Choosing the right entry door for your home can be a big decision. As a homeowner, you want the absolute best in quality and value when it comes to your entry door. Fiberglass and steel entry doors offer huge advantages when compared to other materials, like wood, which requires heavy maintenance and will often warp, chip or shrink. With fiberglass and steel doors, there’s no need to worry about durability; not only are they more resistant to the elements, they're lower maintenance than wood doors. Fiberglass and steel entry doors are a jack-of-all-trades option when it comes to homeowner needs. An entry door should add style to your home, while providing security and improved energy efficiency. Fiberglass and steel entry doors have many unique benefits to be aware of when deciding on your new entry door. Deciding which type of entry door is best for your home can be a difficult decision. So, let’s compare.
Fiberglass
A great entry door choice for homeowners, fiberglass entry doors offer many benefits for single-home residences:
Look
Fiberglass entry doors mimic the appearance of real wood, without the hassle of maintenance. At Stockmohr, we offer ProVia entry doors that offer wood grain-like textures such as: oak, cherry, mahogany and fir, including many stain and color options to accommodate every style of home. Each fiberglass door can be customized with decorative door glass, giving your entry door a unique flair. The realistic appearance of wood grain, but with the durability and efficiency of fiberglass, are features every homeowner can be proud of when choosing a fiberglass entry door.
Durability
Great for intense climates, fiberglass doors do not damage like wood doors. If you live in an area that has harsh summers, or freezing winters, fiberglass is an ideal option to protect your entryway. An additional benefit of fiberglass is that it does not rust. With a dependable structure and lifelong warranty, a fiberglass entry door can provide peace of mind of mind for every type of homeowner!
Upkeep
If you like to keep things low-maintenance, fiberglass entry doors are for you. Fiberglass is resistant to denting and scratching, which can come in handy during inclement weather. The best way to clean a fiberglass entry door is with mild soap and water. If your door requires to be re-finished, save that for a professional. Paint and stain finishes on components of ProVia’s Signet Fiberglass Doors are warranted against flaking, checking, blistering or peeling for a period of ten years from the date of installation (Heritage doors are warranted for seven years from the date of installation). You can count on us to make sure your entry door remains exactly how you purchased it.
Energy Efficiency
A proper entry door won’t let warm or cold air escape your home. Fiberglass doors are created to produce energy efficient benefits. ProVia fiberglass entry doors are built with a polyurethane core to prevent unwanted airflow. You’d be shocked at how much a basic entry door without insulation can increase your heating and cooling bills! Armed with high-performance energy efficient features, fiberglass entry doors make a great addition for the homeowner who likes to keep things eco-friendly.
Security
While not made of steel (literally), fiberglass entry doors still provide a strong, reliable barrier between your home and the outdoors. ProVia fiberglass doors have a large reinforced area of wood at the strike plate for maximum strength. Compared to wooden doors, fiberglass doors have a much more solid construction to protect your home for years to come. Security is important to every homeowner; luckily it’s easily achievable with fiberglass entry doors!
Options
At Stockmohr, we offer two fiberglass entry door options: ProVia Signet Fiberglass and Heritage Fiberglass. Each model offers many style options to choose from including different stains, colors and custom decorative glass. If fiberglass doors are the route you feel is best for your entryway, Stockmohr is your go-to!
Steel
A common standard for residential and commercial property owners, Steel entry doors are a reliable option with many features:
Look
ProVia Steel entry doors feature a Legacy Woodgrain Textured Steel or Smooth Steel, both providing a traditional panel wood door look and deep shadow lines to showcase the door's design. These smooth or wood grain options offer multiple stains and paint finishes to style your entryway accordingly! Arming your home with a strong, steel door doesn’t mean you need to skimp on style!
Durability
There’s a reason we chose ProVia as our provider. The entry doors in ProVia’s Legacy Steel model are made of 20-gauge steel. Designed for strength, ProVia's 20-gauge steel doors have 49% more galvannealed steel than a standard 24-gauge. Say goodbye to cracking or warping with the most durable entry doors on the market!
Upkeep
Unlike fiberglass entry doors, steel can rust if not properly primed and painted. While still relatively low-maintenance compared to wood, steel requires a little more attention than fiberglass. Paint and stain finishes on the door slab and metal frame components of Legacy Steel Doors are warranted against flaking, checking, blistering or peeling for seven years from the date of installation. With that kind of guarantee -- you can’t really go wrong.
Energy Efficiency
ProVia’s Legacy Steel entry doors have special adhesives/thermal barrier to reduce heat and cold transfer, while ProVia's exclusive tab and slot system of mechanical interlocks gives the door exceptional structural strength. You don’t have to sacrifice security for curb appeal or energy efficiency with a ProVia steel door installed by Stockmohr.
Security
For property and homeowners who want the best in security -- steel entry doors are the way to go. The edges and face skin of ProVia steel doors are one continuous piece of steel for strength and durability. If your primary concern is safety, a steel entry door will provide heavily reliable protection to the entryway of your property.
Options
Stockmohr offers ProVia’s Legacy Steel entry door with many available styling options. The Legacy Steel door has custom styles, paint colors and decorative glass options to accommodate any entryway. If you’re interested in a steel entry door, ask us about all the ways you can customize your door for optimal security and a stylish look.
Still can’t decide? We can help.
Contact Stockmohr for a free door estimate today and ask us any questions you may have about entry doors!
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