If you're already sold on the truly life-like wood grain, strength, durability and unsurpassed energy-efficiency of today's fiberglass entry doors, then the question comes down to what style you want. This could take a bit of time. There's lots for you to choose from!

Off-the-Shelf Fiberglass Entry Doors

You may happen to find exactly what you want in your dealer's showroom. Choose among these options:

• Single or double rectangular doors
• Arched or Gothic shaped doors, single or double
• With or without glass inserts
• With or without sidelights--those narrow, stationary windows that flank an entry door and are part of the entry's overall design
• The color of the paint or stain you prefer

Customize Your New Entry Door

There are beau coup off-the-shelf fiberglass entry doors that meet many homeowner's needs, and you'll be thrilled with how they enhance your entry. But many door manufacturers, including Andersen, Pella, Jen-Weld, and others, let you customize your new fiberglass entry door for a truly unique look. Choices include:

• Sizes you need, shapes you prefer, as with off-the-shelf fiberglass doors
• Some brands offer a choice of a wood grain look on one side, painted on the other
• Many wood-like grains and stains, or paint colors
• Metal accent pieces with several options for shape and placement
• Window accents, from simple frosted glass to many clear textural glass treatments, to leaded glass styles (clear or stained) appropriate for different architectural periods
• Hardware for different architectural periods, with varying degrees of safety features

Just as a beautiful frame enhances the artwork it holds, your entry door sets the tone for your home's interior decor. Added incentives: Fiberglass doors save you energy and enhance curb appeal for resale. Do your homework online, then visit a showroom soon.