Just about six more weeks of winter, or so the calendar says. If you’re like most of us, you are probably longing for it to be spring, not only on paper but in real life! But is your home as ready as you are for warmer weather here in the St. Paul and Minneapolis metro? We’re specifically talking about your doors and windows.
Features you find important for your exterior doors and windows may change with the seasons. For example, in winter we want windows and doors that keep the cold air out, keep the heat in, and let us stay comfy without an extra layer of clothes or turning up the thermostat. But that all changes when spring hits, because we’re ready for fresh air in our homes as well as the sunshine that was pretty nonexistent in the winter months.
So the big question is, are there window and exterior door products that will help you usher in spring air and sunshine and yet perform well when the cold weather hits?
Our answer? YES! The right window and door solutions for a home and homeowner are energy-efficient all year round and have a variety of features to allow you to adapt to weather changes. .
A great example is the storm door. Now, we think there ought to be another name for these doors, because they do far more than just protect a home from storm damage. But ‘secondary door’ doesn’t cut it, and since nobody has come up with a better alternative name, we’ll just stick with what they are commonly known as. But the beauty of a well-designed storm door is that it not only protects your entry doors in case of storm and provides more insulation value regardless of the weather, the right storm door is actually perfect for warm, sunny spring weather.
Shown in the photo at right is what might be the ideal storm door solution for some homeowners in our area, especially those with pets and small children. The door is a full glass/full screen door from ProVia. The DuraGuard screen is a heavy-duty mesh that resists damage from sharp claws and small fingers. You get fresh air and sunshine without losing security. These aluminum doors are incredibly durable – made of a material that’s 20% thicker than comparable storm doors on the market. They are available with both glass inserts and self-storing screens. You’ll love the full glass on cold days if you opt for entry doors that are also full glass – plenty of light coming in without losing heat.
Love the fresh air? Choose a pair of casement windows like these wood-clad French casement windows from Marvin, shown here. These windows are combined with fixed transom windows overhead, maximizing sunlight. French casements differ from regular casements in that there is no center post to break up view or air flow. They are available in push out or crank out models, as well as in-swing or out-swing. One advantage of out-swing casement windows is that they can catch the breeze from two different directions and direct it indoors.
These are just a couple of ideas you might consider for updating your home to take advantage of the warm air and sunshine spring brings, without sacrificing heat conservation in colder months. Why not schedule a visit to our Savage window and door showroom to check out some of the other products we have available? We guarantee we can help you come up with a door and window solution that will have you loving your home all year round!
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