DOORS GUIDE
Understand Your Door Options Before You Buy or Replace
Doors affect security, energy efficiency, natural light, access and how a home connects to the outdoors. Compare door types, materials, glass, hardware, installation methods and costs before choosing the right system for your project.
DOOR TOPICS
What Do You Need to Know About Doors?
Start with the basics, compare materials and systems, or jump directly to the type of door project you’re planning.
01
DOOR TYPES
Which door type is right for your home?
Compare entry doors, French doors, sliding patio doors, folding doors, pocket doors and other common residential configurations.
02
FRAMES & MATERIALS
Which door material works best for your project?
Compare fiberglass, wood, aluminum, steel, vinyl and clad systems based on durability, maintenance, appearance and performance.
03
GLASS, ENERGY & SECURITY
How do glass and hardware affect door performance?
Learn how insulated glass, Low-E coatings, safety glass, locks, multipoint hardware and energy performance affect comfort and security.
04
SLIDING, FOLDING & MULTI-PANEL DOORS
Which large-opening door system fits your space?
Compare sliding, multi-slide, pocketing, lift-and-slide and bi-fold systems for patios, large openings and indoor-outdoor living.
05
REPLACEMENT & INSTALLATION
What should you know before replacing or installing a door?
Understand measuring, rough openings, flashing, thresholds, waterproofing and common installation problems before work begins.
06
COST & BUYING
How much should you expect to spend on a door?
Learn what affects door prices and how size, material, glass, hardware, configuration and installation influence the final cost.
START WITH YOUR PROJECT
What Are You Working On?
Choose the situation that best matches your door project and we’ll help you figure out what to consider next.
01
REPLACING AN EXISTING DOOR
Replacing a worn, damaged or inefficient door?
Start with measuring, rough openings, thresholds, flashing, waterproofing and installation conditions before ordering a replacement.
02
CHOOSING A PATIO DOOR
Trying to decide how you want a large opening to operate?
Compare sliding, multi-slide, pocketing, lift-and-slide and folding systems for patios and indoor-outdoor living.
03
CHOOSING A NEW DOOR
Not sure which door type or material fits your project?
Start with common door configurations, then compare materials, glass, hardware and performance before narrowing down your options.