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Completed Project

Therma-Tru Side Exterior Door Replacement in San Leandro, CA

Completed by AMG Doors & Windows

  • Licensed, Insured & Bonded
  • CSLB #1001536
  • Direct Dealer Pricing
  • 15-Year Workmanship Warranty
  • Premium Manufacturer Warranties

Project Snapshot

At a glance

Service

Front Door

Brand

Therma-Tru

City

San Leandro, CA

County

Alameda County

Project Type

Side Exterior Door Replacement

Product Line

Smooth-Star®

After

After the install

The finished front door as it stands today in San Leandro, CA.

Before

What the homeowner started with

Original condition documented at the consultation and on day one of the install.

Project Story

Therma-Tru Smooth-Star Side Exterior Door Replacement in San Leandro, CA

Completed Therma-Tru Smooth-Star side exterior door replacement in San Leandro, CA by AMG Doors & Windows.

1. Project Overview

The service, brand, and reason for replacement

Completed Therma-Tru Smooth-Star side exterior door replacement in San Leandro, CA by AMG Doors & Windows.

2. Homeowner Pain Points

What the homeowner was dealing with

Existing side exterior entry door needed replacement to improve durability, weather protection, curb appeal, and energy efficiency.

3. AMG Solution

What AMG Doors & Windows installed

New Therma-Tru Smooth-Star® side exterior door replacement professionally supplied and installed by AMG Doors & Windows.

Local Insight

Common Front Door Problems We See in San Leandro Homes

Many San Leandro homes deal with older front doors that no longer seal, latch, or protect the home properly. Common issues include visible daylight around the frame, drafts near the threshold, sticky locks, misaligned hardware, rotted jambs or trim, outdated curb appeal, poor insulation, and doors that no longer feel secure. AMG Doors & Windows helps San Leandro homeowners replace aging front entries with complete door systems designed for long-term security, weather sealing, and curb appeal.

What We Installed

What AMG Doors & Windows installed

For this San Leandro front door replacement, AMG installed a complete pre-hung entry door system. Full-system replacement is important because the slab, frame, threshold, weatherstripping, sweep, hinges, and hardware preparation are engineered to work together for a long-lasting seal and proper security alignment.

Product LineTherma-Tru Smooth-Star®
Therma-Tru Smooth-Star® exterior door system
Finish: Therma-Tru Finish Choice™ by PrismaGuard®
Color: Alpine

4. Installation Details

How AMG installed this front door

Installation included full-unit replacement of the pre-hung Therma-Tru Smooth-Star® entry — composite or treated jamb where required, sill support and sill pan flashing, low-expansion foam in the rough opening, exterior sealant and weather sealing at the brick mould or trim, interior casing, hardware bore and strike alignment, weatherstripping, sweep, and final adjustment for a tight, square, weather-tight seal.

5. Final Result

The improvement for the homeowner

The finished result is a stronger first impression for the San Leandro home — better curb appeal, smoother operation, a tight weather seal at the threshold and jambs, upgraded hardware feel, and a more secure entry backed by manufacturer and AMG workmanship warranties.

Why we recommended this product:

Therma-Tru Smooth-Star® was selected for its durable fiberglass construction, smooth paintable finish, energy efficiency, and long-term exterior performance.

Frequently Asked

Questions about this project

How long does a front door replacement take in San Leandro, CA?+

Most San Leandro front door replacements are completed in a single day, including removal of the old door, prep of the rough opening, installation of the new pre-hung system, weatherstripping, hardware, and finish trim.

Why replace the whole front door system instead of just the slab?+

The slab, frame, threshold, weatherstripping, sweep, hinges, and hardware are engineered to work together. Replacing the complete pre-hung system gives a much better seal, alignment, and security than swapping only the slab onto an aged frame.

What warranty comes with a Therma-Tru front door project from AMG Doors & Windows?+

Every San Leandro front door project we install carries the manufacturer's product and finish warranty plus AMG Doors & Windows' 15-year workmanship warranty on the installation itself.

Is AMG Doors & Windows licensed for front door work in San Leandro and Alameda County?+

Yes — AMG Doors & Windows is a licensed, insured and bonded California contractor (CSLB #1001536) installing front door throughout San Leandro, Alameda County, and the greater Bay Area.

How do I get a quote for a front door project like this in San Leandro?+

Schedule an in-home design consultation with AMG Doors & Windows. We'll review the opening, measure on site, walk through product and finish options, and provide written direct dealer pricing — no obligation.

Planning a similar project in San Leandro or the Bay Area?

Schedule an in-home measurement and design consultation with AMG Doors & Windows. We'll review your opening, walk through product and finish options, and provide written direct dealer pricing — backed by our 15-year workmanship warranty.

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