New Front Door Suggestions?

[rrtechno]

Originally Posted by Spanky25

Sooooo Confussed on what to buy! I just might have to go to a building/lumber supply store to get the "real" product, rather than the "exclusive" models made for the box stores that seem to be lesser quality.

Smart thinking.

[mokynbrd]

I just had a therma tru fiberglass door installed by a local building company a few months ago and a storm door as well. It was more expensive than the big box store, but I love it. it wasn't something I could do myself, and knew it wasn't going to be changed any time soon so I felt the extra cost was justified.

I had the door painted by the manufacturer for a minimal cost as well. Info I was given by many was to NOT use the big box company for installation since hanging a door isn't for a novice. As they often have frequent turnover and also contract out you want to be sure someone with experience does the installation.

My 2 guys were awesome, they'd worked together for decades and hardly spoke to one another they knew their craft so well and anticipated each other's next move.

Good luck

[K'ledgeBldr]

Originally Posted by Spanky25

As the orig. poster, I need a fiberglass door (with storm door) due to climate change & termites here on L.I. NY

What you "need" is a door- for whatever reason (termites isn't one of them- a f/glass door has just as much WOOD as a steel door). What you "want" is a f/glass door, for what?

Steel and f/glass doors have about the same R-value. The real energy savings comes from a well insulated jamb/RO, good weatherstripping, and a correctly aligned door.

Oh, and by-the-way I've seen steel 6 panel doors painted to look like wood- one I even had to do a double-take it was done so well.