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Storm Doors
Storm doors are an essential aspect to
enhance the appearance of your home. In addition to aesthetics,
storm doors are also a great way to weatherproof your home
and save in energy costs. Certain storm doors also provide
ventilation and illumination. They consist of windows, screens
with glass or acrylic panels and sometimes both.
There are several things to consider before
purchasing a storm door including the type of door finish,
hardware quality, weather stripping, and construction material.
It is best to invest in a storm door if your main exterior
door is old. It is often a waste of money to add a storm
door to a new exterior door because the energy savings are
not worth it.
The price of a storm door is affected by
a large range of materials and options. High-quality storm
doors and windows use low-e glass and are typically more
expensive. Frames are usually made of aluminum, steel, fiberglass,
or wood. Metal-framed storm doors and windows might have
foam insulation in their frames. Wooden storm doors require
more upholding than the other types.
There are many different styles, colors
and designs to choose from as well. Certain storm doors
are equipped with full view panels which allow the exterior
door to be viewed. Also, you can get glass panels that slide
out of the way for ventilation. Other doors come with half
screen and half glass which slide past each other. Some
are removable for cleaning, others are not. Some doors have
self-storing pockets for the glass in summer, and an insect
screen for the winter.
In addition, kick plates that shield the
lower portion of the door are also available. If circulation
is a concern, there are vent options for on the top or bottom
of the door. Also, security features such as grids and dead
bolt locks increase the level of protection. All of these
features add some convenience and higher costs.
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