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When it comes to exterior doors, not all options are created equal. At Niagara Pre-Hung Doors, we’re all about offering our customers the best combination of style, durability, and energy efficiency — and that’s why we stick to steel and fiberglass for our exterior doors.

Let’s break down why we’re so passionate about these two materials—and why wood didn’t make the cut!

DURABILITY

Steel and fiberglass are durable and high quality materials. They ensure your doors are tough and can stand the test of time.

In particular, fiberglass has the best durability resistance in comparison to steel making it ideal for most exterior door applications. They do not dent like a steel door and often hold up longer.

Wood doors require regular maintenance to last the finish for years to come and do not have any insulation. With little or no insulation value.

INSULATION VALUE

Exterior doors in Canada are more than an aesthetic choice. Our varying weather conditions mean exterior doors have the important job of keeping the cold out, and the heat in (or the opposite in the summer!)

Steel and fibreglass doors offer excellent insulation value. Because the core of these doors are filled with polyurethane foam. Not only that, they transfer heat and cold well over its surface, allowing for the temperature difference to be distributed rather than seep through.

AESTHETICS

Usually the first thing a customer thinks about when choosing an exterior door is the style or aesthetics of the door they choose.

Steel doors tend to lean more modern in their design. With clean crisp lines, they lend themselves beautifully to a modern or transitional design!

Love the look of a classic wood door? We get it, we do too! While we don’t offer exterior doors in wood, we have a better solution that you’d never know wasn’t wood! Fiberglass doors can be moulded into beautiful panelled looks, with wood grains based on whatever wood type you want to mimic! They can be stained, painted, and even have glass window panels. Get the look of wood with all the benefits of fiberglass.

When it comes to selecting the right exterior door, trust the team at Niagara Pre-Hung to recommend the best options for your home. Looking for more information? Talk to one of our sales associates!