Today you don't have to sacrifice good looks for low maintenance and energy costs. Fiberglass doors rival the style and beauty of wood with a lot of choices. Fiberglass Doors: 1) can be painted or stained and resembles a wood door and the maintenance is far less than for a wood door. 2) offer more insulating value than a wood door, may qualify for Energy Star ratings, and are more environmentally friendly. 3) will not expand or contract. 4) are very durable, much more secure, and have some of the longest warranties available. 5) maintenance will be much less than a wood door--practically maintenance-free. When you consider style, performance, security, maintenance, and energy savings, the minimal up-front cost difference between fiberglass and wood doors is negligible.

Blog inspired by article written by Wayne Blount and featured on exovations.com and can be seen here:  http://www.exovations.com/blog/index.php/2011/03/why-should-i-choose-a-fiberglass-entry-door-versus-a-wood-entry-door/#more-157