Simply installing a new front door can change the look of a home enough to potentially increase its value as long as you choose the right type of door. The main options are steel doors, wood doors, and fiberglass doors such as those made by Therma-Tru. Therma-Tru Entry Doors in Omaha NE have a number some otential benefits over wood or steel doors.
Appearance
Therma-Tru doors can look similar to wood doors, mimicking the look of wood grain if this is desired, or they can have a smooth finish. You can either stain or paint the door, unlike steel, which can only be painted. Thus, you have more options for the appearance of the door (and changing this appearance if you want to in the future) if you stick with a wood or fiberglass door.
Energy Efficiency
When it comes to energy efficiency, fiberglass doors are the best option. They can be up to four times as energy efficient as wood, with steel doors falling somewhere in between. Steel can conduct heat or cold, meaning that these doors sometimes feel cold or hot depending on the outside temperature. Fiberglass and wood doors tend to feel warmer even in the winter than a metal door.
Maintenance Requirements
Wood doors need to be refinished or repainted every year or two, and exposure to moisture can cause these doors to rot, warp, get bubbles in the finish, or peel. They can get scratched, but it isn’t difficult to fix these scratches. Metal doors don’t need as much maintenance as wood but can get rusty if they get dented or scratched. Therma-Tru Doors in Omaha NE need little to no maintenance, making them the easiest of the door options to care for. Just clean off any dirt or dust from time to time.
Cost Considerations
Fiberglass doors can be among the least expensive of these options, followed by steel doors. Wood doors tend to be the most expensive, although they do also have the most high-end look of the three options.
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