Choosing the Right Exterior Door Material for Your New England Home
Selecting exterior doors for your home is about more than just style. While it’s true that your front door is often the first impression visitors get of your home, it’s important to select a door that is appropriate for the exposure type.
Therma-Tru offers a variety of exterior doors built to withstand Northern climates. Here are some options to consider depending on your exposure type:
Fiberglass Doors
Fiberglass doors, such as Therma-Tru’s Classic-Craft, Fiber-Classic and Smooth-Star/Pulse lines, offer you the most flexibility. These durable and stylish doors will work well for any exposure type, from New England’s glaring summer sun, to our below-freezing winters.
Benefits of Fiberglass Doors:
- Energy efficient – offer up to four times the insulating R-Value of wood (in doors without glass).
- Require minimal maintenance – won’t warp or rot like wood, or dent or rust like steel.
- Offer beautiful wood-grain or smooth finish looks – can be stained or painted.
- Feel warm and inviting to the touch – like a real wood door.
Steel Doors
Steel doors, such as Therma-Tru’s Profiles and Traditions lines, work well for fully and partially-protected doorways, but may not be the best choice for unprotected doorways (those doorways which come in direct contact with the elements).
Benefits of Steel Doors
- Energy efficient – offer good insulating value.
- Less maintenance, depending on the environment – won’t warp or rot like wood.
- Can be less expensive than wood or fiberglass entry doors.
Wood Doors
Wood doors work best for fully-protected doorways where they are out of the rain and sun.
No matter what exposure type your doorway is, the experts at Kelly-Fradet can help you find a door that meets your needs and budget. Visit your local Kelly-Fradet for a firsthand look at the latest offerings from Therma-Tru!
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