Entry Door Cleaning and Care: Wood vs. Iron vs. Fiberglass
Last updated 11 months ago
The wide array of door materials available can make home improvement choices difficult. Remember that maintenance needs will have a significant impact on your overall enjoyment of an affordable entry door. Use this care guide to learn more about entry door maintenance needs:
- Wood Doors
The beauty and physical strength of natural wood doors make them a hit among homeowners. Unfortunately, natural wood carries high maintenance requirements as well. Water and weather are the enemies of wood doors, and homeowners must work to keep these elements away from their properties. Routine applications of sealers, stains, and varnish protect wood from losing its luster over time. In addition, wood doors must be painted regularly to maintain their stunning aesthetic appearance.
- Wrought Iron Doors
Doors equipped with wrought iron offer durability and unique visual aesthetic. However, wrought iron doors also come with added maintenance concerns. Like wood, moisture is one of wrought iron’s most dangerous enemies. Homeowners can reduce the risk of rust by treating wrought iron sections with special primers and metal-specific paints. These products also help your wrought iron materials to stand up against the sun’s UV rays. If your home is near the coast, you should also take extra care to keep salt from building up on your door.
- Fiberglass Doors
Low repair needs and good looks are what attract many homeowners to affordable fiberglass doors, but these long-lasting doors require a bit of maintenance to go the distance. Unlike wood and iron doors, fiberglass does not need to be refinished. However, a stain product can help fiberglass age gracefully. Homeowners should be more concerned with keeping their doors free of dirt and debris. Fiberglass materials can be eroded by unchecked exposure to the elements. Try to wash down your fiberglass door with soap and water once a week.
Wood, wrought iron, and fiberglass each offer their own unique enhancement to your home. That’s why Affordable Windows and Doors installs each of these door materials for White Plains customers. Call us at (845) 208-8686 if you have questions about our diverse selection.
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