Different Types of Fiberglass Doors

Fiberglass Hinged Patio Doors

Fiberglass doors can be made in the sliding style, or the hinged, swinging style. Patio doors usually are also made in the french style so that glass panes allow light into the house. In the event that you want to block the light, perhaps during the most intensely sun drenched days of summer, you can add mini blinds or shades to the door.

Fiberglass Sliding Patio Doors

Fiberglass doors do not have to swing open left or right. They can be set up in a sliding configuration, which is especially suitable for entrances that lead to the backyard or patio. Swinging doors can be hazardous for active people or running children charging in and out of the house. Moreover, fiberglass sliding patio doors can have the same great look as classic wood. Set them to the entrances near a pool, these doors will remain good as new for many years without warping like wood or rusting like steel. A UV protected finish, as well as high quality glass, can prevent harmful rays of the sun from entering the house during the summer. Certain doors will also be fitted with tempered, high impact glass that can withstand storm-like winds. If you're worried about security, fiberglass patio doors can be reinforced with extra bolts and strengthened at the edges.

Oak-mimic Doors

Fiberglass can be made to look like real beautiful oak. The mimicked details include not only the beautiful stain of classic oak, but also up to the various directions of the grains. These are achieved through a combination of different kinds of grain mimic finishes. The accoutrements, such as stiles and rails can be made to resemble the wood counterparts to fool the more discrminate observer. Better yet, fiberglass doors mimicking oak do not suffer from the same problems as real oak doors, and have a warranty of decades rather than just a year or two. The fiberglass oak doors also require substantially less maintenance. The paneling and detailing of the faux Oak doors can be made up to the same aesthetics as real oak doors.

Fiberglass Patio Doors and Fiberglass French Patio Doors

French doors are doors with glass paneling that allow both sides to see through the door. Typically they are used in entrances leading to the back or patio of a house. The reason is that people like the ability to see to the outside, as well as let natural light illuminate the interior during day light hours. Fiberglass doors can be made into a french door format, and can also be made to accomodate glass paneling as well as the classic grid that frames the glass panels. The fiberglass patio doors can be further customized with the desired finish, paint or stain. The natural insulating properties of fiberglass means that in the winter months, cold air will not enter the house easily. And during the summer months, natural light can enter the house, while the house remains insulated from the outside heat.

Fiberglass Entry Door Systems

Door systems are a combination of a fiberglass door (either in single or double configuration), as well as a jamb (or frame), threshhold (that goes below the door), and a transom over the top of the door. These elements are usually pre-hung, or preassembled in laymen speak, before shipping over to the customer's house. Entry systems can be heavily customized, for example in the choice of the frosting of glass side lights. Grids that hold paneling, or iron grills which accomplish the same, can be fitted on these doors. Finally, fiberglass entry door systems can be made to mimic a variety of woods and architectural styles.