Need entryway door advice

[GoodRevrnd]

We need to replace our entryway door. Showroom selection in Las Vegas seems marginal at best, and I'm leery of whatever scrub contractor the big box stores will outsource this to. I also am confused about material choices. Is fiberglass really the best way to go in a hot environment? Sure it may be more "durable," but I really can't imagine wood being that troublesome, especially since the doorway is somewhat covered. Not to mention, if the door takes any major scratches you're pretty much screwed on fiber glass.

I'd really like some understated midcentury modern style doors but all I really ever see anywhere is craftsman, plain, or what I lovingly refer to as McMansion style. I'm planning on painting the door. This site has some okay styles (http://www.crestviewdoors.com/order/crestview-doors-and-entry-systems.html) but I question the durability of a veneer, worry about shipping costs, and would prefer to order from someone who will actually be doing the installation because I suspect a lot of work will need to be done with the frame.

 

[lxskllr]

My door is fiberglass, and it's held up very well. Very quiet too. People don't see my doorbell, knock, and I don't hear it. Can't give any advice. I just use it, and it works.

 

[MrWizzard]

This is my vote.......

http://www.hippieshop.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/2027

heh

 

[highland145]

My door is fiberglass, and it's held up very well. Very quiet too. People don't see my doorbell, knock, and I don't hear it. Can't give any advice. I just use it, and it works.

People visit you?

Damn....jelly.

 

[lxskllr]

People visit you?

Damn....jelly.

Don't be. It's usually someone like Comcast trying to sell me something :^D

 

[BurnItDwn]

I just have painted steel doors for my house .... one has the little hole you look through (front door), one has a decent sized window (kitchen side door), and then I have patio sliding door to get to the deck in back.

 

[Ausm]

This is my vote.......

http://www.hippieshop.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/2027

heh

That would be pretty fucking inefficient to use in Wisconsin! :awe::awe:

 

[dank69]

Have you considered putting in a drawbridge?

 

[SphinxnihpS]

I saw the prices on solid wood doors, and the quality, and built my own. 2" 6 raised panels on 3 4" heavy duty ball bearing hinges, Medeco locks.

Pros: Better door by far, half the cost

Cons: Time, back pain.

 

[CrestviewDoors]

@GoodRevrnd, we're happy to hear you're interested in a Crestview Door! We wanted to let you know that we now offer free shipping and no hassle returns on all online purchases within the continental United States, and as far as installations go, depending on where you're located, we might be able to recommend a trusted installer. If we don't know of anyone in your area, we always suggest taking a look at your city's local National Association of Remodelers chapter to get in touch with a qualified local contractor.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@crestviewdoors.com.

You can read more about our shipping policy here: http://bit.ly/Y8Al7x

Good luck!

Emily
Crestview Doors

 

[Mermaidman]

@GoodRevrnd, we're happy to hear you're interested in a Crestview Door! We wanted to let you know that we now offer free shipping and no hassle returns on all online purchases within the continental United States, and as far as installations go, depending on where you're located, we might be able to recommend a trusted installer. If we don't know of anyone in your area, we always suggest taking a look at your city's local National Association of Remodelers chapter to get in touch with a qualified local contractor.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at email

You can read more about our shipping policy here: URL

Good luck!

Emily
Crestview Doors

Pics?

 

[highland145]

Pics?

2ND or gtfo

Stephanie

Christaine.

 

[Greenman]

We need to replace our entryway door. Showroom selection in Las Vegas seems marginal at best, and I'm leery of whatever scrub contractor the big box stores will outsource this to. I also am confused about material choices. Is fiberglass really the best way to go in a hot environment? Sure it may be more "durable," but I really can't imagine wood being that troublesome, especially since the doorway is somewhat covered. Not to mention, if the door takes any major scratches you're pretty much screwed on fiber glass.

I'd really like some understated midcentury modern style doors but all I really ever see anywhere is craftsman, plain, or what I lovingly refer to as McMansion style. I'm planning on painting the door. This site has some okay styles (http://www.crestviewdoors.com/order/crestview-doors-and-entry-systems.html) but I question the durability of a veneer, worry about shipping costs, and would prefer to order from someone who will actually be doing the installation because I suspect a lot of work will need to be done with the frame.

Fiberglass is fine, steel is ok but it dents, wood works very well as well.
You need to decide what you need though. Is it just a new door fitted into the existing jambs? Or will you be replacing the jambs as well? If there a finished floor that the new threshold will have to interface with? What sort of interior and exterior trim will you be wanting?

Your best bet is going to be calling local door shops, and see if they install or recommend someone to do it. They can get pretty much any door you want, and do any necessary custom milling.

 

[dank69]

@GoodRevrnd, we're happy to hear you're interested in a Crestview Door! We wanted to let you know that we now offer free shipping and no hassle returns on all online purchases within the continental United States, and as far as installations go, depending on where you're located, we might be able to recommend a trusted installer. If we don't know of anyone in your area, we always suggest taking a look at your city's local National Association of Remodelers chapter to get in touch with a qualified local contractor.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@crestviewdoors.com.

You can read more about our shipping policy here: http://bit.ly/Y8Al7x

Good luck!

Emily
Crestview Doors

How's that for customer service? "Ask any question about us anywhere on the internet and we will find you and answer you."

 

[Darwin333]

How's that for customer service? "Ask any question about us anywhere on the internet and we will find you and answer you."

No shit, I was thinking the same thing.

 

[GoodRevrnd]

Fiberglass is fine, steel is ok but it dents, wood works very well as well.
You need to decide what you need though. Is it just a new door fitted into the existing jambs? Or will you be replacing the jambs as well? If there a finished floor that the new threshold will have to interface with? What sort of interior and exterior trim will you be wanting?

Honestly, the jambs could be in better shape, but I guess I need a door guy to decide if they're workable or not. I think all the seals and threshold should probably be replaced though. The door will be painted on both sides.

How's that for customer service? "Ask any question about us anywhere on the internet and we will find you and answer you."

Yeah, wtf??? I have noticed that AT threads will often randomly get high Google ranking for some reason. Well, I guess that takes care of shipping concerns. I'm still uneasy about a veneer though. It just *seems* like a bad idea in a place with temperatures ranging from 20 to 120 and generally zero humidity with occasional monsoonal days that put it through the roof. But, that's why I made this thread.