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Entry Door Options

Entry doors come in a large variety of styles, materials and functions. If you want an entry focal point, then a wood door with glass panes would be a beautiful choice. Are you worried about safety? Solid wood or steel doors can provide excellent protection for you and your family.  For durability and energy efficiency, fiberglass doors are strong and well insulated.

• Steel (24 or 25-guage steel) - Economical, high-security, durable, fire rated (20 or 90 minutes), good insulation value, available in steel edge or wood edge, reinforced internal lock block, energy efficient, low-maintenance, depending on the environment – won’t warp or rot like wood.
• Fiberglass – Extremely durable, good alternative to wood or steel, resists splitting, cracking, warping and denting, comes in smooth and textured (wood grain), can be painted or stained, fire rated (20 minutes of protection), energy efficient with good insulation value, warp resistant, dent resistant, low-maintenance, wood-grain or smooth finishes, can be stained or painted.
• Wood – Typically not fire rated, ability for great attention to detail, high-end look, scratches easily repaired, good insulation value, strong, durable.

INTERIOR DOORS

Interior doors are important components of your home, for both privacy and aesthetics.  Choosing a new door takes both thought and research. Material, style, door swing and sound proofing are important features of a new door. Our home improvement experts will measure your doorways and help you choose the perfect door for your home.

Styles

Whether you are building, remodeling, or just replacing – the style of door you choose is important to the overall look of your home.

Panel Doors

Panel doors are a popular option for most residential interior doors due to the large variety of styles available.  Rectangular or square patterns can range from one large panel to eight or more panels. Glass inserts can add a decorative touch and come in a wide variety of choices.

French Doors

French doors are known for adding a dramatic look to any entryway. They are normally full glass or paned with glass inserts. They work great for home offices, second living rooms or areas that will benefit from the open-air feel of glass. Typically, they are configured with two hinge-hung doors that swing towards one another.

Bifold Doors

Bifold doors are a set of interior doors that fold into each other and are mounted and hung from a track. Bedroom closets, pantries, and laundry rooms benefit from this type of door since they work well in small spaces.

Flush doors

Flush doors offer a more contemporary look and are typically constructed of MDF or plywood. They are in-expensive and can be painted to match walls or woodwork. Completely flat, they have no details, glass or panels.

Interior Door Material

Solid Wood

While more expensive than most interior doors, solid wood is durable and classic. These doors can be made from a variety of wood, including: cherry, mahogany, pine and maple. While beautiful, they are not recommended for bathrooms because of their propensity to warp.

MDF

Medium density fiberboard is an engineered product that comprises most interior doors. While it has no grain for staining, it is durable and won’t warp like whole wood doors.

Hollow Core

The least expensive option for interior doors, hollow core is made of plywood or a composite. Hollow on the inside, it is ineffective as a barrier for sound or temperature.

Solid Core

Solid core doors are more effective for controlling sound and temperature. Filled with a wood fiber blend, they have a solid interior, with an exterior layer made of plywood or molded composite.

Metal & Glass

Modern, with a light feel, metal and glass doors make a statement. Affordable and easy to maintain, these doors are excellent for rooms that don’t require privacy.

Repair or Replace?

Four Great Tips to See If You Need a New Exterior Door

Front door creaking? Feeling a draft? It might be time to consider replacing your exterior door. Exterior doors take a great deal of abuse, ranging from constant opening and closing to withstanding harsh weather. Check out these tips to determine if it’s time to replace or repair.

1. Drafts - Drafts indicate faulty weather seals. As the seals age, they shift or crack and allow cold or warm air into your home. To check for drafts, run your hand around the outline of the door. If you feel warm or cold air, your seals may be worn out. Air leaks can have a negative impact on your utility bills.
2. Sticking - Does your door stick when you open it? A sticking door can mean that it no longer fits within the frame due to wood shrinkage, or a warping door. It can also mean that your threshold is wearing down. If you see light coming through the perimeter of the door, then the door and frame are no longer a tight fit.
3. Squeaks - Squeaky hinges can be an indicator of a deteriorating door. Hinge screws can sink within the door because of shrinking, warping or cracking wood. Tightening the hinges can only go so far. At some point new holes need to be drilled, however, eventually the problem will repeat itself.
4. Splits - Splitting or cracking wood reveals a structurally weak door. This is not a safe option for your family, as it can easily be forced or kicked open. Also, an unsound door will not fit within the frame correctly causing a host of problems.

If your exterior door isn’t functioning correctly, it most likely needs to be replaced. If it is just a matter of a loose threshold, or a small crack, then a repair is all that is needed. However, windows and doors are the main source of air leakage in a home. So, if your door is exchanging cool air for hot air and vice versa, then help your utility bills out and have it replaced.