- Is this door steel or PVC?
- The listing names it as steel, but the material field says PVC. Confirm the slab material with the seller before ordering, since the two behave very differently outdoors.
- What does left-hand inswing mean?
- The hinges sit on the left as you look at the door from outside, and it swings into the house. Check your existing frame before ordering to avoid a return.
- Will it fit a standard opening?
- It is sized for a 36 in by 80 in rough opening, the most common exterior door size in US homes. Measure your frame, including the threshold, before buying.
- Does it come with a frame and hardware?
- It is sold as a prehung unit, so the frame and hinges are included. The handle, lockset and finish trim are usually bought separately; confirm with the seller.
- Is this a good value?
- Compare it with other prehung 36 x 80 exterior doors on features: PVC resists rot but insulates and feels less solid than steel or fiberglass. Weigh that against what each rival includes.
- Can I paint the white silk finish?
- PVC takes paint poorly unless it is primed for it, and the white silk finish is meant to be left as is. If you want a different color, a steel or fiberglass door is easier to refinish.
- Where is the VDomDoors Manux 8555 Exterior Prehung Steel White Silk 36 in 80 in Left Hand Inswing cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $1,199.00, as of our latest check.