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There is a wide selection of choices,types and materials these days for exterior doors. Some of the more traditional materials are steel and wood. Exterior door manufacturers are also now using alternative materials including vinyl to produce doors which are virtually maintenance free. Some of the main advantages of a wood exterior door is the the beautiful look this strong door provides.
 
 There are many types of wood that are used to make wood doors with some of the most common being pine, mahogany, oak, walnut, and cedar. A wood exterior door will require regular maintenance to protect it from the elements. While many manufacturers will treat their wood exterior doors with a preservative they will still need to have a protective coating applied so they will last many years. Wood exterior doors will expand and contract over time in response to moisture and temperature changes.
 
 How well the door performs will usually depend on where it is installed. Installing a wood exterior door in a climate which is moist and hot will mean it will require maintenance at least once a year. Here are a few tips about choosing exterior doors. Steel is another material commonly used for exterior doors. These doors most often use a wood frame which have been filled with foam insulation which is then covered with an outer layer of steel. Strenth and stability are provided by the wood frame while the foam core serves to make the door more energy efficient. There is very little maintenance involved with a steel door.
 
 Fiberglass exterior doors are produced in a way very similar to steel doors except for the fact that fiberglass is used to create the outer layer. These doors are very energy efficient and durable. You can even give the fiberglass the look of real wood by using an embossing process. Vinyl is one of the newest materials used to create exterior doors. Chambers of vinyl create the structure of these doors with additional safety and strength being provided by aluminum, wood, or steel. Vinyl exterior doors are known for excellent energy efficiency and can hold up well to almost any weather condition.

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