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5 | Masonite Sta-Tru Prehung Front Door | Masonite Fiberglass Prehung Front Door | ThermaTru Traditions Steel Door | Jeld Wen 6-Panel Steel Prehung Front Door | Pella 2 Panel Square Steel Entry Door | Jeld Wen 6 Lite Fiberglass Prehung Front Door | Pella 2 Panel Square Fiberglass Entry Door | ThermaTru Classic Craft - Visionary Collection Door | MP Doors 4-Lite Frosted Glass Fiberglass Door | Pella 2 Panel Springline Solid Wood Entry Door | Kolbe VistaLuxe Wood Entrance Doors | Kolbe VistaLuxe Aluminum Entrance Doors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8 | Summary | When durability and cost savings are your top priority, Sta-Tru steel doors are a great option. With a pre-applied primer, the doors are ready to paint in the color of your choice. Available in a wide range of profiles, sizes, glass and fire ratings, HD steel doors have great performance values and are cost effective. | Low-maintenance, high-performance fiberglass resists cracking, warping, splitting and denting. | The ThermaTru Traditions doors are made out of Steel and they have a smooth surface. Fire-rated options are available at an additional cost and the door designs are clean and attractive. Easy to paint if you want to change the color of your interior. | This steel door by Jeld Wen has a wooden edge to optimize the performance. The doors are resistant to weather conditions and last for over 50 years. | These doors do not absorb moisture and feature a rot-resistant, low maintenance frame. They are extra durable, safe and are engineered for exceptional energy efficient performances. | The Architectural Fiberglass doors by Jeld Wen are very energy-efficient, durable and resistant against moisture. The doors are available in different sizes and with or without glass. | These doors are low maintenance with a rot-resistant composite frame and are very energy efficient and high performing. | The Classic craft is a high energy efficient door that is secure, durable, resist against moisture, and has enhanced weather resistance. It looks like an authentic wooden door and the door can have a customised design. | Fiberglass door panel with complete composite edging and full composite frame system that is 100% waterproof and resists rotting, warping, splitting, delaminating, denting and rusting. This door is loaded with energy-efficient features designed to bring down your energy costs year-round. | Solid Forged hardware collections ranging from traditional to contemporary styles with integrated security sensors. | This wooden door from Kolbe offers a beautiful design with long durability if well maintained. | VistaLuxe AL LINE products are aluminum on the exterior and interior, separated by fiber-reinforced polyamide strips. The construction is thermally broken and creates energy efficiency. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Technical | Composition | Made out of iron and other elements such as carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur nickel and chromium | -Silica sand, limestone and soda ash -Resins | Made out of iron and other elements such as carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur nickel and chromium | Made out of iron and other elements such as carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur nickel and chromium | Made out of iron and other elements such as carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur nickel and chromium | -Silica sand, limestone and soda ash -Resins | -Silica sand, limestone and soda ash -Resins | -Silica sand, limestone and soda ash -Resins | -Silica sand, limestone and soda ash -Resins | 100% Wood | 100% Wood | Aluminum is most commonly alloyed with copper, zinc, magnesium, silicon, manganese and lithium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Company Link | Masonite | Masonite | ThermaTru | Jeld Wen | Pella | Jeld Wen | Pella | ThermaTru | MP DOORS | Pella | Kolbe | Kolbe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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13 | Health and Safety | Short-term Toxicity | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive | 2 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive - When damaging the door and flakes fly off, they can cause irritation of the skin and possibly the lungs when inhaling. But this is temporary and it is not classified as an irritant by OSHA | 1 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive | 2 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive | 2 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive | 2 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive - When damaging the door and flakes fly off, they can cause irritation of the skin and possibly the lungs when inhaling, but it is temporary and it is not classified as an irritant by OSHA | 1 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive - When damaging the door and flakes fly off, they can cause irritation of the skin and possibly the lungs when inhaling, but it is temporary and it is not classified as an irritant by OSHA | 1 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive - When damaging the door and flakes fly off, they can cause irritation of the skin and possibly the lungs when inhaling, but it is reversible and it is not classified as an irritant by OSHA | 1 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive - When damaging the door and flakes fly off, they can cause irritation of the skin and possibly the lungs when inhaling, but it is temporary and it is not classified as an irritant by OSHA | 1 | -Nontoxic -No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 | -Nontoxic -No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive, if maintained regularly. | 2 | |||||||||||||||
