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As you are putting the finishing touches on your home remodeling project, one of the most important of these last decisions is choosing the right front door for your home. After all, it will set the tone as people enter your home and can bring the style of the exterior and interior of your home together in a cohesive way. In order to ensure that you make the best possible decision for you and your home, you need to get to know more about the options available to you for your new front door.
Wood Doors
Many people are looking for a traditional and classy home remodel. When this is the goal, a wooden door is likely one of the first options considered. Because wood is a natural material, it can sometimes be an eco-friendly door option, especially when it is harvested from certified sustainable forestry companies. It is also versatile, available in many different types of wood, styles, and can be stained to virtually any color.
Wood doors can vary in price depending on whether or not the door is solid and which type of wood is used. Typically solid mahogany and other such high-quality woods are more expensive.
Wood doors can also require more maintenance than some other options as sunlight will fade stain colors requiring relatively frequent staining to maintain color. Additionally, wood is a porous material. This means that changes in temperature and especially moisture can cause the wood to expand or contract. As a result, wood doors will likely need to be replaced more often than other materials and have shorter warranties.
Fiberglass Doors
Most people think about fiberglass as an insulation material. However, fiberglass is a highly versatile material that can be used to make many different home elements, including doors.
Fiberglass doors are often composites, meaning they incorporate other materials in addition to the base of fiberglass. While each composite configuration makes the longevity of the door different, they do almost always last longer than wood doors. They also are strong enough to not dent or rust under standard use.
Additionally, fiberglass doors can be smooth or textured. This can alter the appearance, with a more textured door mimicking the look and feel of a wood door. You can also apply either paint or stain to a textured fiberglass door and just paint to a smooth fiberglass door.
Fiberglass doors are less expensive, on average, than wood doors as well as many of the other options. However, while fiberglass doors do not dent, they may crack if hit hard with a sharp object.
When it comes to choosing the right front door for you, you need to consider the benefits and disadvantages of you choices. Once you determine the best option for you, all that's left is to make your purchase and install you brand new door. Contact a company like Port Orchard Glass for more information.
Share11 August 2015
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