Want to pay lower energy bills? Looking to improve your home's curb appeal? Designers, architects, and many homeowners agree -- nothing looks or performs quite like a real wood door.

If you're in the market for a replacement entry or exterior door, here are just a few of the reasons why you might want to consider wood.

Wood Doors: Tops in Insulation

According to the Window and Door Manufacturers Association, wood doors are tops when it comes to insulation. Not only does wood act as a natural sound-absorber, wood doors are 400 times more effective than steel and 1800 times more effective than aluminum at keeping out that elements. The reason? Unlike wood, both steel and aluminum are natural heat conductors. In fact, a well-built wood door, when combined with a properly installed weather-stripping package, is one of the most effective ways to keep cold air out in the winter and hot air in the summer.

Wood Doors: A Long-Lasting Investment

In addition to being easy to install, wood doors offer lasting value. Unlike metal, wood replacement doors are not subject to corrosion or rusting, regardless of the environment in which you live. What's more, modern preservative treatments extend the life of today's wood doors, and wood replacement doors can easily be refinished when they start to show their age.

Beautiful and Sustainable

When it comes to adding beauty and warmth, it is difficult to beat wood's natural appeal. And, because wood, unlike metal or vinyl, is a renewable resource, wood replacement doors are eco-friendly options.

If you are looking for a long-lasting replacement door that offers outstanding insulation and strength, a wood door could be the answer for your home.

Source

• Window and Door Manufacturers Association, Wood is Good

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AJ Fanter is a freelance writer based in Reno, Nevada.