Our specialists will bend over backward to give you as much information as you can handle. Some folks find that they’re really just interested in the LOOK of wood entry doors but not so fond of the maintenance they require. Or, perhaps the color or finish they want isn’t going to go well with a south-facing wood door. In these cases, we can also show you our Fiberglass Entry Doors that look exactly like wood but come without the challenges of natural wood.

Generally speaking, yes. It comes down to the size and constraints of the opening in question. We need proper clearances so your pivot door will operate as it should. If you’d like a more direct answer, please reach out and contact us or stop by our showroom.

This is a great question. Without getting too deep into the weeds here, the basics revolve around materials (fiberglass vs. vinyl vs. wood, etc.), overall design elements like glass/window type, performance (like security and energy efficiency), and overall functionality. And let’s not forget pricing, or, in other words, value!

These days, due to the complexity of the products we’re talking about, the answer is…it depends. Both French Patio Doors and sliding glass doors can be very efficient, depending on a) the quality of the products and b) the quality of your installation. Both can meet or exceed Energy Star standards in Northern Florida and be made of premium materials. For example, we manufacture our own fiberglass French patio doors (few contractors do this) to the highest standards.

As mentioned above, the material you choose and the quality of the product will do the lion’s share of determining the lifespan of your door. And these products are similar to most other home improvements in that all-wood will last the shortest (especially if not properly maintained). Even if maintained, they’ll have a hard time competing with our all-aluminum models that should last 45-50 years minimum.