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Solid wood front door
Solid hardwood entry door, typically mahogany, oak, or cherry. The traditional premium front-door spec.
Cost tier
PREMIUM
Cost / sqft
$70–$180
Install
specialty
Durability
premium
Maintenance
high
Moisture
good
Cost notes
$1500-5000 typical front-door spec. Refinish every 3-5 years (south-facing); 8-10 years (sheltered).
Aesthetic
- Finish: stained natural, painted
- Color range: natural wood, any painted color
- Visual weight: heavy
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Code notes
IRC R311.2 — front entry door minimum 36" wide.
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
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