frank1492 wrote in
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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


Our front door has the dise lites which we like but we also have the
transom window option which we would never get again. The transom window
runs the full width of the unit, including across the side lites. Thus the
door frames do not run through to the top of the unit. This allows for
vibration when we shut the door and makes it seem cheap which it definitely
was not. Skip the transom windows!