Steel doors resist forced entry attempts that would compromise wood or fiberglass doors. The material itself won’t crack, split, or break down under impact the way other materials do.
Most residential steel doors use 20-24 gauge steel construction, which provides significant resistance to kicks, prying, and other common break-in methods. The door frame integration and locking mechanisms work together to create a security system, not just a barrier.
You’re also getting durability that lasts 30-50 years with minimal maintenance. Steel doesn’t warp, rot, or deteriorate like wood, and it maintains its structural integrity through decades of New Jersey weather exposure.