14 | Long-term Toxicity | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive | 2 | -Nontoxic -No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive | 2 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive | 2 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive | 2 | -Nontoxic -No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 | -Nontoxic -No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 | -Nontoxic -No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 | -Nontoxic -No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 | -Nontoxic -No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 | -Nontoxic -No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | 2 | -Won't release toxic gases or smoke when exposed to high heats -Chemically inert -Non-corrosive, if maintained regularly | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
15 | Mold , Pests or Allergens | -Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria -Steel is inorganic and therefore unaffected by mold, rot or bacteria | 2 | Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria | 2 | -Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria -Steel is inorganic and therefore unaffected by mold, rot or bacteria | 2 | -Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria -Steel is inorganic and therefore unaffected by mold, rot or bacteria | 2 | -Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria -Steel is inorganic and therefore unaffected by mold, rot or bacteria | 2 | Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria | 2 | Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria | 2 | Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria | 2 | Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria | 2 | Mold, rot, and bacteria can occur if the door is not regularly maintained | 0 | Mold, rot, and bacteria can occur if the door is not regularly maintained | 0 | -Under normal circumstances: Resistant to mold, rot, and bacteria -In very humid or wet conditions, mold can occur when there is no coating on the aluminum applied or when not properly maintained | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
16 | Fire Resistance | -Fire Resistance certification -20 mintues W/out Hose stream -Flame Spread Index: <25 (Class A) -Melting point of approximately 1450°C | 1 | -Fire Resistance certification -20 mintues W/out Hose stream -Flame Spread Index: <25 (Class A) -Melting point of approximately 1150°C | 1 | -Fire Resistance certification -20 mintues W/out Hose stream -Flame Spread Index: <25 (Class A) -Melting point of approximately 1450°C | 1 | -20 mintues W/out Hose stream -Flame Spread Index: <25 (Class A) -Melting point of approximately 1450°C | 1 | -Fire Resistance certification -Flame Spread Index: <25 (Class A) -20 mintues W/out Hose stream -Melting point of approximately 1450°C | 1 | -20 mintues W/out Hose stream -Flame Spread Index: <25 (Class A) -Melting point of approximately 1450°C | 1 | -Fire Resistance certification -20 mintues W/out Hose stream -Melting point of approximately 1450°C | 1 | -Fire Resistance certification -Flame Spread Index: <25 (Class A) -20 mintues W/out Hose stream -Melting point of approximately 1450°C | 1 | -Fire resistant -Flame Spread Index: <25 (Class A) -Will not ignite; might release toxic gasses when melting -Melting point of approximately 1150°C | 1 | -No indication on fire resistance -Flame Spread Index: <200 (Class C) -Irritation to skin and eyes and can also cause a slight fever when inhaling smoke | 0 | -No indication on fire resistance -Flame Spread Index: <200 (Class C) -Irritation to skin and eyes and can also cause a slight fever when inhaling smoke | 0 | -No indication on fire resistance -Will not ignite; might release toxic gasses when fuming. Irritation to skin and eyes and can also cause a slight fever when inhaling smoke -Melting point of approximately 650°C | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
17 | Safety Data Sheets | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | -Info on Materials, First Aid Measures, Fire Fighting Measures, Handling, Storage, Transport, Personal Protection, Exposure Control, Reactivity, Toxicological info, Ecological info, disposal info, etc. | 1 | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | -No specific data sheet (you can't buy the product directly, but you can buy the ingredients and mix it yourself) | 0 | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | Safe Use Instruction Sheet -Thorough datasheet touching on composition, hazards, first aid measures, handling, personal protection, exposure control, reactivity, toxicological info, ecological info, disposal info, transport info, etc. | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
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19 | Sustainability | Materials | Steel can be recycled over and over again without reducing the quality | 2 | Fiberglass is not being recycled because grinding and shredding will destroy most of the glass fibers and therefore loses its strength, durability and usefulness. However, it is biodegradable. | 0 | Steel can be recycled over and over again without reducing the quality | 2 | Steel can be recycled over and over again without reducing the qualty | 2 | Steel can be recycled over and over again without reducing the quality | 2 | Fiberglass is not being recycled because grinding and shredding will destroy most of the glass fibers and therefore loses its strength, durability and usefulness. However, it is biodegradable. | 0 | Fiberglass is not being recycled because grinding and shredding will destroy most of the glass fibers and therefore loses its strength, durability and usefulness. However, it is biodegradable. | 0 | Fiberglass is not being recycled because grinding and shredding will destroy most of the glass fibers and therefore loses its strength, durability and usefulness. However, it is biodegradable. | 0 | Fiberglass is not being recycled because grinding and shredding will destroy most of the glass fibers and therefore loses its strength, durability and usefulness. However, it is biodegradable. | 0 | Wood can easily be recycled | 2 | Wood can easily be recycled | 2 | Aluminum can be recycled over and over again without reducing the quality. Furthermore, recycling aluminum requires less energy than producing 'new' aluminum. | 2 | |||||||||||||||
