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1. Expert Member
   Michael Maines | Apr 24, 2018 07:12pm | #1

   Norman, do you mean a door with a steel skin? Why not use fiberglass skin?
   Thermatru has fiberglass and steel doors that meet Energy Star criteria: https://www.thermatru.com/customer-support/learning-center/learn-about-energy-efficient-products/. Is there a specific design you're looking for?
   What brand of window are you using? Most window companies have compatible doors.

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   NormanWB | Apr 24, 2018 07:42pm | #2

   Ones like this: http://www.tuscanironentries.com/

   Unfortunately, the shipping cost from Memphis to here makes this one cost prohibitive. If I can find something within three hours, I can get a truck and pick it up. Also, they cannot attest to it being Energy Star any more, since the certification cost is high.

   I need an ES door to meet Duke Energy's requirements for lower rates.

3. GBA Editor
   Martin Holladay | Apr 25, 2018 06:07am | #3

   Norman,
   The type of door manufactured by Tuscan Iron Entries is unusual. I don't think you will find comparable doors from other manufacturers.

4. GBA Editor
   Martin Holladay | Apr 25, 2018 07:03am | #4

   Norman,
   If you watch the video on the company's web site, you'll learn that this isn't a wrought iron door. It's a conventional steel-clad door with decorative ironwork installed on the exterior side of the glass.

5. Expert Member
   Peter Engle | Apr 25, 2018 08:13am | #5

   You could also consider installing an ES interior door and adding an exterior wrought iron door with or without screen installed.

6. Expert Member
   MALCOLM TAYLOR | Apr 25, 2018 10:49am | #6

   "It's a conventional steel-clad door with decorative ironwork installed on the exterior side of the glass."

   That explains a lot. Making a completely iron door faces all sorts of problems. Steel or iron, they are very nice doors.