Front door recommendations
#8
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.
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#9
Provia doors Putting one in a few weeks. They high marks. fiberglass

https://www.provia.com/entry-door
John T.
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#10
We put a fiberglass door on the last house. Loved it. Eventually we'll put one on this house.
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#11
Used Masonite brand fiberglass doors on moms house. Been 15 years now, had to replace the bottom (sill) seal on 1 last year.

Ed
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#12
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.
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(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.
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#14
Provia for fiberglass and Simpson for wood doors are excellent choices.
Any free advice given is worth double price paid.
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