20 | Manufacturing & Transportation | Production Energy: Average -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: Low -Masonite has manufacturing sites in every continent | 1 | Production Energy: Low -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: Low -Masonite has manufacturing sites in every continent | 2 | Production Energy: Average -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: Average -ThermaTru is based in the US and has 2 manufatcuring sites: 1 in US and 1 in Mexico | 0 | Production Energy: Average -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: Low -Jeld Wen is based in the US and has manufacturing sites all over the world (primarily in North America, Europe and Australia) | 1 | Production Energy: Average -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: Low -Pella is based in the US and has over 15 manufacturing locations in the US | 1 | Production Energy: Low -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: Low -Jeld Wen is based in the US and has manufacturing sites all over the world (primarily in North America, Europe and Australia) | 2 | Production Energy: Low -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: Average -Pella is based in the US and has over 15 manufacturing locations in the US | 1 | Production Energy: Low -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: Average -ThermaTru is based in the US and has 2 manufatcuring sites: 1 in US and 1 in Mexico | 1 | Production Energy: Low -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: High -MP Doors is based in the US | 0 | Production Energy: Low -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: Average -Pella is based in the US and has over 15 manufacturing locations in the US | 1 | Production Energy: Low -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: High -Kolbe is based in the US only | 0 | Production Energy: Average -Requires average energy to manufacture. Transportation Energy: High -Kolbe is based in the US only | -1 | ||||||||||||||||
21 | Direct Atmospheric Impact | -Production of steel comes with many air emissions (CO, SOx, NOx, PM2), wastewater contaminants, hazardous wastes, and solid wastes. Coal is used to produce steel. | -2 | -Styrene can be released during the production of Fiberglass and can cause irritation of nose and throat, as well as wheezing and coughing -Chemically inert; non-corrosive | 0 | -Production of steel comes with many air emissions (CO, SOx, NOx, PM2), wastewater contaminants, hazardous wastes, and solid wastes. Coal is used to produce steel. | -2 | -Production of steel comes with many air emissions (CO, SOx, NOx, PM2), wastewater contaminants, hazardous wastes, and solid wastes. Coal is being used to produce steel. | -2 | -Production of steel comes with many air emissions (CO, SOx, NOx, PM2), wastewater contaminants, hazardous wastes, and solid wastes. Coal is being used to produce steel. | -2 | -Styrene can be released during the production of Fiberglass and can cause irritation of nose and throat, as well as wheezing and coughing -Chemically inert; non-corrosive | 0 | -Styrene can be released during the production of Fiberglass and can cause irritation of nose and throat, as well as wheezing and coughing -Chemically inert; non-corrosive | 0 | -Styrene can be released during the production of Fiberglass and can cause irritation of nose and throat, as well as wheezing and coughing -Chemically inert; non-corrosive | 0 | -Styrene can be released during the production of Fiberglass and can cause irritation of nose and throat, as well as wheezing and coughing -Chemically inert; non-corrosive | 0 | No adverse ecological impacts | 2 | No adverse ecological impacts | 2 | Extracting fresh aluminum is very bad for the direct environment, however recycled aluminum uses only 5-10% of the energy of fresh aluminum | -1 | ||||||||||||||||
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23 | Costs | Cost per door | $265 | 2 | $821 | 1 | $450 | 2 | $279 | 2 | $300 | 2 | $1,635 | 0 | $1,704 | 0 | $695,96 | 1 | $1,139 | 0 | $2,750 | -1 | No price available | -1 | No price available | -1 | |||||||||||||||
24 | Processes (Installation, Transportation, Storage) | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (0 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 1 | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (0 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 1 | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (0 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 1 | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (0 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 1 | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (0 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 1 | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (0 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 1 | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (0 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 1 | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (0 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 1 | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (0 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 1 | Installation: Good (0 points) -Due to weight, not so easy to DIY Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (-1 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 0 | Installation: Good (0 points) -Due to weight, not so easy to DIY Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (-1 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 0 | Installation: Good (0 points) -DIY installation saves on costs Transportation: Good (1 points) -Nonhazardous, so no extra precautions or costs -Purchase online from US based location, can be found at local distributors Storage: Average (-1 points) -Need to storage in a dry area, but not a large product so shouldn't cost extra | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
25 | Additional Physical Materials (Tools, Supplies) | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | -Don't need any extra materials since it is produced at the manufacturing site and can then be easily installed at home | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
