Storm Doors, Energy Efficiency and Added Security
When choosing a storm door, bear in mind that most doors are poorly made and will usually last about a year or so before they literally start falling apart, leaving you to replace it once again. Inexpensive doors that were offered at low prices, the infamous “red tag sales” are the storm doors that you often see laying out in the back yard after a wind storm and prematurely fail due to flawed manufacturing. Plastic and poorly designed hinges are the main problem of most of the storm door repair calls we receive at Worcester Door Company. Wooden storm doors require more work down the line, so we highly recommend that you invest in a storm door made of aluminum, steel or fiberglass.
When it comes to energy efficiency, Storm doors can add insulation and prevent drafts from entering your home. You’ll know the storm door is properly sealed because it makes the entry door to your home slightly difficult to close. When you open the entry door, you’ll notice the storm door sucks in slightly because air is being pulled out of the space between the two doors. This lets you know that your storm door is effective and is keeping as much air out of your house as possible, so it adds to the energy efficiency of your home.
Any warm air that leaks out of your house or cold air that sneaks in the winter or visa-versa in the summer months, lowers energy efficiency. Another thing to consider is whether you are choosing your door more for security reasons or for energy efficiency. Bear in mind that you should consider whether it has laminated security glass, which will hold up better to damaging winds and potential intruders. Protective grills and deadbolt locks also add to the security. Storm doors come in a variety of styles, materials and looks to match your home’s style without sacrificing security and energy saving features. We are Worcester Door Company are experienced professionals that replace and install storm doors, give us a call for assistance in choosing a quality storm door.
