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Let’s Talk Storm Doors!
by Expert Contributor Paul Barrett, Owner of PB Contracting Company, LLC
Storm doors have been on homes for years. Vast improvements in the door industry have resulted in multiple benefits to having a storm door. There are different options of storm doors that provide multiple styles depending on your needs or preferences. When choosing a storm door, it’s helpful to know what will benefit you the most, so you can to make the best decision.
Curb Appeal
A new storm door provides a beautiful addition to the front of your home. The front door of a home is the heart of the house. It provides a welcoming feel to guests. It can increase the value of your home and be a beneficial feature to a potential buyer if you are trying to sell.
Security
Storm doors provide a level of comfort and protection, in addition to the main entry door. Some storm doors offer a security glass, strengthened screen, and reinforced locks, to give you more peace of mind. A full glass storm door provides a better view for watching your children or animals while outside.
Energy Efficiency
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, when a storm door is installed properly, it can reduce energy costs up to 50%. Storm doors help keep out extreme heat or cold, and they provide an additional barrier from the outside elements. Some storm doors include a Low-E (Low-Emissivity) glass, which provides additional protection from UV rays.
Ventilation and Air Flow
A storm door that has a changeable glass and screen, retractable, or venting option allows for better ventilation and air flow for your home. Opening your entry door and using the screen option on the storm door will allow beautiful spring or fall fresh air into your home. When the screen option is not being used, the glass option will allow natural light in.
Entry Door Protection
A storm door provides a level of protection to your entry door. It reduces maintenance costs by protecting the entry door from outdoor elements such as rain, wind and extreme heat or cold. But if sunlight rays will directly shine on your door for more than four hours a day, a storm door is not recommended because that can create a heat build up in between the doors and damage the entry door’s finish.
Keeps Bugs Out
Flying insects tend to wait for us to open our entry door so they can invite themselves in. A storm door assists with an extra barrier of protection from pesky bugs or insects that are trying to make their way into our home.
Whether you’re looking for a full glass, venting or retractable storm door, you can be sure it will beautify and benefit your home!
Expert Contributor Paul Barrett, Owner of PB Contracting Company, LLC
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