door for safe accessibility.
- Display address numbers.
- Add up privacy or artistic design with frosted or patterned film to glass with panels.
- Balance style between entry doors, furniture and windows.
- Clear trash and unpleasant items.
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