Looking to replace the front door on your home or business? It will cost, on average, almost $1,000 to do it. In some cases, you can even spend upwards of $4,000 to install wood doors or one of the other options available to you.
With that in mind, you should not take your front door decision lightly. You should, of course, choose a door with a visually appealing look to it. But you should also choose a door that will offer your home some protection and keep the hot and cold air out throughout the course of the year.
Wood doors and fiberglass doors are two of the most popular options for home and business owners. Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.
There is a reason why so many other types of doors, including some fiberglass doors, try to mimic the look of wood doors. These types of doors are easily some of the most attractive doors on the market today. They will provide your home or business with the high-end look you want and instantly improve your curb appeal.
Wood doors will do more than just look good, too. Studies conducted on front entry doors have shown that doors made out of wood are typically the best when it comes to resisting general wear and tear. They also don’t dent very easily, which means you won’t have to worry about someone banging down your door and doing damage to it.
If your door is ever damaged, though, wood doors are usually the easiest types of doors to repair. Whether you have scratches on your door or some other kind of blemish, you can restore a wood door with minimal effort.
Finally, the average wood door will last you for years and years to come. These doors are known for being durable and, in some cases, a solid wood door can last longer than almost every other aspect of a home or business.
As you can see, there are tons and tons of benefits that come along with using a door made out of wood. But there are a few drawbacks to using these doors that you should familiarize yourself with before purchasing one.
The biggest one is the cost often associated with wood doors. They are almost always on the higher end of the price spectrum. You will need to make a real investment if you choose to go with wood over fiberglass.
The other thing you should consider is the refinishing that you will need to do to your door over time. You will need to either paint your door on a regular basis or add varnish to it to make wood look like new again.
Fiberglass doors are widely regarded as the most practical option for most home and business owners. You can find fiberglass doors that have either a smooth finish or a finish that is made to make them look just like wood from a distance.
There are even some fiberglass doors that have a special edge treatment done to them to make them appear as though they are actually wood. Additionally, you can either paint or stain most fiberglass doors to fit the look and feel of your home or business.
While fiberglass doors aren’t quite as indestructible as wood ones, they will handle wear and tear a whole lot better than other options like steel. They also won’t dent easily, and once you have a fiberglass door hung, you won’t need to do much maintenance on it. Just wipe it down every now and again, and it will look great!
But the biggest pro of going with fiberglass over wood is probably the price. Although some fiberglass doors can get pricey, the average doors fall somewhere in the middle of the pack when you compare the price of them to other door prices.
There aren’t a whole lot of cons that come with installing fiberglass doors. But there is one pretty big one you will need to consider prior to door installation. It has to do with the way fiberglass doors will stand up to damage.
Fiberglass doors have been known to crack under pressure at times, especially when they are subjected to a traumatic impact. Obviously, this kind of impact is rare, but it’s something you’ll want to keep in mind before you choose to go with fiberglass doors.
If safety is of the utmost concern for you, wood is probably the better choice since fiberglass has shown some signs of weakness under the wrong conditions.
Installing a new front door on a home or business is, as we mentioned earlier, a big decision. The last thing you want to do is pick a door that doesn’t fit your needs or improve the look of your home.
Wood doors and fiberglass doors are both excellent options. If you value a good deal and don’t foresee needing the extra protection wood provides, then fiberglass might be best for you.
But there is a reason why people have been installing wood doors on their residential and commercial properties for years now. They are strong, durable, attractive, wear-resistant, and easy to repair.
If you value those aspects, then wood would probably be your best bet for your installation. You will get a lot of life out of your doors and quickly see why so many people have put their trust into wood over fiberglass in the past.
Still not sure which type of doors to choose for your home? Read more about the best materials to use for your front door installation. You can find more pros and cons and see why certain types of materials are best for certain kinds of homes and businesses.
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