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Wood species for doors or do I go fiberglass or steel?

I need to order doors for new build, wanted to ask window forum advice before ordering!

I’ve been presented w options for fiberglass w either ThermaTru or Glasscraft/Fibercraft as brands or do a Rouge Valley wood door. Or do I do steel for patio doors and wood for the front? (This is a custom build so I can do other brands, these are what has been presented to me by builder’s preferred source. )

1. Anyone have a Preference between thermatru or Glasscraft/Fibercraft?

2. If I do wood, what species would be preferable to housing zone 3/mixed in Oklahoma? Where does Fir rate as opposed to say oak? (I’m so lost on these options!)

3. Steel doors- Years ago I lived in a house w patio steel doors and actually liked them, but I keep getting discouraged from buying them due to dents? Thoughts on this?

Thank you for any and all insight you can share!

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