Fiberglass Doors Don't Sacrifice Style for SubstanceFashion Forward

  • By Jeffrey Lee

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The company's Premium fiberglass doors with Pur-fiber technology incorporate long-fiber injection (LFI) technology with polyurethane, which the manufacturer says is a new resin for fiberglass doors, most others use polyester, it says.

Jeld-Wen. The company's Premium fiberglass doors with Pur-fiber technology incorporate long-fiber injection (LFI) technology with polyurethane, which the manufacturer says is a new resin for fiberglass doors; most others use polyester, it says. The LFI technology makes the door stronger and adds more structural integrity, allowing for higher design pressure ratings, the maker adds. The doors are available in 30 styles plus sidelites. 800-877-9482. www.jeld-wen.com.
Milgard. The Mahogany collection combines the rich look of exotic hardwood with the durability and energy efficiency of fiberglass, according to the manufacturer. Offered in eight styles in cherry and chocolate finishes, the doors have textured wood-grain detailing that is carried through to the door's edges, providing an authentic, natural look, the maker says. 800-645-4273. www.milgard.com.
The Mahogany collection combines the rich look of exotic hardwood with the durability and energy efficiency of fiberglass, according to the manufacturer.

The manufacturer offers a wide variety of fiberglass entry doors with a wood-grain or smooth-skin appearance. The doors can be finished with an extensive color selection or a custom color.

Kolbe. The manufacturer offers a wide variety of fiberglass entry doors with a wood-grain or smooth-skin appearance. The doors can be finished with an extensive color selection or a custom color. Wood-grain doors can be finished in five different stains. Panel styles vary from a traditional six-panel to a modern Craftsman, with many options in between. 800-955-8177. www.kolbe-kolbe.com
Taylor. Timberline CE doors are offered in smooth (pictured) or wood-grain styles. Full-length composite stiles provide complete waterproofing for the door's insulation, and high-strength engineered composite top and bottom rails prevent moisture from seeping into the door, the maker says. Wood-grain doors come with a limited lifetime warranty, and smooth doors come with a limited 25-year warranty. 800-248-3600. www.taylordoor.com.
Timberline CE doors are offered in smooth or wood-grain styles. Full-length composite stiles provide complete waterproofing for the door's insulation, and high-strength engineered composite top and bottom rails prevent moisture from seeping into the door, the maker says.

The manufacturer's 200 series fiberglass entrance doors are Energy Star-certified, with a solid polyurethane core that provides insulating properties six times better than wood, according to the firm. Full-length composite stiles provide complete waterproofing for the door's insulation, and high-strength engineered composite top and bottom rails prevent moisture from seeping into the door, the maker says.

Fibertec. The manufacturer's 200 series fiberglass entrance doors are Energy Star-certified, with a solid polyurethane core that provides insulating properties six times better than wood, according to the firm. Door skins are made of high-impact compression-molded fiberglass. Panel embossment provides an authentic wood look that can be painted or stained, the maker adds. 888-232-4956. www.fibertec.com.
ProVia. The manufacturer, which changed its name from Precision Entry in January, offers the Heritage fiberglass entry door with a variable-depth wood-grain texture and high-definition panel profiles. The doors also include true square-edge design, internal blocking at the lock area, a rot-resistant bottom rail, and heavy-duty ball-bearing hinges. The doors are available with a variety of sidelites and transoms. 800-669-4711. www.proviadoor.com.
The manufacturer, which changed its name from Precision Entry in January, offers the Heritage fiberglass entry door with a variable-depth wood-grain texture and high-definition panel profiles. The doors also include true square-edge design, internal blocking at the lock area, a rot-resistant bottom rail, and heavy-duty ball-bearing hinges.

A new line of fiberglass entry doors includes built-in mini-blinds. Sealed between tempered glass, the pre-installed mini-blinds can be tilted as well as raised completely up or down to provide as much or as little light and privacy as the user desires.

Plastpro. A new line of fiberglass entry doors includes built-in mini-blinds. Sealed between tempered glass, the pre-installed mini-blinds can be tilted as well as raised completely up or down to provide as much or as little light and privacy as the user desires. The entry doors are available in a variety of sizes, and in paintable smooth-skin or stainable oak-grain finishes. 800-779-0561. www.plastproinc.com.
Paragon. The manufacturer's fiberglass entry doors include Hydroshield technology, which consists of high-impact skins, full-length composite stiles, and composite top and bottom rails to protect doors against water infiltration on all sides and to prevent water damage such as warping, delamination, corrosion, rotting, and the buildup of mold and mildew, according to the manufacturer. 800-781-2100. www.paragondoor.com.
The manufacturers fiberglass entry doors include Hydroshield technology, which consists of high-impact skins, full-length composite stiles, and composite top and bottom rails to protect doors against water infiltration on all sides and to prevent water damage.

The manufacturers new fiberglass entry door collections - Mahogany, Rustic, and Oak and Smooth - offer a wide range of styles. Each system is available with the maker's continuous head, sill, and frame system and a choice of finishes for the door panel and the exterior frame.

Peachtree. The manufacturer's new fiberglass entry door collections—Mahogany, Rustic, and Oak & Smooth—offer a wide range of styles. Each system is available with the maker's continuous head, sill, and frame system and a choice of finishes for the door panel and the exterior frame. A textured fiberglass door from the Oak collection with Symphony decorative glass is pictured. 800-732-2499. www.peachtreedoor.com.
Therma-Tru. Five new decorative glass designs include Camino, Augustine, and Bella for the company's Classic-Craft product line, and Blackstone and Salinas for the Fiber-Classic and Smooth-Star lines. The manufacturer also expanded its Sedona and Wellesley decorative glass options to include its Fiber-Classic door line. Bella (pictured) is a graceful, European-inspired design with delicate accents, the maker says. 800-537-8827. www.thermatru.com.
Five new decorative glass designs include Camino, Augustine, and Bella for the company's Classic-Craft product line, and Blackstone and Salinas for the Fiber-Classic and Smooth-Star lines.

The Francesca decorative glass collection includes rich copper caming and is available on the company's Mahogany fiberglass entry doors, adding stylish detail and ease of maintenance to a traditional Old World look, according to the manufacturer.

Pella. The Francesca decorative glass collection includes rich copper caming and is available on the company's Mahogany fiberglass entry doors, adding stylish detail and ease of maintenance to a traditional Old World look, according to the manufacturer. Craftsman-style and rustic fiberglass entry doors also are available. Decorative accents, such as clavos or a speakeasy grille on a rustic style door, are optional. 888-847-3552. www.pella.com.
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