- Aug 20, 2007
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OK - we have a 1971 split level and are doing a kitchen remodel. The center level consists of a foyer, living room, and kitchen. No load bearing walls separating the areas, so we're opening the whole thing up, updating the kitchen, and installing a Napolean 1150P (my favorite part).
My questions (will probably be one of many) involve the front door. Our contractor (good family friend, trust his advice and opinion 100%) says now is the time to replace the front door if we want to since drywall is already torn up. My wife likes a brand called Thermatrue - fiberglass doors that really look like wood. Problem is price. For the door plus sidlight is $2300! I about fell over when the lady at Lowes quoted us this. A brand new steel door with sidelight is $500.
What do you guys think of the steel vs. fiberglass? Any other brands recommended for fiberglass doors? Are they all that costly?
Thanks for any advice and opinions.
My questions (will probably be one of many) involve the front door. Our contractor (good family friend, trust his advice and opinion 100%) says now is the time to replace the front door if we want to since drywall is already torn up. My wife likes a brand called Thermatrue - fiberglass doors that really look like wood. Problem is price. For the door plus sidlight is $2300! I about fell over when the lady at Lowes quoted us this. A brand new steel door with sidelight is $500.
What do you guys think of the steel vs. fiberglass? Any other brands recommended for fiberglass doors? Are they all that costly?
Thanks for any advice and opinions.