Energy-efficient iron door (Energy Star)

NormanWB | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on April 24, 2018 06:20am

I am looking for an iron door that meets Energy Star specs, but am having a hard time finding one in my area (Greenville, SC CZ 3A). Any ideas?

If not, what about a designer style door, like an eyebrow or radius double door, with wrought iron in the glass?

I have looked at Pella, Jeld-Wen and others and am coming up blank.

Thanks!

Norman

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Michael Maines | Apr 24, 2018 07:12pm | #1
Norman, do you mean a door with a steel skin? Why not use fiberglass skin?
Thermatru has fiberglass and steel doors that meet Energy Star criteria: https://www.thermatru.com/customer-support/learning-center/learn-about-energy-efficient-products/. Is there a specific design you're looking for?
What brand of window are you using? Most window companies have compatible doors.
NormanWB | Apr 24, 2018 07:42pm | #2
Ones like this: http://www.tuscanironentries.com/

Unfortunately, the shipping cost from Memphis to here makes this one cost prohibitive. If I can find something within three hours, I can get a truck and pick it up. Also, they cannot attest to it being Energy Star any more, since the certification cost is high.

I need an ES door to meet Duke Energy's requirements for lower rates.
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Martin Holladay | Apr 25, 2018 06:07am | #3
Norman,
The type of door manufactured by Tuscan Iron Entries is unusual. I don't think you will find comparable doors from other manufacturers.
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Martin Holladay | Apr 25, 2018 07:03am | #4
Norman,
If you watch the video on the company's web site, you'll learn that this isn't a wrought iron door. It's a conventional steel-clad door with decorative ironwork installed on the exterior side of the glass.
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Peter Engle | Apr 25, 2018 08:13am | #5
You could also consider installing an ES interior door and adding an exterior wrought iron door with or without screen installed.
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MALCOLM TAYLOR | Apr 25, 2018 10:49am | #6
"It's a conventional steel-clad door with decorative ironwork installed on the exterior side of the glass."

That explains a lot. Making a completely iron door faces all sorts of problems. Steel or iron, they are very nice doors.