The entry door is the handshake of your home
It’s the first thing guests touch and the one door you lock every night.
A new entry door changes how a house looks from the street, how it feels in January and how secure it is at night. We install fiberglass and steel doors from Masonite® across Dayton and the Miami Valley, set as complete systems with the frame, sill and weatherstripping built to work together.
Most drafty, sticking front doors aren’t worn out slabs. They’re tired frames, rotted sills and seals that gave up years ago. That’s why our entry door installation replaces the whole unit, not just the part you see.
Pair it with new patio doors or replacement windows and the whole house reads as one finished look.
- Fiberglass or steelSmooth or wood-grain, painted or stained.
- Full door systemFrame, sill, seals and hardware together.
- Family-ownedThree generations of Miami Valley installs.
Two materials, two different strengths
The right choice depends on your house, your exposure and the look you want.
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Most popularFiberglass entry doors
Fiberglass won’t rot, warp or rust, and they don’t dent the way steel can. Wood-grain skins take a stain, so you get the warmth of oak or mahogany without refinishing a wood door every few years.
- Best forStained looks, sun or weather exposure, high-end curb appeal
- FinishSmooth to paint, or wood-grain to stain
- Trade-offCosts more than a basic steel door
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Strong valueSteel entry doors
Steel gives you a solid, secure feel at a lower price, with an insulated core behind a factory-primed skin that paints cleanly. It’s a smart pick for side and garage entries, or a front door on a budget.
- Best forSecurity, painted finishes, sheltered entries
- FinishFactory-primed, painted to your color
- Trade-offCan dent, and scratches need touch-up to prevent rust
A dark steel door facing afternoon sun gets hot, and the finish works harder. If your front door takes western sun, we’ll usually steer you to fiberglass.
Masonite fiberglass entry doors, built as a system
The door is only as good as the frame and seals around it.
We install three Masonite fiberglass collections, with thousands of panel, glass and sidelite combinations between them.
- BellevilleSmooth and wood-grain fiberglass in classic panel and glass designs.
- HeritageCraftsman-inspired fiberglass with the detailing that suits older Miami Valley homes.
- BarringtonDeep wood-grain fiberglass for a stained, high-end look.
The seal is where the money goes
Masonite’s Performance Door System builds the weather seal into four parts that work together:
- Square-edge door that seats tight in the frame
- Self-adjusting sill that holds its seal
- Adaptive weatherstripping that springs back
- Corner pads that block water at the base
Six ways to design an entry door that’s yours
Glass, hardware and color are where a front door gets its personality.
Decorative glass
Clear, textured or leaded glass lets in light while keeping privacy where you want it.
Sidelites and transoms
Glass panels beside or above the door open up a dark foyer and widen the entrance.
Multi-point locks
Latches the door at several points along the frame instead of one, for a tighter seal and a stronger lock.
Hardware and finish
Handlesets, deadbolts and smart locks in finishes that match your lights and house numbers.
Color and stain
Paint a smooth door any color, or stain a wood-grain door to the tone you want.
Storm doors
Gerkin storm doors add a layer of protection and a screen for spring and fall air.
Entry door installation, done in six steps
Most doors go in within a day, and your house is closed up before we leave.
Measure the opening
We measure the rough opening, not the old door, and check that the walls are plumb.
Remove down to the framing
The old door, frame and sill come out so we can see what’s underneath.
Fix what we find
Soft subfloor or rotted framing under the old sill gets replaced before anything new goes in.
Pan and flash
A sill pan and flashing tape turn water back out, the step most rushed installs skip.
Set it square
The new door is shimmed plumb, level and square, then insulated around the frame.
Adjust and trim
We tune the latch, sill and seals, then finish the trim so it looks like it was always there.
A well-sealed door keeps conditioned air in and drafts out. The U.S. Department of Energy explains what to look for in an exterior door, and every point on its list starts with a tight installation.
Straight answers before you choose
What Miami Valley homeowners ask us most about new front doors.
Should I choose a fiberglass or steel entry door?
Fiberglass is the better choice for most front doors. It won't rot or dent, and wood-grain versions can be stained. Steel costs less and is very secure, but it can dent and needs touch-up if it's scratched. We'll show you both at your estimate.
How long does entry door installation take?
Most installs take one day. Doors with new sidelites, transoms or rotted framing underneath can take longer, and we'll tell you up front if yours will.
Is it worth replacing the frame, or just the door?
Almost always the whole unit. Most drafts and leaks come from a worn frame, sill or weatherstripping, not the slab. A complete door system fixes all of it at once.
What is a multi-point lock?
A multi-point lock latches the door at several points along the frame when you turn the handle, instead of only at the deadbolt. The door seals tighter and is harder to force open.
Can a fiberglass entry door be stained?
Yes. Wood-grain fiberglass doors take a stain to look like oak or mahogany. Follow the manufacturer's finishing instructions, because the finish warranty depends on it.
Do you install storm doors too?
Yes. We install Gerkin storm doors, which add a layer of protection and a screen. Ask whether a storm door affects your door's warranty, since a dark door behind glass can trap heat.
Do you offer financing on entry doors?
Yes. Home improvement financing lets you spread the cost of a new door over time. We'll walk you through the options with your estimate.
Start with the door your house deserves
Tell us about your entry door and we’ll bring samples to your home.
