An entry door is a key barrier between your home and the great outdoors. It is therefore important to choose a door that does a good job and also looks nice. When choosing an entry door, one of the first decisions you will need to make is what material you want that door to be made from. Here are three great options that deserve your consideration.

Steel

Steel is one of the strongest materials you can choose for your entry door. If you are concerned about security, steel is definitely the way to go; it is hard to kick through, let alone saw through. These days, most steel doors are not made from solid steel and are instead made from two thin sheets of steel with a layer of foam insulation between them. Steel doors can be colored with a powder coat, which is a lot more durable than paint and is available in many colors. You can find some with glass windows as the windows are typically made from security glass and are small, keeping with the security theme.

One downfall of steel doors is that they are heavy. If one slams on your fingers, it will hurt. Also, their weight could make installation a bit harder.

Wood Composite

Wood entry doors are not as common as they once were because they require a lot of maintenance. But if you like the look of wood, then you should consider a wood composite entry door. This material is made from a blend of wood fibers and plastic. It looks like wood, but it's more eco-friendly (since it's made from waste products and lasts a lot longer), and you never have to paint it.

Wood composite doors are not as heavy or durable as steel, but they are affordable, easy to install, and well insulated.

Fiberglass

If you are looking for a lightweight door with a little more character, you may want one made from fiberglass. This material is easily made in bright colors, and there are even fiberglass doors made to look like wood doors. It's easy for door manufacturers to put glass windows in fiberglass doors, so you'll find plenty with larger windows. Fiberglass doors are affordable since they can be produced easily. Their one downside is that they are not as secure as steel doors.

If you're looking for the perfect entry door, start with the materials above. They work well for many people and will probably work well for you, too. Contact an entry door installation service for more information.