- What size opening does it need?
- The door is 64 inches wide and 112 inches tall, a double-width unit. The rough opening must be slightly larger to fit the prehung frame, so measure before ordering.
- Does it come with the frame and hardware?
- It is sold prehung, meaning the door comes mounted in its frame. Confirm with the seller whether hinges, lockset and threshold are included, since listings vary.
- Which way does it open?
- This is a left-hand door, so it hinges on the left as you face it from outside. Check your entry layout before ordering to avoid a wrong swing.
- Does steel need more maintenance than wood?
- Less painting than wood, but steel can rust where the finish chips. Touch up scratches promptly and keep the bottom edge and threshold dry.
- Is a glass-free door a drawback?
- It blocks daylight and views but gives more privacy and security. If you want light at the entry, add sidelights or a glazed panel beside the door.
- Is it worth choosing over a standard single steel door?
- Only if your opening is genuinely double-width. A standard single steel door is far easier to source and install; this one earns its place when the opening is already wide and you want one prehung unit.
- Where is the VDomDoors Front Exterior Prehung Steel Dekton 0163 cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $6,209.00, as of our latest check.