Provia Doors vs. Big Box Store Doors

[@brandoncarson5039]

Nice demo. I sell these doors and demo them regularly. I also talk about the standard glass packages and how it filters UV light from sun bleaching your hardwood or carpeted floors. The customization on these are fantastic as well, and they use Sherwin Williams as their paint supplier so a near unlimited color palate is at your disposal 👍

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thanks for watching!

[@CWBKC]

We put 8 Provia doors in our new shop. Very impressed with the quality and workmanship.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Great!

[@shahsmerdis]

How was customer service if you had to ever talk to them ?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Very good

[@andreaberryman5354]

I designed myself a 1/4 lite Legacy Steel door and it's the best purchase I've ever made. Door faces South, so gets slammed with weather-still looks new 4 years later. I LOVE that I was able to get aluminum wrapped exterior frame in the wood with the Jam-Saver. I did blue on the outside, sandstone inside and couldn't be happier!!!!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Congratulations! I'm so glad you love your door.

[@Mike-jn3du]

Great video Jeff and thanks for the adjustment on the bottom plate. I have a door that is rubbing on the bottom alittle too much, turned the screws down a couple turns, problem solved. This video saved me a lot of future aggravation. Keep 'em coming!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Great! Thank you for watching

[@sa3270]

I used to have a door with full height glass on my back entry, and someone forced their way in with a crowbar about 10 years ago, without breaking the glass or lock or anything. On the advice of the police department, I replaced it with another door, but with half-height glass, which should hopefully be somewhat more resistant to break-in, and I also added a storm door which I keep locked as an added deterrent. Something I would keep in mind if you're concerned about security, regardless what grade door you are buying.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Great point! You could also get a door that swings outward instead of inward and that is much more difficult to penetrate.

[@ShawnGBR]

We've been looking to replace our old steel front door, almost 20 years old, that lets a draft in if we don't ram a small sock into a gap using a steel ruler. A local (to us) Pella place does Provia - we've been on the website and mocked up two front door designs with sidelights and next week we're having a salesman come around to give us pricing. We didn't pay for quality first time around. We won't be making that mistake again.

[@JillFlick]

I am in NE Ohio and have been quoted for Provia windows. I love your videos and noted that you sell their doors, but not windows. Why is that? Also, interested in your thoughts on triple vs double pane.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

In my market, their Windows do not sell very well because they are too chunky. Everyone in my market prefers a narrow framed window. If you have a really cold climate, triple pane will perform better than double pane. Otherwise, I cannot see any benefit. Thank you for watching and your comment. If you are looking for a great window company near you, check out JeffsList.com

[@marylethamatthews3231]

Thank you great information.

[@G-y_m]

I was just discussing this with a coworker. Going to send him this video

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for sharing this video.

[@brianpiersol9412]

Does Provia use Cardinal glass in the maufacturing of thier windows?

[@jackt6112]

Looking at their doors online there is no place that I see that has the dimensions of where the glass is in the door and the glass size. Take something like the 420 series. People need to know how far it is from the bottom or top of the door to the bottom of the glass so they can determine if all of the adults can see out of it. I'm not going to call a local salesman, who probably also doesn't know, and suffer through a sales pitch when I can go to a Big Box store and see a Therma-Tru and know what I'm getting. Other: A 360 lb man that runs 17 mph, e.g. a 3 1/2 minute mile, could not be a short butterball that would fit the door size. He would be ~10' 11" tall to have the long legs and to have the power to propel 360 lbs at that speed, and be in olympic runner condition. He would make Goliath look like a runt. LOL!

[@kedarpanday3050]

Can you do Provia Windows Reviews as well !

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Coming soon

[@kedarpanday3050]

Thank you ! So hard to make up mind to pick the right windows and right company ! I am already tired and frustrated ! I wish if i were in Houston Tx but I am in Maryland. @@HoustonWindowExperts

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

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[@stevensturgill352]

For an entry door in hot climate such as Phoenix what Provia door do you recommend? Steel or fiberglass? Thanks jeff

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I think the fiberglass would do better in direct sunlight. If you're not in direct sunlight, either one is fine.

