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Front door recommendations - Kansas City Fireslayer - 08-30-2020
Hi all,
I’m looking for suggestions for a new front door with side lites on each side. Wondering if anyone has done recent research or is an installer or in sales. We are willing to spend a decent amount. We are in KC so lots of close vendors nearby. We have a fiberglass door now which has been fine. My first steel door dented and warped with the glass storm door cooking it.
Thanks!
RE: Front door recommendations - JTTHECLOCKMAN - 08-30-2020
Provia doors Putting one in a few weeks. They high marks. fiberglass
https://www.provia.com/entry-door
RE: Front door recommendations - Snipe Hunter - 08-30-2020
We put a fiberglass door on the last house. Loved it. Eventually we'll put one on this house.
RE: Front door recommendations - EdL - 08-30-2020
Used Masonite brand fiberglass doors on moms house. Been 15 years now, had to replace the bottom (sill) seal on 1 last year.
Ed
RE: Front door recommendations - jamesglenn - 08-31-2020
Fiberglass is definitely the best option, minimal movement (thermal) and lasts a life time.
I installed Therma-Tru doors about 10yrs ago and they have been excellent. I bought mine with a stain option and it looks like a dark walnut wood until you are right up close.
Opt for the pvc jambs and trim. I did not and ended up building them after the pine started to decay.
RE: Front door recommendations - Snipe Hunter - 08-31-2020
(08-31-2020, 08:21 AM)jamesglenn Wrote: Fiberglass is definitely the best option, minimal movement (thermal) and lasts a life time.
I installed Therma-Tru doors about 10yrs ago and they have been excellent. I bought mine with a stain option and it looks like a dark walnut wood until you are right up close.
Opt for the pvc jambs and trim. I did not and ended up building them after the pine started to decay.
Ours was a Therma-Tru purchased at Lowes. Very happy with it. It was a stock door. Very reasonable price (or I wouldn't have bought it) but it didn't have sidelights.
RE: Front door recommendations - Woodenfish - 09-02-2020
Provia for fiberglass and Simpson for wood doors are excellent choices.