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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Steel Doors Are Effective
According to ConsumerReports.Org, cheaper and thicker steel entry doors are just as effective as fiberglass entry doors in the short term. IverhCarlson.Com says steel entry doors are commonly used as replacement entry doors because they provide security, come in wider varieties and are fairly low maintenance.
On the Other: Fiberglass Doors are Stronger Overall
According to ConsumerReports.Org, steel entry doors show the effects of wear and tear more than fiberglass doors over long periods of time. Rusting and paint chipping are quite common on thinner steel entry doors (as indicated by the gauge of steel, 24 gauge being very thin), according to IverhCarlson.Com, while fiberglass entry doors tend to require less maintenance in the long run.
Bottom Line
If you are looking for a cheap, effective door for the short term, steel entry doors are adequate. However, if you are looking for a door that is stronger, resists wear and tear and has superior insulation, then fiberglass entry doors are the better choice.
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