Fiberglass doors are increasingly growing in popularity. Builders, house flippers, and homeowners performing renovations desire its wooden appearance or painted finish without the hassle. Durability and aesthetics combine to give your entry, patio, or utility door a modern appeal that lasts.
Kirkwood Home Gallery partners with leading manufacturers to offer a selection of customized door and window options. Our team has over 80 years of combined experience in the window and door industry, so you can be confident in our products. Visit our renovated showroom in Brentwood or schedule a consultation today!
Visit our renovated showroom in Brentwood or schedule a consultation today!
What Are Fiberglass Doors?
Fiberglass doors contain three primary components: the frame (including stiles and rails), the core, and the skin. The stiles run vertically on either side of the door, while the rails provide top and bottom support. Their frames typically consist of wood or durable composite material.
The core’s polyurethane insulating foam protects home interiors from the elements and acts as a soundproofing barrier. The door’s exterior, or “skin”, is high-impact, compression-molded fiberglass that can either resemble wood or add a pop of bright color.
Benefits of Fiberglass Exterior Doors
Fiberglass doors consist of the finest materials to capture the beauty of traditional wood but with higher performance. The benefits of fiberglass address the downfalls of wood, as shown below:
Fiberglass
- Resists dents and scratches
- High durability
- Requires minimal maintenance
- Will not crack or split
- Does not absorb moisture, thus eliminating the risk of rotting, warping, peeling, or bubbling
Wood
- Can easily scratch
- Tends to fade over time
- Demands regular upkeep of refinishing every 1-2 years
- May crack or split in extreme temperatures
- Absorbs moisture, thus causing doors to rot and warp and the finish to peel or bubble
Customization Options
Several customization options are available to suit individual tastes, ranging from specialty glass to finish stains. All options can be applied to a single or double-wide unit.
Textures
Fiberglass doors offer two primary exterior textures: wood grain and smooth skin.
- Wood grain: Yes, you can choose a wooden-textured door without using wood! The wood grain fiberglass offers the same nooks and crannies as actual wood but with increased performance.
- Smooth skin: As the name suggests, smooth skin doors have sleek exteriors. Their high durability allows them to withstand numerous harsh conditions.
Panels
Panels add a bit of flair to doors. Choose from various arrangements and styles to create a look unique to your home.
- Raised panels: Raised panels provide dimension to an otherwise flat door surface. They highly resemble traditional molded wood.
- Flat panels: Flat panels on fiberglass doors don’t have detailed molding. Instead, they typically consist of a single, smooth skin panel and boast modernism.
Glass
Many fiberglass doors include glass to allow natural light. Customize the type of glass and choose added features to enhance its appeal further.
- Decorative glass. Decorative glass: Decorative glass encompasses various designs, including privacy patterns like frosted and reeded glass. It also features designs with lead caming.
- Low-E glass: Low-emissivity glass reduces energy consumption year-round. It works to reflect heat inside during the winter months and block infrared heat energy outside during the summer.
- Blinds between glass: Enjoy the privacy and convenience of blinds without the hassle of dusting or dangling cords. Two panes of glass protect the blinds, enhancing safety and performance. Easy control and limited visibility are significant benefits, not to mention a lifetime warranty to put your mind at ease.
- Divided lites: Modern doors use divided lites to create the illusion of multiple glass panes. These lites can be placed on the interior, exterior, or within the glass. They provide a traditional, historical look or a modern, minimalist vibe.
Finish Stains and Colors
Finish stains and paint colors enhance wood grain and smooth skin textures. For a traditional appearance, selecting a factory stain color on a wood grain door is ideal. Adding personality to a home’s exterior can be achieved with a bright, cheerful color for a smooth-skin door. The options are nearly endless.
Hardware
Hinges, locks, and handles are integral parts of your fiberglass door. Whatever style you choose, select one of the following hardware finishes:
- Brushed Nickel
- Polished Brass
- Black Painted
- Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- And more.
Choose Kirkwood Home Gallery for Custom Fiberglass Doors
Kirkwood Home Gallery is a full-service provider of fiberglass doors that is ready to support you throughout your project. Once we help you choose the right products at our Brentwood showroom, we’ll visit your home to confirm the specifications. Then, we’ll install your new doors, and our service technicians can help if you need future assistance.
Contact us today to start your project!