Myths & Facts about Fiberglass Doors
Myth 1:
Fiberglass doors warp.
Fact 1: Fiberglass doors that do not have a strong structural internal frame could warp.
Some doors on the market that are imported from Asia are susceptible to warping because they do not have a substantial inner frame system.
They are built cheaply to try and compete with the steel insulated door market.
Therma-Tru Fiberglass doors are built with a LDL inner frame approximately 3-1/2” in all four sides of the door thus providing a substantial structural frame that will not allow the door to warp.
Therma-Tru provides its dealers with a 25Year warranty against the door from warping.
Myth 2 : Fiberglass door are more expensive than steel doors.
Fact 2: The Door Centre provides the smooth skinned fiberglass door systems through our supplier OSTACO Windoors in Concord.
Ostaco build their door systems using Therma-Tru door panels exclusively and when combined with their patented vinyl extruded frame can compete directly with those who sell the steel insulated door systems.
In some cases, the fiberglass doors are less expensive.
Myth 3:
Fiberglass doors are too new and are untried in our climate.
Fact 3: Therma-Tru developed the fiberglass doors over 30 years ago.
It has proven to be more reliable than the steel doors.
There is no denting like the steel door. There is no rusting like the steel door.
The fiberglass door is warmer to the touch compared to the steel door.
Myth 4: You have to use a multi-point locks only with fiberglass doors.
Fact 4: For regular height doors supplied by The Door Centre regular handle sets is all that is required.
When someone says you have to use multi-point hardware, they are not using Therma-Tru Door panels. They suggest multi-point hardware to counteract the warping issue.
However, for all doors that are eight foot tall, multi-point hardware should be used, not for warping, but for wind deflection at the top of the door .
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