As the weather in the Twin Cities area is warming up, you probably aren’t thinking about storm doors for your home. Not everyone has storm doors on their home and not everyone even knows why they are needed. But we can tell you that no matter what season of the year it is, storm doors are beneficial. If your home doesn’t have them, we have some reasons why you might consider getting storm doors installed.
Storm doors get installed over exterior entry doors. They provide an extra layer of protection between the outside world and your doors. But you might wonder why if you have energy-efficient entry doors already why you would need another door.
Here are some benefits to keep in mind if you are thinking about adding storm doors to your home. If you’re thinking about the possibility, then here are some points that should really convince you to move forward with having them installed.
Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency: You can increase the energy efficiency of your home with the right storm doors. This provides an extra barrier between the inside of your home and the outside air. You can keep the outside weather outside where it belongs. This then reduces the amount you pay in your energy bills. After window openings, the biggest source of heat loss in a home is door openings, so adding something that will cut down on that heat loss even further can definitely help.
Have an Extra Layer of Security: With good quality storm doors – especially those constructed of fiberglass your steel – you can have that extra layer of protection between you and the outside world. Most home break-ins are through the front door, and those would-be invaders that have to face an additional door to break through may re-think their intentions and leave. Another security point is that a locking storm door allows you to have your entry doors open to let in light while still keeping your home secure. If you’ve got pets or small children, you’ll appreciate that added benefit as well.
Protect Your Entry Doors: Keep your main doors in the best shape possible with the use of storm doors over them. You can reduce the dents, dings and damages from outside elements. Even the neighborhood kids’ baseballs have another layer to get through! This point is especially important if you’ve invested in genuine wood doors for your main entry area. While those wood doors may have a natural beauty other materials can’t match, that same natural quality makes them susceptible to damage from water and even sunlight. Installing storm doors over them that lets their beauty show while protecting them just makes good sense. You’re also protecting the investment you made in your entry doors at the same time.
There are so many options to choose from when it comes to choosing storm doors. There are a variety of materials available,and you’ve got things you can select like decorative or obscuring glass, self-storing screens, full or partial glass, and more. We offer quality energy-efficient storm doors from companies like ProVia (an EnergyStar award winner) and more. We’d be happy to work with you to choose the right doors for your home, your budget, your taste. Please give us a call. We offer free in-home consultations with no obligation, as well as individual appointments at our Savage showroom.
Window Outfitters, Inc. is a licensed Minnesota home remodeling contractor specializing in energy-efficient exterior home improvement. Storm door installation is just one of our services. We work in the greater Minneapolis metro area.
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