Bitzer wrote:
frank1492 wrote:
Hello-
We are getting ready to have our front entry door replaced with an
entry door and two sidelites. We have determined that we cannot afford
Therma-tru.
We have also been looking at Benchmark by Therma-tru at Lowes and
Feather River at Home Depot. We have ruled out Jeldwen because they do
not seem to have wood-texture doors. Another brand that was mentioned
was Door Fab at Lowes.
I'd appreciate your thoughts about these doors. We will do our own
stain most likely. This door will not get heavy use at all- will
be opened rarely. As
for the finish, if owner applied, I would guess one door would be as
good as .
Thanks very much for your help!
Frank



The only person who will really care which door you get is your wife--
or maybe her girlfriends. So let her pick it out and make some points.

Only thing is since there are sidelites, be sure to use a double
cylinder on the deadbolt-- and make sure you get a Grade 1 security
level lock. I recently picked up a nice Schlage at HD on sale for $109.
Most of the Grade 1 models were at least $160.

Double-cylinder is dangerous in fires, and outright illegal in some
areas. If you (or your kids) can't find the key in the dark and the
smoke, the door ain't opening. And if you leave the key in the lock all
the time, there is little advantage over a turn handle. Don't believe
me, ask your local FD, or your insurance agent. If you are that worried
about burglars, add a little decorative metal grille over the
side-lights at waist height.

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