Your front door plays an important role in the curb appeal of your home. The front door enhances the look of your home and brings balance and style. With so many options available, choosing the right door for your home can be a little daunting.
Popular styles include the traditional panel, a solid wood with an arched top, or a high quality glass panel replacement door. Each has a very different aesthetic, its own energy star rating, and heating and cooling ability. But if you keep these 5 things centred in your mind, you can focus your search for a quality door for your home.
1. Your Home’s Style?
Match your new exterior door to the style of your home. As you know there are different styles of homes. Which describes yours: executive, traditional or modern? Pick a door design that matches your home’s style but at the same time will both compliment and enhance the curb appeal of your home.
2. Best Door Material?
Consider what material your door should be made of. Today’s front doors are made from fiberglass, steel, wood and vinyl. The question is – what material is best?
Fiberglass and steel are popular material choices. A fibreglass door offers a large choice of textures. And they are also scratch resistant, energy efficient and durable. Fiberglass can also be painted.
Steel doors are sturdy and provide security. Additionally you’ll find it easy to refinish a steel door so you can change the color down the road.
Wood is a beautiful option, and the beautiful wood grain speaks of quality. They are on the pricier end and as well will require maintenance to keep the wood looking beautiful. A well maintained wooden door will serve you perfectly for many years.
For the budget-conscious, vinyl is a great option. Vinyl doors are made of resin polyvinyl chloride and don’t boast the long life of the other options.
3. Pre-hung or slab
Prehung and slab doors are also worth considering! Prehung comes with framing. They are easily fitted into an existing opening. A pre-hung door has everything you need for easy installation. On the other hand, slab doors can be customized easily. Slab doors have no frame, no door knob and no spots for hinges. The carpenter will install these when they are installing your new slab door.
4. Security & Energy Efficiency
Our climate is hot in summer and cold in winter. Door should protect and insulate you from wind and elements. Should keep you and family safe – safety features such as strong deadbolt locks and unexposed hinges.
5. Warranty
Not all doors are warrantied, and warranties vary in length and type. Find out what is covered and not covered in the door warranty. Eg are accessories covered? What might void the warranty? Door installation expensive so a good warranty can protect you from additional costs from unforeseen complications down the road.
Call on the experts for your next Entry Door
A new door can improve your home’s curb appeal significantly. Without a doubt, a new front door is a good investment. You should explore all of options carefully prior to making a final choice. Your goal is to buy an entry door that meets both your needs and fits your budget. Talk to experts and make sure you work with a reputable doors and windows replacement company. Torwin Windows & Doors have been in business for over 30 years. They are a family owned business who want to be the last window and door company you will ever need.
