Five reasons Rocket Door recommends fiberglass entry doors over wood
1. Appearance
Fiberglass doors are virtually indistinguishable from wood, offering a wide variety of woodgrain finishes, colors, glasswork and hardware options. Manufacturers can also achieve a level of consistency with fiberglass that is impossible with wood.
2. Performance
Wood doors can shrink, swell, warp and crack with seasonal climate changes. Fiberglass provides years of stable, enduring performance in any climate — the best fiberglass doors are backed by limited lifetime guarantees.
3. Maintenance
Fiberglass doors require minimal maintenance, whereas wood may require frequent refinishing depending on sun, moisture and temperature fluctuations.
4. Energy Efficiency
Today's top fiberglass doors incorporate high-density foam cores, weatherstripping and dual or triple glazing to keep the elements outside, reducing energy costs. Wood doors expand and contract, allowing outside air penetration and reducing efficiency.
5. Cost
With rock-solid durability and minimal maintenance, fiberglass doors represent far greater long-term value than wood.
Therma-Tru: Classic Craft, Fiber Classic and Smooth Star
- Three lines of fiberglass entry doors — Classic Craft, Fiber Classic and Smooth Star — offer a door for every budget.
- Classic Craft features AccuGrain technology for a dramatically more realistic wood look than standard fiberglass.
- Classic Craft doors are engineered with hardwood and composite rails and jambs for edge-to-edge moisture protection and extreme-weather durability.
- Choose from mahogany, oak and rustic woodgrains, or a sleek ultra-modern canvas detail.
- Personalize with 17 paint colors, 7 stain finishes and 13 stained glass designs.
- Fiber Classic and Smooth Star offer greater economy, including vented windows and blinds between glass panes.
ProVia: Embarq, Signet and Heritage
- The Embarq fiberglass entry door is the most energy-efficient door available in the U.S.
- The Signet line offers the most realistic woodgrain, in cherry, mahogany, fir and oak, with seven stain colors per series.
- The Heritage line offers fiberglass durability and security with classic woodgrain styles.
- All ProVia fiberglass doors meet the highest standards in beauty, durability, security and energy efficiency.
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