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Hometown 3/4 Lite Fiberglass Exterior Door vs Craftsman 6-Lite Fiberglass Entry Door

Buy the Hometown if you want a finished black door with Low-E tempered glass and a tested U-factor of 0.24. Buy the Craftsman if you want six clear lites, a primed surface you can paint to match your trim, and a right-hand inswing that fits a standard opening. Both are fiberglass prehung units with brickmold, so build quality is close; the Hometown is the better insulator on paper, while the Craftsman gives more glass and paint flexibility.

  • Choose the Hometown if you want a painted black door with Low-E tempered glass, a low U-factor and a decorative three-quarter lite.
  • Choose the Craftsman if you want a six-lite clear glass door with a primed surface you can paint and a right-hand inswing.

Prices

  • Hometown 3/4 Lite Fiberglass Exterior Door: $919.00 at SBMTX (last seen Nov 9)
  • Craftsman 6-Lite Fiberglass Entry Door: $445.00 at The Home Depot (last seen Nov 8)
  • Difference: the Craftsman 6-Lite Fiberglass Entry Door is $474.00 cheaper than the Hometown 3/4 Lite Fiberglass Exterior Door at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 9)
Hometown
Hometown 36 in. x 80 in. 3/4 Lite Decorative Glass Painted Black Prehung Fiberglass Exterior Door with Brickmold

Hometown 3/4 Lite Fiberglass Exterior Door

Hometown 36 in. x 80 in. 3/4 Lite Decorative Glass Painted Black Prehung Fiberglass Exterior Door with Brickmold

$919.00at SBMTXChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Low U-factor of 0.24 and solar heat gain of 0.23
  • Tempered Low-E glass with 0.72 visible transmittance
  • Factory painted black, no finishing needed
  • Ball bearing hinges and adjustable aluminum threshold included
  • Foam core reduces sound transfer
Cons
  • Heavy at 175 lb, needs two people to set
  • Only a 3/4 lite, less daylight than a six-lite
  • Painted black may not suit every exterior palette
C
Craftsman 6-Lite Steel Entry Door

Craftsman 6-Lite Fiberglass Entry Door

Craftsman 6-Lite Steel Entry Door

$445.00at The Home DepotChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • Six clear lites give more daylight
  • Primed white surface ready to paint any color
  • Energy Star listed with dual-pane glass
  • Right-hand inswing fits standard openings
  • Smooth fiberglass resists rust, dents and warping
Cons
  • No published U-factor or solar heat gain figures
  • Clear glass gives less privacy than decorative glass
  • Primed, not finished, so it needs painting

What separates them

Hometown 3/4 Lite Fiberglass Exterior DoorCraftsman 6-Lite Fiberglass Entry Door
Glass3/4 lite decorative tempered Low-E glass6-lite clear dual-pane glass
Energy performanceU-factor 0.24, solar heat gain 0.23, air leakage under 0.3Energy Star listed, polyurethane core and dual-pane glass
FinishFactory painted blackPrimed white, ready to paint
CoreFoam polyurethane insulationPolyurethane core
Hardware4 in. ball bearing hinges, adjustable aluminum threshold, compression weather strippingHinges and weatherstripping included, double-bore lockset prep
SwingPrehung, jamb 4-9/16 in.Right-hand inswing
Weight175 lbNot listed

Price history

  • Craftsman 6-Lite Fiberglass Entry Door: lowest $429.00 on Nov 8 at Arbor.

Prices at every store

Hometown 3/4 Lite Fiberglass Exterior Door

  • SBMTXNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $919.00Checked Nov 9
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  • AAADistributor.comNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $919.00Checked Nov 8
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  • AAADoors.comNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $919.00Checked Nov 8
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  • USA DistributorNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $919.00Checked Nov 8
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Craftsman 6-Lite Fiberglass Entry Door

  • The Home DepotNew

    In stock

    $445.00Checked Nov 8
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  • ArborNew

    In stock

    $429.00+ $149.00 shippingChecked Nov 8
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Specs compared

SpecHometown 3/4 Lite Fiberglass Exterior DoorCraftsman 6-Lite Fiberglass Entry Door
Door size36 in. x 79 in.—
Size with frame37 1/4 in. x 81 in.—
Jamb width4-9/16 in.—
Glass typeTEMPERED LOW-E GLASS—
Air leakage<0.3—
U-Factor0.24—
Solar heat gain0.23—
Visible transmittance0.72—
Hinge size4 in. ball bearing hinges—
Weight175 LB—
Brickmold2" Brickmold is included—
ColorPainted Black—
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SpecHometown 3/4 Lite Fiberglass Exterior DoorCraftsman 6-Lite Fiberglass Entry Door
Location—Front
Energy Star—Yes

Questions and answers

Which door is better for a cold climate?
The Hometown, on paper. It publishes a U-factor of 0.24 and air leakage under 0.3, which points to better heat retention. The Craftsman is Energy Star listed but does not publish a U-factor.
Which gives more privacy?
The Hometown. Its 3/4 lite decorative glass obscures the view, while the Craftsman's six clear lites show the entry clearly.
Which lasts longer?
Both are fiberglass skins over a polyurethane core, which resist rot, dents and warping. Longevity depends more on installation and weather sealing than on the door itself.
Do I need to paint either one?
The Hometown comes factory painted black. The Craftsman is primed white and needs a topcoat of exterior paint.
Which is easier to install?
Both are prehung with brickmold and weatherstripping. The Craftsman is lighter and has a right-hand inswing that matches common openings; the Hometown weighs 175 lb and needs two people.
Is the Craftsman worth stepping up to?
Only if you want more glass and a paint-ready surface. For insulation and a finished look, the Hometown is the stronger choice.

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