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Wood vs Fiberglass Front Doors in Florida
Fiberglass wins on upkeep, price and ready-made impact ratings. Solid wood wins on real carving, the depth of the grain, and being repairable and refinishable for decades. In full sun with no cover, fiberglass is the easier choice.
St. Pete Custom Doors builds and installs hand-carved and custom wood doors in St. Petersburg, FL. Short answer: Fiberglass wins on upkeep, price and ready-made impact ratings. Solid wood wins on real carving, the depth of the grain, and being repairable and refinishable for decades. In full sun with no cover, fiberglass is the easier choice.
Where Fiberglass Wins
- Very little maintenance
- Many impact-rated, product-approved models
- Lower cost and good insulation
- Indifferent to rain on an exposed door
Where Solid Wood Wins
- Carving cut into the panel, not moulded
- Any size, shape or arch
- Scratches and dents can be repaired; the finish can be renewed
- The look and weight of the real thing
If code needs an impact-rated opening and you want wood, there are approved impact-rated wood doors.
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Do you install fiberglass doors?
We build and install wood doors, and we install doors bought elsewhere, including fiberglass ones.
Does wood insulate well?
A thick solid wood door insulates reasonably; fiberglass with a foam core insulates better.
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