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American Building Supply 30-in Steel Front Door vs JELD-WEN 6 Lite Craftsman Steel Front Door

Buy the JELD-WEN if you want a Craftsman look with six glass lites and a brickmould trim already on the frame. Buy the American Building Supply if you want a vented, screened lite and a reinforced lock block and steel plate called out for forced-entry resistance. Both are 30-in x 80-in left-hand inswing prehung steel doors with insulating cores, so the choice comes down to styling and security details, not size. Owners of primed steel prehung doors in this class generally report solid feel and low upkeep; the primed finish needs paint on both.

  • Choose the American Building Supply if you want a vented glass lite with a screen and a lock block plus hidden steel plate for security.
  • Choose the JELD-WEN if you want a Craftsman six-lite door with high-definition panels and brickmould trim included.

Prices

  • American Building Supply 30-in Steel Front Door: $285.00 at Saber Sales (checked today)
  • JELD-WEN 6 Lite Craftsman Steel Front Door: $63.00 at Fairstore (checked today)
  • Difference: the JELD-WEN 6 Lite Craftsman Steel Front Door is $222.00 cheaper than the American Building Supply 30-in Steel Front Door today
American Building Supply
American Building Supply 30-in x 80-in Steel Left-Hand Inswing Primed Prehung Single Front Door Insulating Core

American Building Supply 30-in Steel Front Door

American Building Supply 30-in x 80-in Steel Left-Hand Inswing Primed Prehung Single Front Door Insulating Core

$285.00at Saber SalesChecked 3 h ago
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Pros
  • Vented lite with screen lets air through
  • Lock block and steel plate add forced-entry resistance
  • Weather strip and door sweep limit drafts and moisture
  • Polyurethane core dampens sound
  • Double bore and 2-3/4 in. backset ready for hardware
Cons
  • Plain traditional face, no panel detail
  • No brickmould trim in the box
  • Vented lite costs some insulation value
  • Primed, so it still needs paint
JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN 30 in. x 80 in. 6 Lite Craftsman Primed Steel Prehung Left-Hand Inswing Front Door w/Brickmould

JELD-WEN 6 Lite Craftsman Steel Front Door

JELD-WEN 30 in. x 80 in. 6 Lite Craftsman Primed Steel Prehung Left-Hand Inswing Front Door w/Brickmould

$63.00at FairstoreChecked 45 min ago
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Pros
  • Craftsman six-lite face adds curb appeal
  • High-definition panels read as upscale
  • Brickmould trim included
  • Galvanized steel resists rust and water absorption
  • Primed and prehung for straightforward install
Cons
  • No screen or venting
  • No lock block or reinforced plate listed
  • Six lites reduce privacy and insulation
  • Bore prep and hinge details not spelled out

What separates them

American Building Supply 30-in Steel Front DoorJELD-WEN 6 Lite Craftsman Steel Front Door
GlassVented lite with screen for airflowSix fixed lites, no screen
Security build12-in solid wood lock block and hidden reinforced steel plate in frameSteel skin and frame; no lock block or plate listed
StyleTraditional flat steel doorCraftsman with high-definition panels
TrimFrame only, no brickmouldBrickmould included
Weather sealingWeather strip and leak-resistant door sweepNot detailed
CorePolyurethane insulating core, sound deadeningInsulating steel construction
HandingLeft-hand inswingLeft-hand inswing
Prep2-1/8 in. double bore, 2-3/4 in. backset, satin nickel hingesPrehung, primed, bore prep not listed

Prices at every store

American Building Supply 30-in Steel Front Door

  • Saber SalesNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $285.00Checked 3 h ago
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JELD-WEN 6 Lite Craftsman Steel Front Door

  • FairstoreNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $63.00Checked 45 min ago
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Specs compared

SpecAmerican Building Supply 30-in Steel Front DoorJELD-WEN 6 Lite Craftsman Steel Front Door
Door width30"30 in.
Door height80"80 in.
Unit dimension31.5" x 81.75"—
Rough opening32" x 82.25"—
Frame size4-9/16"—
Door material24-gauge galvanized steel—
Door handingLeft-hand in-swing—
Bore prep2-1/8 in. double bore—
Backset2-3/4"—
Hinge finishSatin nickel—
Number of hinges3—
Actual Unit Width—31-7/16 in.
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SpecAmerican Building Supply 30-in Steel Front DoorJELD-WEN 6 Lite Craftsman Steel Front Door
Actual Unit Height—81-3/4 in.
Material—galvanized steel
Lite Count—6 Lite
Swing—Left-Hand Inswing
Configuration—Prehung
Finish—Primed

Questions and answers

Which is better for a front entry that needs airflow?
The American Building Supply door. Its lite is vented and comes with a screen, so you can open it for air. The JELD-WEN's six lites are fixed glass.
Which feels more secure against forced entry?
The American Building Supply door lists a 12-in solid wood lock block and a hidden reinforced steel plate in the frame. The JELD-WEN lists steel construction but no lock block or plate.
Which looks better from the street?
The JELD-WEN. Its Craftsman six-lite design and high-definition panels give more architectural detail, and the brickmould frames the opening.
Do both fit the same rough opening?
Yes. Both are 30-in x 80-in left-hand inswing prehung units with actual sizes near 31-1/2 in. x 81-3/4 in. Confirm your rough opening before ordering.
Is the JELD-WEN worth stepping up to over the American Building Supply?
Step up if style and included trim matter most. Stay with the American Building Supply if venting and the extra security hardware matter more, since the JELD-WEN does not list them.
Do either come finished?
No. Both ship primed only and need paint after installation to protect the steel and trim.

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