Three Attractive Options Fiber-Classic combined the strength of steel with a wood-grain 8ft tall classic craft fiberglass exterior door finish that could be stained or painted. carrying a lifetime limited warranty, the product was craft well-received and continues to be a strong favorite among builders. in fact, more than 37% of builder respondents a study said they had used the fiber-classic during the past year. that usage rating is higher than the rating for any other brand of door on the market. classic-craft: as the market embraced the new technology, homeowners began asking for a door that projected even more of the handcrafted look of a high-end wood door but still with fiberglass. therma-tru responded with the classic-craft, a premium product duplicating the rich grain of a solid-core red-oak door but without any shrinking, splitting or warping inherent in conventional wood doors. also backed by a lifetime limited warranty, the new line emulated the best aspects of wood. like its predecessor, the fiber-classic, the new classic-craft has built a strong following among door builders during the past seven therma tru classic craft raised panel fiberglass door years: 36% of respondents to the brand study have craft used the classic-craft within the past year.

other door alternatives are made of a polyurethane foam insulation core - offering six times the energy efficiency of wood - faced on both sides with fiberglass front door vinyl or aluminum. these typically cost for a 6-foot-wide door. all well-made nonwood doors are designed with thermal breaks craft (separations between indoor and outdoor surfaces that block the conduction of heat or cold.) glazing options of course, the largest part of a glass sliding door is glass. to make door a door truly energy efficient, high-performance glazing is key. fortunately, this is standard with most high-quality sliders. you''ll find double-paned glass fiber with low-e (low energy) coating and, in some cases, argon gas filling. low-e reduces heat transfer and protects against ultraviolet damage; argon gas filling provides greater insulation. some manufacturers let you specify the glazing you want when you order. where sun-caused craft fading or damage can e a serious problem, you may want to opt for glass with a solar bronze or solar gray tint to reject ultraviolet rays. in addition, door some companies offer decorative stained or beveled glass with true brass caming (leading). for bathrooms or other places where privacy is a concern, obscure glass is available.

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