Fantastic Front Door Facts

Welcome to this Friday article. Our experts at Conservation Construction of Houston are here to get you a free quote for new Front Door Replacement, but you can keep reading to learn some fascinating front door facts as well. We can’t wait for you to read or reach out. Contact us through our website today or comment below!

1. In 1888, Theophilus Van Kannel invented the revolving door, a design that characterized the entrance of modern skyscrapers. The revolving door kept out street noises and fumes. It also served as an airlock, preventing the rapid influx of cold air into warm buildings on chilly, windy days. 
2. Front doors have the twin purpose of inviting people in and keeping people out. In the same way, that a quality door can attract the attention of neighbors and buyers, it can deter the attention of burglars. Their primary function is to keep you safe. 
3. Keyless entry locks were first invented in 1995 and introduced by car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. The patent was filed by Daimler-Benz on May 17, 1997. Keyless front doors didn’t become standard until the late 2000’s.
4. During the 20s and 30s, the traditional front door would usually be painted in dark colors like green or black. Houses usually had contrasting painted panels that would be paired with stylish cast iron furniture to compliment the door. 
5. Wood embossing on doors has been around for centuries. This concept has led to many modern front door embossing designs. Embossing front doors is now a standard practice and used in almost all new front entry doors. 
6. According to National Geographic Europe’s oldest front door is estimated to be 5,100 years old
7. Modern front doors, like the ones we sell at Conservation Construction of Houston, are designed to reduce your energy costs. In fact, customers who switch to a high efficiency front entry door can see a reduction in their energy costs by up to 40%. 
8. Front Doors are required to have a home that is up to code. Every house must have at least one front door that leads into a living room. 
9. New front doors will last you 30+ years. At Conservation Construction of Houston we include lifetime limited warranties to ensure this will be the last door you ever have to purchase! 
10. Modern front doors are made of Steel and Fiberglass and have gone away from wood. Steel and Fiberglass Doors offer better insulation and protection against air infiltration.
11. Custom Doors are made to fit your home’s exact measurements. They built to those measurements and have the tightest seal possible. 
12. You can get your free quote from Conservation Construction of Houston today by contacting us through our website. 

Thank you so much for reading today’s article. We hope you learned some nice facts about front entry doors. Please comment below with any facts you think we missed. We will see you next week for another article.