Front door recommendations

[Kansas City Fireslayer]

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!

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Provia doors Putting one in a few weeks. They high marks. fiberglass

https://www.provia.com/entry-door

[Snipe Hunter]

We put a fiberglass door on the last house. Loved it. Eventually we'll put one on this house.

[EdL]

Used Masonite brand fiberglass doors on moms house. Been 15 years now, had to replace the bottom (sill) seal on 1 last year.

Ed

[jamesglenn]

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.

[Snipe Hunter]

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.

[Woodenfish]

Provia for fiberglass and Simpson for wood doors are excellent choices.