What’s the Best Door for Exterior Security?

January 25, 2021

When choosing a front door, it’s essential that it’s aesthetically pleasing. After all, the front door is one of the first things people see when approaching your home. But you can’t buy a door based solely on its looks—the door must also be secure enough to prevent burglars from entering your home.

This post from your door supplier in Glenwood Springs, CO will cover a few of the top door materials to help you pick out the best looking and most secure door.

Wood

As long as it’s made of quality solid wood, a wood door is a good home security choice. We recommend that all wood exterior doors should be at least 1.75” thick. A thicker door with a quality deadbolt and jamb reinforcement is harder for intruders to kick down. The only downside is that wood doors require more maintenance than the other doors we’ll discuss below.

At Architectural Windows & Doors, Inc., we specialize in creating custom wood doors that will look fantastic and help prevent any would-be break-ins.

Steel

If you’re picturing an industrial-looking door when we mention steel doors, think again! Steel doors are extremely secure and can be made to mimic the look of real wood doors. Although the surface may dent or bend when these doors are kicked, they’ll rarely be busted all the way through. Additionally, steel doors are more economical and energy efficient than other materials.

Fiberglass

Unlike wood and steel doors—which are solid all the way through—fiberglass doors have a polyurethane core. That’s not to say that they’re not secure, though. Many manufacturers reinforce the lock area to defend against intruders. The polyurethane core boosts these doors’ energy efficiency and blocks out moisture. Fiberglass doors can also be painted in practically any color and have textures that mimic the look of wood.

Buy your new door from Architectural Windows & Doors, Inc.

Instead of going to a big-box hardware store to buy your new door, schedule an appointment with a reputable door supplier in Glenwood Springs, CO. These are a few reasons customers turn to us when they need a new door:

  • Totally custom doors: Unlike some other companies who just claim to make custom doors, we actually mean it! When we create a door for your home, you can trust that it’ll be unique to your home and meet all of your needs.
  • Helpful team members: We know that choosing a design for your door isn’t always easy. That’s why we’re here to help. We work closely with all of our customers to ensure they get just what they want in a custom door.
  • Affordable pricing: Some homeowners get scared off by the thought of a custom door because they think it’ll be too expensive. That’s not the case when you work with us. Our prices are extremely competitive.

Don’t wait one more day to get a new exterior door—talk to your favorite door supplier in Glenwood Springs, CO about upgrading to a secure custom wood door that’ll both look great and keep you safe!

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