When choosing a new entry door, homeowners often compare two popular options: wrought iron doors and wood doors. Both offer style and functionality, but they differ significantly in durability, maintenance, and long-term value.
1. Durability
Wrought Iron Doors:
Built to last for decades. Resistant to warping, cracking, or rotting. Ideal for all climates — hot, cold, dry, or humid. If the weather in your area is cold in winter, we can offer the thermal break door for cold weather.
Wood Doors:
Can warp, expand, or crack due to moisture and temperature changes. Require more frequent sealing and maintenance.
2. Security
Iron Doors:
Naturally stronger and more secure. Paired with modern locks and smart systems, they offer superior protection.
Wood Doors:
While solid, they are easier to break into than iron and often need reinforcement for higher security.
3. Maintenance
Iron Doors:
Minimal upkeep. A simple wipe-down and occasional touch-up are enough.
Wood Doors:
Require regular staining or painting to maintain appearance and prevent damage.
4. Aesthetic Flexibility
Both door types offer custom design options. However, iron doors can feature intricate scrollwork, glass integration, and modern minimalist styles that aren’t easily achievable with wood. Glory Iron Doors accepts custom iron door design and door size. If you need to custom your door, please feel free to contact us.
Conclusion
If you want long-lasting security, low maintenance, and a premium appearance, wrought iron doors are the better long-term investment — especially for your main entrance or custom door designs. Glory Iron doors (GID) has been manufacturing the wrought iron doors for more than 20 years, specializing in customizing iron entry door, iron french door, sliding door and thermal break iron doors. If you need to custom iron doors, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@gloryirondoors.com
