Ahhh… the beauty of wood.
There is nothing as spectacular as a handcrafted door or piece of furniture fabricated out of alder, cherry or mahogany. I have always been an advocate for a custom wood entry unit. In fact, in my opinion there is nothing better than a wood door. But there are instances when wood may not be the correct product for the application. A home facing south or west or a home with no overhang protection may not be the greatest candidate for wood. Even a home with the proper overhang protection may not qualify if the homeowner is seeking a maintenance free product.
The greatest alternative to wood will have to be fiberglass. JELD-WEN fiberglass doors offer a wide range to fit all budgets. In fact there are so many to choose from that a homeowner can get confused very quickly from so many choices. We will attempt to break them down in this article so you the homeowner can have a better understanding when making your selection.
The JELD-WEN product line featured at Somerset Hills Doors, LLC includes, but is not limited to: IWP Aurora Custom Fiberglass, Architectural Fiberglass, Design Pro, Smooth Pro and the most recently introduced, Fiberlast.
JELD-WEN FiberLast fiberglass doors include recycled, eco-friendly wood, with style, durability and energy efficiency, all at reasonable prices. The technological advances used in these doors will offer you the benefits of fiberglass durability, and peace of mind, since they have a lifetime limited warranty. Of course, great style is present in these doors, as well.
The FiberLast fiberglass doors by JELD-WEN give you new achievements in fiberglass. They contain 35% or more pre-consumer recycled wood in their door slabs. The mix of fiberglass and wood fibers also add durability and strength, and they offer an exceptional level of energy efficiency. FiberLast not only saves energy, but it does it without sacrificing great looks and durability.
FiberLast JELD-WEN fiberglass doors are also certified for green building. They achieve points and credits for green building programs. The wood stiles are structured with AuraLast, which releases 96% less VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) than most dip treatment processes.
The JELD-WEN IWP Aurora composite doors will give your home a full entry system that has the look of a natural wood front entrance door, and the fiberglass-strength from frame to door. Aurora composite doors are made from engineered stiles and rails with a fiberglass veneer. The Aurora entrance system is simply the best fiberglass door on the market, and their look is unmistakably like real wood.
The Design-Pro and Smooth Pro doors construction used in fiberglass doors by JELD-WEN has capped rails and stiles, for strength and durability. The doors feature a core that is energy-efficient, and you can purchase these doors with fire ratings of 20 minutes if you use them with fire certified hardware and frames. They have LVL rails and stiles, and 12 inch lock block and rails and stiles with composite caps. Fiberglass doors from JELD-WEN show off the beauty of wood, yet are easy to maintain, whether your climate is dry or wet, cold or hot. These fiberglass doors give you the feel and look of true hardwoods, and the finest in details. JELD-WEN fiberglass doors are strong and attractive, and an affordable option in any home.
So many to choose from and yet none of them will be a wrong selection. If you are in the market for new exterior doors than visit a showroom that will display all of the above options, side by side for your viewing pleasure. Seeing the differences in person will make your decision so much easier. Somerset Hills Doors, LLC displays over 50 doors so you can see, touch and feel the differences. We are here to make your selection process easy and will guide you to the best and most affordable options for your home.
Sure, I love a wood door, but fiberglass door options have to be taken into consideration.