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Entry Door

Entry doors are the most common install we do. The performance is in the prep: a square, shimmed, taped rough opening will outlast the door itself.

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Common questions

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Q1
Why is my entry door letting in a draft?
Nine times out of ten it's the weatherstripping or the threshold sweep, not the door itself. Both are replaceable in under an hour without pulling the slab.
Q2
How do I know if my door is hung square?
Open it halfway and let go. If it swings open or shut on its own, the hinges aren't plumb. That's a shim job, not a door problem.
Q3
Fiberglass, steel, or wood?
Fiberglass for most homes — it doesn't dent, doesn't rot, and takes paint or stain. Steel for security-first installs. Wood only when the look is the priority and you're willing to maintain it.