How to Choose an Entry Door
Exterior doors must be tough enough to withstand our extreme Canadian climate yet welcoming and beautiful. While style will play a huge role in what your door will look like, an equally important decision is what your door is made of. Most are manufactured with a combination of materials but it’s the surface material that most affects appearance, durability, security and price. Steel and fiberglass doors are the most common and it seems to be a close race between these two for the top spot. Which one is better depends on your preference and often your budget. The size of your door opening will determine if you go for a single door, one sidelite, two sidelites, double doors, or an added transom window above. Many doors include integrated windows in a variety of sizes and glass can be elaborately patterned or have simple grills. Below the window, there is usually an option of a single or double panel detail. Doors are available in a variety of factory applied colors o...