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Entry door replacement
The front door sets the tone for the house and takes the most weather and use. A replacement is worth it when the slab or frame has rotted or racked, when the door has dropped out of alignment, or when a dated, poorly insulated door is costing you comfort and curb appeal.
How it works
A modern entry door is an insulated slab — steel, fiberglass or wood — hung in a weather-stripped frame with an adjustable sill. Sidelights and a transom can widen and brighten the opening. Multi-point hardware and a quality deadbolt handle security.
Where it fits well
- Rotted, racked or badly drafty front and side entries
- Adding glass, sidelights or a transom to a dark foyer
- Upgrading curb appeal as part of a larger exterior project
What to weigh
- Slab material (steel, fiberglass, wood) trades off price, dent resistance, insulation and the ability to stain
- A pre-hung unit in a new frame installs tighter than re-hanging a slab in the old frame
- Glass area vs. privacy and security is a choice made at the consultation
Questions
Entry Doors — good to know
Fiberglass or steel entry door?
Steel is the value option and resists denting less well over time near a garage or kids' play area. Fiberglass takes a wood-grain finish, resists dents and does not rust, at a higher price. Wood is the premium look and needs the most upkeep. We will walk through it for your entry.
Can you replace just the door and keep my existing frame?
A slab-only swap is possible if the frame and sill are sound and the sizing is standard, but a pre-hung unit in a new frame almost always seals and operates better. We will tell you honestly which your opening calls for.
Other door types
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Next step
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