FAQs - Replacement Entry Doors

A replacement entry door has one of the highest returns on investment for any home project specifically because it dramatically enhances curb appeal. Cal Coast offers doors from brands like Provia that can redefine the character of your home's exterior.

Modern entry doors are built for security. Cal Coast installs doors with features like 20-gauge security plates, multi-point locking systems, and reinforced frames that are significantly stronger and more resistant to forced entry than older doors.

Yes. New doors, particularly fiberglass and steel doors from Provia, feature thermally efficient cores and superior weatherstripping systems. A professional installation from Cal Coast ensures a perfect seal to eliminate drafts and lower your energy bills.

Fiberglass entry doors are an excellent, durable alternative. They can be made with a realistic wood-grain finish but won't warp, rot, or split like real wood. They offer the beauty of wood without the constant maintenance.

Absolutely. Cal Coast offers an extensive range of customization options. You can choose the style, material, color or stain, decorative glass, and hardware to create a unique entry door that perfectly reflects your personal taste and your home's architecture.

You can incorporate glass into your door in many ways. Options include full-lite, half-lite, or quarter-lite doors, as well as sidelites (panels on the side) and transoms (windows above the door), all available with decorative or privacy glass.

Not at all. The glass used in high-quality entry doors is typically double- or triple-paned for energy efficiency and can be tempered or laminated for exceptional security and impact resistance.

Fiberglass doors offer the best combination of durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics, with realistic wood-grain options. Steel doors are known for their security and affordability, though they can be more prone to dents and scratches.

A professionally installed, high-quality fiberglass or steel entry door from a top brand like Provia should last for decades, providing lasting beauty, security, and performance with minimal maintenance.

Yes. A professional door replacement from Cal Coast includes a thorough inspection of the frame and sill. If any rot or damage is found, they will repair or replace the components to ensure a secure, weatherproof, and long-lasting installation.

It's a superior security feature where the door locks into the frame at multiple points (typically top, middle, and bottom) with the turn of a single key. This makes the door significantly more resistant to being pried open.

Yes. During your consultation with Cal Coast, you can specify if you want to change the door's "handing" (the direction it swings). They can re-frame the opening to accommodate an in-swing, out-swing, right-hand, or left-hand door.

Yes. Fiberglass doors are particularly resilient. They resist denting, scratching, and rusting, and their composite material is stable, meaning it won't swell or shrink with temperature and humidity changes, making them ideal for any exposure.

Choose a door with an ENERGY STAR® certification. Look for features like a polyurethane foam core and a high-quality weatherstripping and bottom sweep. Most importantly, ensure it's installed by Cal Coast professionals to guarantee a perfect, airtight seal.

Yes. Cal Coast offers a selection of storm doors that can be matched to your new entry door, providing an extra layer of protection, insulation, and ventilation while preserving the view of your beautiful new door.

Yes. Cal Coast specializes in custom solutions. They will take precise measurements of your opening and can order a custom-sized door and frame to ensure a perfect fit for any non-standard entryway.

Very little. Unlike wood doors, they don't need to be sanded or repainted. A simple cleaning with mild soap and water is typically all that's needed to keep them looking new for years.

The Cal Coast crew will carefully remove your old door and frame. They then prepare the opening, install the new door system, ensure it is perfectly plumb and level, insulate the gaps, and install the new trim and hardware.

Yes. The same features that make a door energy-efficient—like an insulated core and tight seals—also help to dampen outside noise, contributing to a quieter and more peaceful home.

Cal Coast stands behind their work. In addition to the manufacturer's product warranty, they provide their own installation warranty, so you can be confident that any issues will be addressed promptly.