Energy-efficient iron door (Energy Star)
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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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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.
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.
Norman,
The type of door manufactured by Tuscan Iron Entries is unusual. I don't think you will find comparable doors from other manufacturers.
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.
You could also consider installing an ES interior door and adding an exterior wrought iron door with or without screen installed.
"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.