Door Types, Options & Materials
Pick the Right Door. Then the Right Crew to Hang It.
Steel, fiberglass, wood — each has real trade-offs for security, looks, and upkeep, and we’ll point you to the one that fits. But the best door made fails early in a racked, leaky frame. We help you choose right AND hang it plumb, reinforce the strike, and seal it tight — so it actually lasts.
Pick the right door and the right crew — the second one matters more. We’ll give you a straight recommendation and a flawless install, backed in writing. Call (973) 713-1053 for a free quote.
Three Materials, Real Trade-Offs
The salesman’s favorite trick is selling you more door than your house needs — we do the opposite. Every material here has a real job it’s best at, and we’ll steer you to the one that fits where it goes and what you want to maintain. But know this: whichever you pick, the install decides whether it seals and locks. Honest fit, hung right, beats expensive every time.
Fiberglass Doors
The all-around winner for most homes. Won’t warp, rot, crack, or rust. Smooth or wood-grain finishes that look like real wood with almost no upkeep. Strong energy numbers — but only if it’s sealed and hung right, which is our half of the job.
Therma-Tru · ProViaSteel Doors
Strongest and most budget-friendly. Fire-rated with serious security — but that security is only real when the strike and frame are reinforced, which is what we do. Insulated foam cores deliver top energy ratings. Can dent on hard impact.
ProVia · MasoniteWood Doors
Unmatched warmth and character — oak, mahogany, cherry, and more. It asks for refinishing and the most upkeep, and we’ll tell you honestly whether your entry suits it. Hung plumb and sealed tight, a wood door is stunning for decades.
Simpson · MasoniteWhy We Point Most Homeowners to Fiberglass
We install all three materials, but for most homeowners across Northern NJ, fiberglass is the smartest investment. It won’t warp, rot, crack, or rust, it holds its finish, and it delivers strong energy numbers with almost no upkeep. It gives you wood’s look without wood’s maintenance — and it stays put once we’ve hung it plumb and sealed it.
Modern fiberglass doors have come a long way — the wood-grain texture is realistic enough that most people can’t tell from a few feet away. And unlike wood, you’re not refinishing it every couple of years or worrying about moisture working into the core. Choose it, and we’ll make sure the install lives up to it.
- Won’t warp, rot, crack, rust, or delaminate
- Up to 5x more energy efficient than a solid wood door — when sealed right
- Realistic wood-grain or smooth finishes available
- Stainable and paintable — and backed by our written install warranty
The Right Material Only Pays Off If It’s Installed Right
Steel, fiberglass, wood — each has real trade-offs for security, looks, and upkeep. But even the perfect material disappoints if the install is sloppy: hung out of plumb in a soft frame, it still drafts, sticks, and never locks solid. Pick the right door and the crew that reinforces, plumbs, and seals it.
Strongest and most affordable, secure when the strike is reinforced. Dents on hard impact; can rust if the finish is breached.
Low-maintenance, energy-efficient, mimics wood — the all-rounder we recommend most. Performs best sealed and hung to spec.
Premium look and feel, the most upkeep. We’ll tell you honestly what it takes — then hang it so it seals and lasts.
Why Homeowners Pick Nail Force for This
- ✓We match the material to your exposure and budget honestly — the door that fits your house, not the one with the biggest margin.
- ✓Whichever material you choose, we hang it plumb, seal it to spec, and reinforce the strike plate so it’s secure for real.
- ✓Every job is backed by Nail Force in writing, on top of the manufacturer warranty.
- ✓We’ll talk you out of over-buying — if fiberglass does everything you need, we won’t push you toward solid wood.
Not sure which door fits your home? Get a free quote and a straight recommendation.
Call (973) 713-1053 — Free Door QuoteDoor Types & Materials FAQ
If yours isn’t here, call us. We’ll give you a real answer.
It comes down to priorities. Fiberglass is the best all-around performer — it won’t dent, rust, or warp. Steel is strongest and most affordable, with strong energy ratings. Tight budget and security first? Steel. Lowest maintenance and longest life? Fiberglass. Either way, we reinforce the strike and seal the frame so the door performs — the slab is only half the decision.
Yes, and they look surprisingly realistic. Therma-Tru and ProVia both make fiberglass doors with deep wood-grain textures that can be stained just like real wood. From the curb, most people can’t tell the difference. You get the beauty of wood without the maintenance headaches.
Not bad — they just take commitment. Wood needs refinishing to stay sealed, so if you’re willing to keep up with it, a wood door looks stunning for decades. If you’d rather set it and forget it, fiberglass is the smarter call. We’ll give you the honest trade-off, then hang whichever you choose so it seals and locks the way it should.
For lower energy bills, Low-E glass with argon fill is the standard we recommend. For privacy, textured or frosted glass lets light in without the view in. Decorative glass with caming adds character. For security, tempered or impact-rated glass. We can combine them — decorative Low-E with tempered panels — and we set the glazed unit so the seal holds.
Yes. We can install keypad locks, smart locks, and electronic deadbolts alongside your new door. We’ll make sure the door prep and reinforcement is done properly so the lock hardware sits securely and functions the way it should. We work with Schlage, Kwikset, and Yale among others.
The biggest factors are material (steel, fiberglass, or wood), glass options, hardware upgrades, and how much frame work the opening needs — since the frame is what makes the door seal and lock. Steel is the most affordable, wood the most premium, fiberglass in between. We give you a clear written estimate. Call for a free consultation and we’ll quote your exact door.
Not Sure Which Door Is Right for You?
Let us come look at your entry. We’ll give you a straight recommendation on the right door for your home and budget — then hang it plumb, reinforce the strike, and seal it tight, all backed in writing.
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