What to know
- Insulated steel is the value choice; fiberglass handles weather and dents better.
- A slab-only swap into a rotten jamb is a wasted door.
- Look at the sill, weatherseal and multi-point hardware, not just the skin.
Buy a system
Insulated steel is the value choice. Fiberglass handles Canadian weather with better dent and rust resistance and can be finished to look like wood. Wood still needs the most maintenance.
The quote should be the complete entry: slab, frame, sill, hinges, weatherstripping, lockset and finishing. A beautiful slab in a failed jamb will still leak.
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