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27 | Performance | U-Value | U-Value when installed: 0.14 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 2 | U-Value when installed: 0.15 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 1 | U-Value when installed: 0.14 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 2 | U-Value when installed: 0.16 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 1 | U-Value when installed: 0.15 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 1 | U-Value when installed: 0.16 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 1 | U-Value when installed: 0.15 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 1 | U-Value when installed: 0.17 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 1 | U-Value when installed: 0.17 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 1 | U-Value when installed: 0.19 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | 0 | U-Value when installed: 0.27 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | -1 | U-Value when installed: 0.31 -Energy Star Qualification Chart | -1 | |||||||||||||||
28 | Shadow Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.12 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
29 | Sound Transmission Class (STC) | STC: 24 Acoustic report | 1 | STC: 30 Acoustic report | 2 | STC: 23 Acoustic report | 1 | STC: 22 Acoustic report | 0 | STC: 23 Acoustic report | 1 | STC: 26 Acoustic report | 1 | STC: 28 Acoustic report | 2 | STC: 26 Acoustic report | 1 | STC: 21 No acoustic report available | 0 | STC: 25 | 1 | STC: 29 Acoustic report | 2 | STC: 31 Acoustic report | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
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31 | Durability | Durability | They claim it should last for at least 30 years without any major concerns. Given its 20 year warranty, the expected lifespan will be over 40+ years. | 2 | The material with the longest lifespan, it is supposed to last over 50 years | 2 | They claim it should last for at least 30 years without any major concerns | 1 | They claim it should last for at least 30 years without any major concerns | 1 | They claim it should last for at least 30 years without any major concerns | 1 | The material with the longest lifespan, it is supposed to last over 50 years | 2 | The material with the longest lifespan, it is supposed to last over 50 years | 2 | The material with the longest lifespan, it is supposed to last over 50 years | 2 | The material with the longest lifespan, it is supposed to last over 50 years | 2 | Can last over 50 years, but needs regular maintenance and care | 1 | Can last over 50 years, but needs regular maintenance and care | 1 | Aluminum will last over 20 years, which is long but a little bit less durable than other materials | 1 | |||||||||||||||
32 | Weather Impact | -Water and moisture resistant -No corrosion | 1 | -Water and moisture resistant -No corrosion | 1 | -Water and moisture resistant -No corrosion | 1 | -Water and moisture resistant -No corrosion | 1 | -Water and moisture resistant -No corrosion | 1 | -Water and moisture resistant -No corrosion | 1 | -Water and moisture resistant -No corrosion | 1 | -Water and moisture resistant -No corrosion | 1 | -Water and moisture resistant -No corrosion | 1 | -Without proper maintenance, mold and rotting can occur | 0 | -Without proper maintenance, mold and rotting can occur | 0 | -Without proper maintenance, rust can occur | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
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34 | DIY-Ability | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | -DIY Installation of purchased product -Once the door is being delivered to your house, it is easy to install. However, you usually do need the company to deliver the door at your house. -Helpful Installation Guide | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
35 | Certifications and Awards | -Energy Star product -20 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points -Can be equipped with 90 min Fire Resistance -Sustainability Report | 1 | -Energy Star product -10 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points -Sustainability Report | 1 | -Energy Star product -5 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points -Sustainability Report | 1 | -Energy Star product -10 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points -Sustainability Report | 1 | -Energy Star product -20 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points -Sustainability Report | 1 | -Energy Star product -10 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points -Sustainability Report | 1 | -Energy Star product -20 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points -Sustainability Report | 1 | -Energy Star product -10 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points -Sustainability Report | 1 | -Energy Star product -10 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points - No sustainability report | 0 | -Energy Star product -5 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points -Sustainability Report | 1 | -Energy Star product -10 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points - No sustainability report | 0 | -Energy Star product -10 year Limited Warranty -Can help score LEED points - No sustainability report | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
36 | Misc Notes, Pros, and Cons | Only 99 customer reviews on site as of December 2022. with a score of 4.6/5. All comments are very positive, especially given the low price | 2 | 14 reviews available as of September 2022 and all are very positive. 4.8/5 | 1 | Only 3 customer reviews on site as of April 2021. All of them are 5 stars and spoke incredibly highly of it, highlighting that it is easy to install, healthy, safe and sustainable. | 1 | Very good customer reviews: 4.1/5 stars from 156 reviews as of September 2022. Most reviews were very good, but some people complained the weather stripping was coming off. | 1 | No reviews available | -1 | No reviews available | -1 | No reviews available | -1 | No reviews available | -1 | 239 reviews with a score of 4.8/ 5 as of September 2022. | 2 | No reviews available | -1 | No reviews available | -1 | No reviews available | -1 | ||||||||||||||||
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