Front entry doors: what’s the difference between steel and fibreglass

If you’re in the market for a new front entry door,Goldea company carries a high-quality selection of steel and fibreglass doors. Not quite sure how to make the decision? It all depends on what quality you want most in your door.

Cost: If budget is the prime consideration, then steel is an obvious winner. Very affordable with good overall insulation and security, steel doors provide all the basics of a good entryway door without a high price tag.

Maintenance: If you want a door to enjoy with little fuss, fiberglass is a good choice. Unlike steel’s higher susceptibility to denting, scratches and rust, fibreglass doors are virtually maintenance-free. They maintain their looks, resist warping and stand up much better to general wear and tear over the long haul.

Insulating value: Both steel and fibreglass doors are usually built around polyurethane foam cores that offer good insulation in varying weather conditions. Incidentally, most of the energy lost escapes through leaks around the door rather than through the door itself. However, it’s worth noting that steel does conduct temperature, which makes the door hotter to the touch in summer and colder in winter.

Security: While steel is typically the preferred choice for strength, modern design and engineering make both steel and fibreglass good choices for security. In fact, breaches are more likely to occur by splitting the doorjamb at the hinges or lock strike plate than by breaking through the door itself. However, fibreglass can sometimes crack, but this happens only under extremely severe impacts.

Looks and style: Fibreglass will almost always beat steel in a beauty contest. Fibreglass doors come in a very large array of designs, colours and finishes, with some styles appearing almost indistinguishable from natural wood grain. Fibreglass doors can also be stained and painted, and come with many options for decorative glass and hardware.

For more information on high quality steel and fibreglass doors for your home, visit www.goldea.com. Call 0086-18268122096. Or facebook: Wooden Doors Goldea