Steel Doors VS Wood Doors 

What’s so special about Steel Doors? Why are they so advanced compared to wood? And why on earth do I need to upgrade when my wood door is doing just fine? These might be some of the questions you are asking yourself if you’ve stumbled onto our article today. Lucky for you, we’ll be answering all these questions and more as we compare Wood Entry Doors to Steel Entry Doors. So let’s go over the pros and cons of Steel Front Doors compared to Wood Doors. 

We’ve all seen or heard of the famous DC comic book character Superman or “The Man of Steel.” Now you can have the strength of Superman in Front Door form. Which brings us to the first reason Steel Doors outweigh Wood Doors and that’s because of their strength. 

Durability Over Time

Our Legacy Steel Door is one continuous piece of steel to ensure durability. It is a 20 gauge steel door which gives you 49% more galvanized steel than other 24 gauge doors on the market. As far as wood, it doesn’t hold up to steel doors for strength. Wood can crack or warp over time due to impacting forces. Wood can even rot or mold if not taken care of. For these reasons, wood might not be as good to keep out intruders. Our Legacy Steel door has a reinforced plate to keep hardware in place. This keeps you more protected in times of inclement weather or forced entry. Steel doors are more durable too when it comes to scratches and dents. Steel doors are finished with durable paints and stains, which means these doors require little to no maintenance over the life of the door. You just can’t say the same for wood doors as these doors show wear and tear quite easily. 

Style Options

Secondly, we have plenty of door styles to give you options. If you are wanting to stay with an old wood door or a replacement wood door because you like that look, you can get just that with modern steel doors which can mimic real wood but have energy efficient cores. They are so close to the look and feel of real wood most people can’t even tell the difference. You get to be the creative genius behind the door picking the style, hardware and finishes. 

Energy Efficient Properties 

Thirdly, although Steel doors are a bit more expensive than wood doors, they last years longer and give you more energy efficiency.  People who choose to switch out their old wood door for an energy efficient steel door can see an average savings of 35% off their total energy bill. Our Legacy steel doors at Conservation Construction of Texas are foam filled to ensure the entirety of the door stands up to whatever nature throws at it. From extreme heat to extreme cold, our door will insulate to keep thed elements outside. By doing this, your house will be a more stable temperature all year round. This is just what you want out of your exterior door. 

Final Thoughts 

In conclusion, wood doors just can’t hold up to the energy saving properties, strength, and durability of modern steel doors. If you go with a new steel door it will last years longer than a traditional wood door. New styles of Steel Doors can mimic wood so you can still get the exact look you’re going for. We hope you’ve found this article helpful as you search for your perfect entry door. Comment below on what your favorite part of the article was, and visit our door page for more information about these amazing doors. 

Thanks for reading and we’ll see you next time.