A glass front door will always make a good impression, but when choosing between wood or fiberglass, it's important to weigh ...

Fiberglass doors: Fiberglass covers both sides of the door as a veneer. For wood-look doors, the fiberglass skins are molded from real wood. Fiberglass is a blend of glass fibers and resins.

Fiberglass door systems are more resistant to forced entry than wood doors and offer an adjustable security strike plate that withstands 450 pounds of force. Water penetration. In wet climates, a ...

R.S. A. Fiberglass doors have a much higher resistance to weathering than wood and steel, but exposure to sunlight can fade them, as you have discovered.Depending on the fading, you may be able to ...

Q: My old wood front door looks bad and has warped to the point that a lot of air leaks in. I like the appearance of stained wood, so I am considering a fiberglass door. Are they more durable than ...

— Lightly sand the door’s surface and look for any rust spots. — Rust spots need to be cleaned, and the rusted portion of the ...

If a wood door is not properly maintained and regularly sealed, even the best doors will warp and leak over time. Modern fiberglass doors have natural grain rolled into the surface.

Dear Jim: I want to replace my old warped wood front door. I am looking for one with a natural wood finish, but without all the maintenance. Is an insulated stainable fiberglass door as efficient ...

Dear Jim: I love the appearance of a stained real wood door, but I hate the maintenance. My old door front door is warped and weathered. What options do I have to get the same real wood look ...

Q. I like wood front doors, but mine is leaky and needs refinishing. I would like something more maintenance-free. Are stainable fiberglass doors more efficient and durable and do they look like ...

One of the easiest and most visual home improvements you can make to the exterior of your home is replacing the entry door. An enhanced entryway can add as much as $24,000 to a home’s perceived ...