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Replacing the Exterior Doors on Your Minneapolis Home? Ask These Questions First

One major way you can cut down on heating loss in your home this winter is to replace your old entry doors with energy-efficient models.  Here in the Minneapolis area we’ve got some serious cold temperatures coming, and you might be thinking it’s time for some new exterior doors to make your home more comfortable and reduce your heating bills.

If you are looking for new doors for your home, then choosing the right ones, or knowing what to look for, is a big thing. Asking the right questions of your prospective door installation contractor will help you make the right choice and be confident you’re choosing the right ones for your home and your budget.

How to Know What Type of Entry Door to Choose for Your Home

Replacing exterior doors on a home is a major investment. But it’s also an expenditure that can realize a good return on that investment in terms of increase in home value and reduction in energy costs.  But those doors you choose should provide you with all of the benefits that you need and want. Here are the things to consider before you settle on a particular door.

What Style of Entry Door Is Best for My Home?

The style of the door you choose is important. It’s the first thing people will see. You should have a style that goes along with the home that you have, but also fits in well with your overall decorating scheme as well as the look of your neighborhood.  This may be a minor consideration, but it should also fit in with your landscaping and any exterior features around it such as lighting.

How Secure Is This Door?

Most home burglaries are through the front door. So door security should definitely be something high on your list. You want to make sure that everyone living inside the home is safe and that the door cannot easily be forced open.

How Energy Efficient Is This Door?

If you want to save some cash and make your home more energy efficient, then being able to use the right doors for your home is essential. After windows, the major source of heat loss in a home is through door openings. You want a door that will fit well in its space but also is energy efficient in and of itself.  We have a variety of exterior doors that get good marks from the EnergyStar rating people.  And you can make any door you choose to have installed in your home even more energy efficient by adding a storm door to it. This is particularly true of any doors on the north side of a home. That cold Minnesota north wind should be kept out!

Questions You Should Ask About the Exterior Door You Have Chosen

Once you’ve made a tentative decision about new exterior doors for your home, ask these questions of your door installation company before finalizing things:

  • What type of material is this door made of? Is it the best one for me and my home, or is there a better alternative?
  • What do the locks and hardware look like? Do I have other options if I don’t care for the style or finish?
  • Will the door be installed to swing out or swing in?

Of course, a door is only as good as the company that installs it.  Getting the most out of your new entry doors means you should have an experienced door installation contractor put it in.  We can recommend the best door for your Minnesota home, but we can also install it using the manufacturer’s recommendations. We are a licensed Minnesota exterior door installer, and we offer energy-efficient patio doors, storm doors, and entry doors in the Twin Cities area. 

 

 

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