Comparison with wood and aluminum doors & frames



Steel is commonly used in the construction industry. In this section, we would like to compare hollow metal to wood and aluminum doors and frames. We understand that specific products are sometimes required to meet specific applications but, hopefully, this chart will help the design professional in selecting the right product.

The product performance is evaluated on different criteria, number 1 rank being the best product.



Criteria
Steel
Wood
Aluminum


Esthetic
3
1
2

Design options
2
1
3

Security
1
2
2

Durability
1
3
2

Fire rating
1
2
3

Sustainability
2
2
1

Weather resistance
2
3
1

Ease of maintenance
2
3
1

Ease of repair
1
3
2

Structural integrity (after installation of finished hardware)
1
3
2


Average
1.6
2.3
1.9




Overall, the hollow metal doors and frames perform better than the other products. de La Fontaine is now offering new products with design flexibility. You can add a distinctive touch to you projects and still get the benefits of steel.  For more information, please refer to our Promotional Brochures section of this binder.