Will Fiberglass Entry Doors Resist Harsh Sun?

Construction

• Fiberglass entry doors obviously use fiberglass as an external material. However, the outer fiberglass overlays a support system of wood rails and stiles in addition to filler polyurethane foam insulation. This may affect the capacity of any fiberglass door to resist harsh sun damage.

Considerations

• The relative quality of a fiberglass entry door has an effect on its resistance to damage, including damage from harsh sun. Low-quality fiberglass may fall apart or crack and allow paint to bubble from water leaking into the door as a result. Such a circumstances increase a door's susceptibility to any form of weather damage.

Quality

• A high-quality fiberglass door is much more likely to resist damage from harsh sun. Such a quality fiberglass door may exhibit no deterioration in its original appearance a few years after installation.