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A real wood door is beautiful but needs care in a snowy climate. Seal it well and keep the bottom panel dry. If that sounds like too much, a wood-look door gives you the style with less upkeep.
A real wood door is heavy, handsome, and needs upkeep. Sealing it well is what keeps snow and damp from rotting the bottom.
Is real wood right for your home?
Want the look without the upkeep? Compare wood-look doors such as the Clopay Canyon Ridge. Already own a wood door? See wood door repair.
- 01Natural look
- Real grain and stain give a door that no printed finish can copy exactly.
- 02Weight
- Wood is heavy, so springs and openers must be sized for it.
- 03Upkeep
- Sealer wears off. A fresh coat every few years keeps moisture out of the wood.
- 04Custom shapes
- Wood can be cut and built in styles that mass-made doors do not offer.
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WHY YOUR NEIGHBORS CALL NEXTDOOR
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Local shops in Strongsville, East Cleveland and North Ridgeville.
- Everyone calls Nextdoor first.Families across Ohio call us every day, and they pass our number to the neighbor down the street. Booking tends to fill up by midday, so call early and claim a slot.
- Here today. Fixed today.A locally owned team that shows up fast, explains the problem in plain words, and tells you what the door needs before any work starts. Same-day service is available.
- The Nextdoor standard.Licensed technicians, trucks stocked with common parts, careful work, and we run the door with you before we go. Homes and businesses get the same care.
What to compare
- Your willingness to reseal or repaint every few years
- How much weight your springs and opener can carry
- Any HOA rules on materials and color
