Door Jamb vs Door Frame: Understand the Key Distinctions
29 October 2025
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Exterior doors made from insulated steel and fiberglass, professionally designed and installed to improve security, reduce heat loss, and deliver long-term performance in Ontario’s climate. Choose from modern and traditional entry doors with customizable glass inserts, finishes, and hardware options tailored to your home.
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Our exterior doors are available in a wide range of colors, finishes, and styles, as well as dozens of design elements like glass inserts, decorative panels, and hardware upgrades. Whether you are after a classic, modern, or edgy design, your combination of options is virtually limitless.
We continue this trend by innovating to offer homeowners fresh designs, lower costs, and better features like
security, durability, and ease of maintenance.
If you are trying to minimize energy bills, upgrade your home, or prepare your home for sale, a new entry / front
door can make a huge impact.
Our collection of fiberglass and steel exterior doors is
designed to suit every aesthetic and budget.
Custom Designs
Total Home is ready to help you enhance the look of your home with modern front doors. Choose steel or fiberglass for the qualities you want, and we’ll help you determine which combination of style, finish, color, and decor options to achieve your ideal entrance.
Lasting Performance
Our exterior doors are built to withstand the Canadian climate and years of use. We prioritize premium materials and construction practices, durability, ease of maintenance, because we know you do too. With Total Home, you can count on optimal performance of your new entry door at an affordable price.
Efficient Features
Energy efficiency is important for the environment and for your wallet. The doors are constructed with high-density polyurethane foam insulation, heavy-duty weatherstripping, aluminum-clad sweeps, and they ensure superior thermal performance and leak prevention.
| Front Door Type | Avg. Price Min | Avg.Price Max |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl patio doors | $1500 | $5000 |
| Steel doors | $1500 | $5000 |
| Fiberglass doors | $2500 | $10000 |
| Storm doors | $900 | $2000 |
| Garden doors | $3500 | $5000 |
Best Price Guranteed
The cost of front door installation is determined by the complexity of the job and optional add-ons. The section of our homeowner’s guide breaks down the installation methods you can expect and the options you have to control your door installation costs calculator.
For a full breakdown of door replacement prices in Ontario, see our door replacement cost guide.
Steel entry doors are popular because they are secure, durable, and energy efficient. They are also available in many designs.
Balance is the top feature of fiberglass entry doors. They are strong, low-maintenance, insulate well, and look just as good as wood doors.
Garden doors are appealing because they have large, swinging glass panels that provide visual and physical access to backyard patios and gardens.
Typically used for backyards and balconies, vinyl sliding doors offer access to the outdoors, like garden doors, with additional insulation and security options
Not all front door openings are the same size, and everyone’s style is unique. Choose the combination of single or double doors based on how much space you want to enter through.
For the space beside and above your front door, choose sidelines and transoms that deliver the combination of natural light, security, and style you desire.
Work with Total Home design experts to determine the combination of materials, finishes, decorative elements, and hardware needed to achieve your preferred aesthetic.
We’ll help you navigate style, efficiency, cost, durability, sunlight, and all of the other exterior door factors so that you get exactly what you want.
The construction and materials of fiberglass and steel front doors have different properties. We’ll make sure you get the features and style you want.
Fiberglass font doors consist of an insulated foam core, layers of composite fine glass fibers reinforced with plastic, and a polyurethane frame. This combination makes these doors lightweight, energy-efficient, and durable. They’re relatively inexpensive and versatile in style, making them a very popular choice.
Steel front doors are extremely sturdy and keep their shape for a very long time. This is the ideal choice for enhanced security and energy efficiency in climates that experience drastic weather.
Available in many finishes, colors, and decorative options, steel entry doors can meet any style.
Adjust how your glass impacts your home’s style and how much light it allows indoors by choosing from classic, modern, and textured glass categories.
Consider a unique glass type to elevate your front door design. Choose from creative patterns, stained glass, or wrought iron elements.
Choose from large and small glass-sized panels to achieve the privacy, sunlight, and views of the outside your front door provides.
These final touches will complete your front door’s look and functionality. The colors and hardware you choose will customize your door to your specific taste.
Textured finishes transform fiberglass doors by delivering the look of genuine wood. Finishes are available in a variety of colors to emulate specific types of wood. The application of fiberglass stain highlights the woodgrain and delivers a deep, rich appearance.
The look of steel doors can be softened or brightened with a wide range of smooth-finish paint colors. This design choice will give your door and home the personality you want to achieve, as well as add another layer of protection against corrosion.
Homeowners who prioritize security will prefer multi-point lock systems. This design adds locking points to the top, middle, and bottom of the doorframe, diffusing impacts instead of breathing through the frame. This creates a tighter seal, enhancing efficiency and preventing the use of picking tools.
The weight of the front door and wear and tear from regular usage can cause doors to sag or tilt, making them difficult to open and close. Heavy-duty hinges keep doors in their intended place, maintaining ease of use, energy efficiency, and security.
Modern Design Varieties
Whether you know exactly what you want or need a little inspiration to determine the door style you want, these entrance door brochures from Canada’s most trusted manufacturers give you everything you need.
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We believe that quality craftsmanship is essential to creating products that stand the test of time. Our skilled artisans meticulously construct each window and door, ensuring that every detail meets our exacting standards. This commitment to excellence results in products that homeowners can trust for years to come.
Beautiful steel modern door with fully glazed sidelites.
Fiberglass rustic style door with wrought iron panel sidelites and multi-lock system.
Fiberglass colonial style double door with transom and multi-lock system.
#043_Smooth Door with panel Sidelites Barcello Glass
#044_Smooth Double Door with Alta Glass inserts
#045_Smooth Double Door with modern Glass inserts
#046_Woodgrain Double Door with modern Glass inserts and Pull Bars
#047_Smooth Double Door with modern Grain inserts
#048_Mahogany Single Door with Stainless Steel Inlays and Pull Bar
#049_Smooth Double Door with modern Glass inserts
#050_Smooth Double Door with modern Stine Glass inserts
#001_Orleans Door with two panel sidelites
#002_Camber Top Door with two panel sidelites
#003_Camber Top with planks Door with two panel sidelites
#004 2 blank top with 2 panel sidelites Kallima glass
#005 3p scroll top with 2 panel sidelites Kallima glass ssl
#006 2 blank top double door
#006 2 blank top with 1 panel sidelite Kallima glass
#007 blank top with 2 fully glazed sidelites sandblasted glass
Frequently Asked Questions About Front, Entry & Exterior Doors
Steel and fibreglass are the two most reliable choices for Canadian homes:
Total Home Windows & Doors installs high-performance steel and fibreglass systems that are engineered for Ontario’s temperature swings and humidity changes.
Energy efficiency depends on the entire entry door system, not just the slab. Today’s high-performance exterior doors include:
Total Home Windows & Doors uses Canadian-made components that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® guidelines for our region.
Read our expert articles on choosing, installing, and maintaining the perfect exterior doors for your home.
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