Every newly-built home needs several types of door. While it might not seem like a design feature that requires a lot of your attention, your doors are critical to the overall feel of your home.
Most notably, your front door marks the entrance to your home and gives you privacy. It is the first thing that newcomers to your home will notice, so it should represent you! Traditionally, a front door was always made from wood because it is secure, durable and can easily be painted. However, if you’re looking for something a little more modern, consider insulated steel or fiberglass front doors.
Why pick a fiberglass front door?
Fiberglass is a great material for modern front doors because they offer increased light and a rich color without much upkeep. The color of the door is worked into the glass, so there is no need for painting.
Also, having a fiberglass door gives you peace of mind because they are highly-resistant to rot, rust and dents. It will always maintain its pristine looks!
Why pick a solid steel front door?
For even more security, a steel door provides extra reinforcement. Its ability to keep more heat inside your home will also be reflected in your energy bills! Steel doors are also very resistant to any form of rot or moisture, and are a stylish addition to any home.
How about interior doors?
A typical interior door is made from pressed board or veneered wood which does a great job of defining different rooms throughout the home, but comes with its disadvantages. Firstly, they are easily damaged (by accidentally hitting them against a wall or with an object), and they create muffled acoustics.
If you are interested in getting rid of these drawbacks, you are looking at investing in hard-core glass doors which are higher-end, but could cost around triple the price.
For a stylish door that leads out to your backyard, French doors are a timeless classic that fit into any modern home. These double doors are made mostly of glass, which means they let plenty of light into the connecting room. If you live in a particularly hot or cold climate, you might want to reconsider French doors because their glass composition makes it difficult to regulate the temperature of the connecting room.
Jack Vale is a writer in partnership with wrought iron door manufacturers Abby Iron Doors.