[@JeepPatriot2010]

Opinion on Provia Endure Windows or do you only have the door products

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I heard good things about them. I didn't sell them because we need narrow profiles in Texas. They are pretty bulky.

[@kylecannon6281]

What type of privacy glass is used on the five-panel door shown toward the end?

[@janeleekeller]

Thanks again Jeff 😊. Following a Very Hot Summer it's finally feeling more Fall like. I've been getting a lot of Yardwork done. Have a Safe Halloween 🎃, JaneLee 🇺🇸 10/13/22

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying this nice weather.

[@davidchillton1744]

Current pricing is $13,000 for the Embarq series with the a sidelite and $8,300 for the legacy steel. Does this seem accurate?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

The proportion in price difference seems correct. I can't say one of the price itself is high or low without knowing what exact configuration you are getting.

[@Gavin556]

talking about 3 inch screws going into studs, and steel plates and 300+ pounds running at 17 mph on a GLASS door

[@viktorc.1155]

Hi. do you do custom zise entry door. 47"x96" with fiberglass jamb

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

They're very few door companies that can make a 47-in wide door. That's going to require some very hefty hinges and some strong engineering.

[@bagrubmeister4973]

Hi Jeff, thank you of the video.. You have been very helpful. I did signup on your web site but unfortunately you did not have any recommendations for my are. Question that door you show second last in your video( contemporary) door is the exact door I am looking to purchase with 1 side lite. could you share an approximate price at this time for installed package. I am just trying to get an idea of the cost.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching and your question. Depending on the size of the door, your location in the country, and what type of glass you choose, a door like that can range anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000.

[@bagrubmeister4973]

@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you Jeff, I do wish you guys were in my area. Like a lot of your videos. It hard to find a contractor that you can feel comfortable that they are being straight forward like your are.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I agree. They're out there... I'd avoid the big guys, they don't usually have the clarity to be that type of dealer.

[@stephenm7096]

I am thinking about buying a provia door but need some help. My front door is in the sun all day. The current door is wood, and the door knob gets very hot in the full sun, so I am wondering if a steel door would be a problem vs. fiberglass. I also want to paint the door. I have a deposit down on a steel door but have not pulled the trigger yet. Does anyone have any suggestions, steel or fiberglass? Thanks

[@davidburkholder7360]

Where do u live? What type of door is it? Exterior/Interior? What is your goal?

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

Is this a storm door?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

No, it's just a regular entry door.

[@stephanieellis7652]

Hi love your videos Do you ship to overseas

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

We do not. Sorry.

[@bradb.7802]

Can provia do blinds between the glass with these? Thanks

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I am not sure. I'd have to look that up. They did for a while and then they stopped but I think they may have resumed it again. It can be troublesome, and that's why a lot of manufacturers do not like to do it.

[@davidburkholder7360]

I'd stay away from that IMO. Why? If anything goes wrong with the door blind then you will be getting a new door. Happens all the time.

[@mattp4079]

$5000 for a 30x80 installed. yep

[@whomeverwherever]

My Provia steel doors have been terrible. I’m waiting on my 3rd set as the previous two have been horrible quality. Dings, gouges, incomplete paint jobs, bubbling areas, rusted hinges on the interior and oxidation on the exterior… Super overpriced.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Sorry to hear that. We've sold hundreds of these doors in a very wet climate with zero issues.

[@janeleekeller]

@@HoustonWindowExperts Sounds like a 🧌 to me Jeff 😏.

[@stephegee]

Sounds like a fake comment. Every contractor and their mother installs Provia doors in my area. Almost never a manufacturer issue.

[@janeleekeller]

@@stephegee I thought so myself. These Trolls don't have anything better to do. I would simply ignore Him !

[@whomeverwherever]

@@stephegee I’m not a troll. I’m in Florida and spent ridiculous money on French Provia steel doors. The RBA associates are well aware of my door flaws here. And yes, it’s fact, I’m waiting on the third set and the last was just installed in March.