What is the best brand for front doors?

The best brand for front doors is generally considered to be Therma-Tru for fiberglass, Pella and Andersen for wood and fiberglass that matches windows, and Masonite and JELD-WEN for steel value, based on durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics. Therma-Tru Classic-Craft fiberglass front doors are often ranked best overall for front doors because they offer most authentic wood grain appearance that looks like real wood when stained, excellent durability that resists denting, warping, cracking, and rotting unlike wood, good energy efficiency with foam core and good weatherstripping, and lifetime limited warranty, costing 800 to 1,200 dollars pre-hung. Pella fiberglass front doors are also excellent with wood interior options and good energy efficiency, best for matching Pella windows. Andersen front doors are best for matching Andersen windows with Perma-Shield durability. For steel front doors, Masonite and JELD-WEN steel front doors offer best security and low cost at 200 to 500 dollars pre-hung, with good energy efficiency. For authentic wood front doors, Simpson and Masonite wood doors are best for wood beauty but require more maintenance. Best brand depends on material preference, fiberglass is best for low maintenance and wood look, steel is best for security and low cost, wood is best for authentic luxury. Most experts recommend Therma-Tru as best brand for front doors overall.