Entry Doors
First impressions are very important and when visiting a home, the front entry door is one of the first things you see and can be the jewel of a person’s home. Entry doors come in many different styles, shapes, colors and materials. Quality doors add elegance and beauty to any entrance, while augmenting your homes security.
Why Choose a Quality Entry Door?
Entry doors will easily enhance the curb appeal of a home. Transoms (which are thin windows adjacent to the door) may be added to add even more light and elegance to your home's entrance. Carefully selected entry doors can conserve energy, keep your utility bills down, and when made properly, enhance a home's security as well. Entry door prices have a wide range to fit anyone's design preference and budget.
What Should I Look For?
When buying an entry door there are several factors to consider. If you are looking for energy conservation, fiberglass doors are suited to keep energy costs low. Some homeowners focus on home security. Reinforced locks and steel deadbolts fitted to any entry door will enhance your home's security. Insulated metal doors or specialty wooden doors with multiple layers of stain and clear coating, as well as layered UV protectant offer protection from the weather and keeps your entry door looking brand new, year after year. A well designed/crafted door will experience less cracking, warping, swelling or shrinking. If you have a transom, it may be wise to use a lock on the inside that requires a key, to discourage burglars.
Materials
Entry doors can be made from fiberglass, wood, or steel. Each with its own benefits and drawbacks. When shopping for an entry door it becomes consumer preference based on design, security, and energy efficiency. Although wood doors are beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, they are more susceptible to damage or breakage. Steel doors are less likely to break when force is applied, however, the homeowner will have to compromise appearance in most cases. However, all three materials offer a large selection of styles to choose from.
