Why You Should Have a Wooden Exterior Door

Published: March 25, 2021

Wood doors have a rich sense of character and beauty all their own that steel or fiberglass doors do not. Perhaps this can be attributed to the unique patterns of their natural wood grains, wood doors often have stained instead of painted to bring out this texture creating a heavy and durable feel. Wooden front doors can be a stunning way to make a statement at your front entry and also give guests an idea of what awaits in your home's interior spaces.

Benefits of Wooden Exterior Doors

As previously noted the natural wood grain is one of the most attractive features of a wooden exterior door. As with wood furniture in your home, there are numerous options of wood to choose from when it comes to your door. You can have everything from a beautiful teak to a traditional oak or mahogany or even a more rustic cedar or knotty alder along with plenty of selections that fall somewhere in between. You can customize the finish of your door with a stain or paint of your choice to match or contrast the exterior of your home. Stains are often the most popular choice because it allows you to show the wood's natural grain.

All of our wooden entry doors are constructed of solid wood, meaning you have superior durability and insulation. This will not only help with security concerns and energy savings, but wood doors can also reduce the amount of noise you hear from the outdoors.

One of the more attractive qualities of wood doors for some homeowners is that they can be custom made to fit any size opening or trimmed to a specific size doorway. When it comes to doors wood is a material that easy to work with and can be made to fit your exact needs.