Frequent Questions On Entry Doors

Frequent questions on entry doors you should ask before you buy. If you are even looking to ask these questions before you buying your next entry door, you’re on the right track. We’ll help answer your questions. These questions are easy to ask and anyone selling a door should know the answers to these;

Frequently Asked Questions About Entry Doors. 

What’s the number one frequently asked question we get about entry doors?

1. What kind of door should I choose?
   1. This question is great and has a simple answer. Generally you should keep 4 things in mind while shopping for your next Front Door; style, energy efficiency, durability and security. Yes, your next front door should have all of these things. It’s all these properties working together that give you the best door possible. Thus, ask what kind of heat transference the door is rated at? The company you go with should have this number on hand as it is the standard with which all doors are measured. The lower the number the better.  

2. What is the material your door is made out of?

   2. Steel and Fiberglass Entry Doors are great options for new door materials. Older outdated materials such as exterior wood doors, are not as energy efficient. They won’t stand the test of time. Doors are an an investment, make sure the material you get is strong and durable. All doors should be measured to your specific measurements.

3. What kind of locks or hard hardware am I looking for?

   2. There are many different styles and types of hardware out there. Most companies make this hardware completely customizable. As a rule, think about which type of metal you want and how you want it to lock. A new an technologically sound feature is push button keys. This way you can open your door without a key and you can even check to see if the lock is secure from your phone when you are away. How cool is that?

4. Will my doors swing inward or outward?

   2. The majority of exterior doors are designed to swing inward. However, climate can also play a role in which direction the door will swing. For example, in areas of the country that experience tropical storms prehung doors are sometimes hinged to swing outward as they are less likely to be blown in by high winds.

5. Furthermore, is the door foam filled?

   2. Most doors nowadays are foam filled to give more energy efficiency. Any great door will be foam filled and you should make this a requirement for your next front door. Also, new doors should have a multitude of options for glass options. Decorative glass can add a certain pinaz to a door.

6. What kind of warranties does the company you’re looking into offer?

   2. We’re in a day and age that every company out there has their own type of warranties and specifications to those warranties. Make sure the company who is installing the door has lifetime warranties and they are transferable in case you are looking to sell the house later on.

7. Furthermore, how are their online reviews?

   2. Generally it’s important nowadays to look into the overall reviews of a company online. You want to make sure the company you are choosing is skilled at installation. The entry door is only good at insulating and standing the test of time when it is installed properly. In addition, there are a lot of scammers out there which take advantage of people who don’t do the research. Do the research to avoid problems.

In conclusion, it’s easy to get the door of your dreams which has great curb appeal by asking the best questions. What material is the door? Remember you want a Steel or Fiberglass Door. How durable is the door? Has the door been tested for energy efficiency? What hardware do you offer? Also, are your installers great? What are their online reviews?

Finally, stick to the basics and we’re sure you’ll have the best door ever. Thanks for reading the article and we’ll see you next week.

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