Science keeps trying but so far no one has been able to develop a material to match the beauty, versatility, and long lasting value of wood.

•        Wood doors come in the largest selection of styles. There is an almost unlimited selection of styles available, from traditional to contemporary, simple to highly decorative, as well as, craftsmen and bungalow. 

•       Unlike manmade materials, wood is offered in a large selection of sizes.  Also, unlike manmade materials, wood can be trimmed to obtain a perfect fit.

•       Since wood comes in so many species and since you can use standard stains, wood will give a much wider range of color options.

•        Contrary to what you may have heard, wood is not a high maintenance material. The important thing is to initially seal your door with a spar urethane, sometimes called marine finish. If you apply three thin coats, you should only have to reseal it every other year at the most, depending on exposure. With just minimum maintenance, a properly made wood door should look good and provide excellent service for many, many years.

•       With energy prices rising, a wood door makes sense. There is no better insulating material than wood. Wood is stable. Unlike metal or fiberglass wood is never hot or cold to the touch. In addition, a wood door fits better in the jamb. This is important since the greatest energy loss with a door is around the jamb.

•      Wood will not dent or rust like a metal door and it will not chalk like a fiberglass door. If it ever gets damaged it is much easier to fix properly.

•        If you are looking towards resale, a stained wood door will give your home better curb appeal, as any real estate agent will tell you. There is a reason why almost all churches have wood doors.  A wood door has a much more welcoming look.

•        Wood has more intrinsic value. Would Grandmother’s heirloom mahogany table be as desirable if it was made of fiberglass or metal? Like a fine piece of furniture, a well made wood door will keep its appeal.