Top Reasons to Consider a Fiberglass Entry Door

(StatePoint) Do you love the timeless look of traditional wood entry doors, but desire something stronger, more secure, durable, weather resistant and energy efficient?

Here’s what to consider in an entry door, and why fiberglass is the number one replacement door choice of homeowners:

Strength and durability: Fiberglass is a composite plastic reinforced with glass fibers, which can be molded into various shapes, making it an ideal material to replicate the fine details of a wood door. At the same time, it’s incredibly strong and durable, perfect for a door you’d want to last a long time.

Maintenance and cost: A fiberglass front door can cost as much or more than a wood door depending on the style and options, but it offers enduring value. It resists dents and scratches, requires far less maintenance, and retains its beauty for years without the upkeep that wood demands. A fiberglass entry door will also not shrink, warp, split, crack or delaminate, even in harsh or humid climates, making it an investment with a long-term yield.

An authentic look: Expert craftsmanship and advanced manufacturing allow today’s fiberglass doors to recreate the distinctive beauty and texture of wood species such as cherry, mahogany, knotty alder, fir and white oak. At ProVia, for example, they use real premium hardwood to create the woodgrain texture of the doors’ skins and edges. Real hardwood is also used to craft the inner stiles and rails, for superior structural integrity.

Energy efficiency: The best fiberglass door technology today offers impressive energy efficiency. Fiberglass exterior doors made by ProVia are engineered with a polyurethane core, weatherstripping and ComforTech Warm Edge Glazing System, all of which can yield greater comfort inside the home and reduced energy bills. And with ENERGY STAR options available, you can further optimize for even greater energy savings.

Security: The solid construction of fiberglass doors provides significant security over wood doors.

Curb appeal: From woodgrain textures and paint finishes to glass options and door accessories, be sure to work with a manufacturer that allows you to tailor the look of your fiberglass door to maximize curb appeal and complement your architecture. To get inspired and begin planning your project, visit the ProVia Design Center at provia.com.

The entryway to your home is the first impression of your space. With the timeless design of a fiberglass front door -- reimagined for the modern home -- you can unite form and function, for an inviting blend of beauty, comfort and protection.