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When choosing a new door for your home, safety is a leading factor builders and homeowners consider.
To get a better idea, come with us as we examine how Pella’s fiberglass doors hold up in terms of safety and durability, both on their own merit, and in comparison with other materials.
Understanding Fiberglass Doors
To gain a clear understanding of how safe fiberglass doors really are, we have to start by discussing their construction. Fiberglass doors are made from a composite of glass fibers coated in resin. This combo makes for a sturdy, lightweight door, which is why the material is also used in boats, car bodies, and roofing.
Safety Features of Fiberglass Doors
A fiberglass door is a great choice for creating a safe, durable entry to your home. Fiberglass doors have the following features to give you more peace of mind:
1. Durability and Strength
Fiberglass doors are incredibly durable and can survive a lot of wear and tear. Here in the Midwest, we can experience the full spectrum of seasons. From snow squalls to triple-digit temperatures, hurricane-force winds and the entire catalogue of allergens we would like to keep strictly on one side of the door. While any door is working hard to keep these elements out, fiberglass doors are also resistant to warping, cracking, and rotting, which could otherwise seriously shorten the door’s lifespan or usability over time.
Not to mention, a strong, sturdy fiberglass door can make your home more secure from unwanted intruders, which is a huge factor in home security.
2. Impact Resistance
Impact resistance is a key part of safety because it means the material can withstand sudden forceful impacts without breaking, cracking, or deforming.
Fiberglass doors hold strong against any attempted break-ins or flying debris during severe weather, and they do it without taking damage that would otherwise damage the door’s structural integrity.
3. Fire Resistance
Fiberglass doors offer good fire resistance. Even though they aren’t entirely fireproof, they can withstand higher temperatures than wood, giving you extra time to escape in the case of a fire.
4. Energy Efficiency
A high-quality door doesn’t just make your entryway more secure—it also makes your home more comfortable every day. Instead of wasting energy by letting all the cool air escape during summer or letting the cold air inside during winter, a fiberglass door forms a tight seal while offering solid insulation from the outdoor elements. This means a fiberglass door may help to lower your energy costs!
5. Security Features
Last but not least, Pella’s fiberglass doors come with top-notch security features that make a huge difference in making your home a safer place.
Our doors have features like multi-point locking systems, reinforced frames, and high-quality Baldwin® hardware to give your door an even bigger boost in home security. With Pella, you know that you’re getting the most out of your door in more ways than one.
How Fiberglass Doors Compare to Other Doors
Compared to other doors, fiberglass stands out for being incredibly strong, long-lasting, and looking great in any entryway—not to mention, they hold up extremely well against severe weather. Let’s take a closer look at how fiberglass doors compare to doors made of other materials like wood, steel, and aluminum.
Wood Doors
Wooden doors are known for having a classic look and feel that can make your home feel like a throwback to simpler times.
Sadly, wooden doors easily warp, crack, and rot over time, which can make them lackluster as far as security and lasting a long time are concerned. On top of these factors, another weakness of wood doors is how they may be susceptible to damage from moisture and pests.
Steel Doors
Steel doors are often considered the gold standard when it comes to home security—and for good reason: they are strong and very impact resistant, meaning they are hard to breach or break down or through.
What builders don’t always consider is that steel doors can easily rust or corrode without diligent maintenance. Steel doors are also less energy-efficient compared to fiberglass doors, since steel can conduct heat and cold, often amplifying the outdoor environment.
Aluminum Doors
Aluminum doors are lightweight and hold up well against rust and corrosion. However, aluminum doors aren’t nearly as strong as fiberglass or steel doors.
These doors tend to dent easily and generally don’t provide a superior sense of safety or security. And like steel doors, aluminum doors are less energy-efficient than fiberglass doors, due to the way they conduct heat and cold.
Upgrade Your Home Security with Pella’s Fiberglass Doors
If you’re thinking about upgrading your entryway with a new front door, investing in a high-quality fiberglass door is a solid choice. And when it comes to picking out something that will give you the biggest bang for your buck, Pella’s fiberglass doors are more than a safe bet.
With Pella Windows and Doors of Omaha and Lincoln, not only can we help you find the right fiberglass door for any entryway, but we also have some of the best warranties in the industry. Thanks to our Pella Care Guarantee, we ensure that your high-quality fiberglass doors are covered for years to come.
Schedule a free consultation today and learn more about how we can help you transform your home in more ways than one with our premium selection of fiberglass doors.
