Top Things to Know About Metal and Fiberglass Doors

When choosing a door, there are different materials to choose from. If you are choosing one of the popular metal or fiberglass doors, there are a few vital things to know about each that will be discussed here. Then you can decide which one is the best for you.

Fiberglass:

• Keeps home insulated better than wood doors




• Requires maintenance periodically




• Can be scarred/chipped if someone were to kick the door




• Superficial damage from sunlight can be repaired easily. Most fiberglass doors come with a piece to use later in comparison when making repairs.




• Fiberglass repair kits are sold to repair minor damage




• Varnish will also work to repair/cover minor damage




• Must be cleaned with a special cleaner, sometimes supplied to you when purchasing the door




• Look very similar to wood doors

Metal:

• Can be painted, but needs to be cleaned and sanded first




• Does not rot like wood




• Are not able to be damaged from insects




• Durable




• May rust, so will need to be repainted




• Can dent if someone were to kick it