We switched from a wood door to a composite material of wood + plastic. Between the door itself and two small side windows, it was $8,000. You could NOT tell it wasn't 100% wood. I think it also depends on what direction your front door faces. For some reason, we have had 3 houses, and all 3 faced due east. You want something that is energy efficient, improves the look, and has minimum maintenance.

This is OP - yeah I know I'll need to stain and in some cases oil the door a few times a year. As for PP not sure how much fiberglass costs but a solid wood door can start anywhere from 2k and go sky high.

Does a fiber glass door have the same look as a solid, stained door? Also, anyone know the prices of each?

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Anonymous wrote:It comes down to maintaining it. If you are not going to take care of it go with fiberglass.

What sort of maintenance do you think a door needs?

A wood door is usually stained or painted, some use a clear coat and depending on what direction it faces it wears faster. Don't use a storm door with a wood door

Soulds like you might be best suited for a fiber glass door.

Anonymous wrote:It comes down to maintaining it. If you are not going to take care of it go with fiberglass.

What sort of maintenance do you think a door needs?

It comes down to maintaining it. If you are not going to take care of it go with fiberglass.

Anonymous wrote:Wood expands and contracts. Get fiber glass that's painter to look like wood.

So this brings up my next question - is fiberglass considered better than a wood door? I thought that the top end doors were all considered to be solid wood? Yes I am a door noob.

not at all....prob a b ig improvment

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We have a solid wood front door - painted a different color from our shutters.

Drive (or walk around) the neighborhood to identify the look you like and then work on making it yours.

Our door is dark blue - shutters a lighter blue. We get many compliments.

Wood expands and contracts. Get fiber glass that's painter to look like wood.

not at all....prob a b ig improvment

Want the various opinions of folks on this board. We have a builders grade front door that currently is painted to match the shutters on our brick house. Would it look stupid to replace it with a solid wood door that would not match the shutters? I am horrible at visualizing these things and would appreciate your input. TIA