A fiberglass door is made of compression-molded fiberglass. The compacting of this strong material gives a door ample durability without losing the needed flexibility and visual appeal. Fiberglass can be compression-molded into almost any shape, so it is an excellent material for entry doors, which look better if they match the look and feel of a home. Fiberglass doors might be a little expensive, but they add more wood texture. When used for a front door, the manufacturer creates the two sides of the door separately and places them on a frame. They then fill the hollow between the two pieces with a household-safe, highly-insulating foam core. Some of the most popular fiberglass entry doors have a wood grain-like texture, so when painted, they give the illusion of a much more expensive solid hardwood front door.
Fiberglass doors work well in almost any climate, even extreme cold and damp conditions. Unlike wood, fiberglass doors do not warp, crack, or rot. And unlike steel, the doors don’t rust, scratch, or corrode. Fiberglass is built to last and will not require yearly re-finishing to stay in top shape. For a stylish door that looks like wood but isn’t as hard to maintain, fiberglass is worth considering. Fiberglass can closely mimic many wood grains, such as cherry, oak and mahogany, creating a beautiful appearance. Fiberglass usually comes prepainted or stained to achieve a unique, customized look. In a reasonably protected location, a fiberglass exterior door will never need painting or staining and can last 15 to 20 years.
Although it feels lighter than wood or steel, it is extremely durable and features an extremely durable coating that is difficult to breach. In terms of price, fiberglass exterior doors fall between wood and steel. Most models that are sold at the big box stores range in price from $150 to $600. Though this material is considered as the best material for the front door, still, it gets hot in summer and cold in winter. Fiberglass is secure as the steel doors and it offers better insulation than wood and steel.