Exterior Entry Door Advice

[jason05gt]

I am looking to put a new front entry door on my house. My wife wants a “craftsman” style door, so she has a style in mind.

I’m looking for recommendations on brands as there’s a ton of them and it seems the quality differs based on reviews.

It seems like the common point of view is that Provia doors are the best, but pricey.

I was looking at Therma Tru and Feather River as they had the style my wife wanted and are available at Lowe’s and Home Depot. Quality for both seems decent for the price. I was curious if anyone had used either of these brands and what they thought. I’m open to other brands as well.

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[SpeedSpeak2me]

I spoke with a contractor last week regarding the same thing. He suggested Jeld-Wen or Mastercraft from Menards. Haven't had a chance to look at anything yet. I have to do a storm door as well. Don't have the skills to do it myself though.

The house I'm in is a model for the rest of the neighborhood. It was slapped together by a bunch of drunks, nothing was done correctly. So I know replacing the front doors is going to be opening a can of worms.

 

[FESTER665]

My front door is a Feather River fiberglass and it has been solid.

No complaints from me.

 

[Bub]

Old house I put in a held web and it was nice. This house has a mastercraft and I like that too. Seems like the fit is a tighter than jeld wen but it's probably been in the house for a while

 

[CMNTMXR57]

We're doing some now. I have them in the garage at the other house waiting to put them in. They're masonite brand in nighttide (the color). It's a fiberglass unit

Front;

Masonite 36 in. x 80 in. New Haven 3/4 Oval Right-Hand Inswing Painted Smooth Fiberglass Prehung Front Exterior Door w/ Brickmold-31060 - The Home Depot

Create an inviting, stylish entryway with the Masonite New Haven Three Quarter Oval Lite Painted Smooth Fiberglass Entry Door with Brickmold featuring beautiful glass design, detailed caming and the exceptional

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Back;

Masonite 36 in. x 80 in. Full Lite Left Hand Inswing Painted Smooth Fiberglass Prehung Front Door w/ Brickmold, Vinyl Frame 29098

Create an inviting, stylish entryway with the Masonite Full Lite Painted Smooth Fiberglass Entry Door with Brickmold featuring clear glass design and the exceptional durability of a fiberglass door. Engineered

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[GTPpower]

I absolutely hate jeld-wen, mastercraft, and pretty much all other big box stores brands. We don't have a HD or lowes local, but there is a Menards. They have weak jambs and I don't think I've ever gotten one of them where every screw isn't stripped.

I typically recommend and sell Pella. Andersen is great as well, but even higher priced.

 

[Stink Star]

I absolutely hate jeld-wen, mastercraft, and pretty much all other big box stores brands. We don't have a HD or lowes local, but there is a Menards. They have weak jambs and I don't think I've ever gotten one of them where every screw isn't stripped.

I typically recommend and sell Pella. Andersen is great as well, but even higher priced.

I think the thing about jeld wen is that they have both a really cheap line, and a really expensive well-built line of doors and windows. Menards carries their cheaper stuff. They also make fantastic stuff too

 

[GTPpower]

I think the thing about jeld wen is that they have both a really cheap line, and a really expensive well-built line of doors and windows. Menards carries their cheaper stuff. They also make fantastic stuff too

That could be. I look at a lot of projects where they hate their windows. 9 times out of 10, they are jeld-wen.