What’s So Great About Steel Doors?

As classic and attractive as they may be, wooden doors can be expensive, hard-to-maintain, and an impractical choice for door replacements—especially considering the alternatives available in today’s world. By and large, homeowners are turning their backs on wood and choosing to replace their traditional wooden doors with steel entry doors—reaping the benefits of their decision by adding long-term value and durability to their homes.

If you’re wondering what’s so great about steel doors, sit back and let the experts at WindowWorks fill you in! There are many reasons why our team thinks steel entry doors are the superior choice for door replacements and why you should seriously consider making the switch in your Chicago home.

Affordability and Energy Efficiency

What if we told you that steel entry doors provide better insulation than wooden doors, can save you money on your energy bill, and cost less to purchase than wooden doors?

Well, it’s the truth!Steel entry doors are much more cost-effective than wooden doors and will save you plenty of money now and in the long run. As costly as home improvement projects can be, it makes sense to spend less money on your door replacements--especially if it means receiving more benefits.

Easy Maintenance and Cleaning Requirements

Home repairs can add up over the years, especially if you’re installing high-maintenance products in your home. One of the best things about a steel entry door system is that it’s extremely low-maintenance. Steel requires very little cleaning and upkeep, and with the proper attention, it will stay looking brand-new for years after installation.

Wood doors, on the other hand, are costly, time-consuming, and just plain difficult to maintain. Wood is greatly affected by the elements, heavy force, and daily wear and tear—making it prone to shrinking and swelling, water damage, denting, chipping, and discoloration. 

Elegant, Stylish, and Customizable Options

Still not sure about steel? For many homeowners, steel doors bring to mind an image of a cold, industrial door designed for practicality, not aesthetic beauty or design. The reality, however, is just the opposite—as leading manufacturers now offer beautiful, cutting-edge, stylish steel entry doors in just about every color, texture, and style you can imagine. 

Surprisingly, today’s steel doors can be just as stunning as traditional wooden doors—if not even more so. In fact, you can even have your steel doors stained with a gorgeous wood finish or fitted with wooden panels to give the impression of natural wood grain.

Lifetime Durability and Performance

High-performance, durable steel doors are designed to last a lifetime. While wooden doors can be easily damaged or destroyed and tend to deteriorate quickly, steel offers the following long-lasting benefits:

• Termite and insect resistance.
  
• Durability and strength for maximum security and protection.
  
• Resistance to rust, cracking, and bowing.
  
• Moisture-repelling construction.