Have you been considering a storm door installation your home? Maybe you have a storm door already and it is simply worn out. That can happen- it’s a moving part, after all.
Storm doors can provide a number of benefits for your home, acting as a barrier against the elements and increasing the longevity of the main door where they are installed. Storm doors can also improve the seal against airflow at that door location. Hard rains, blowing snow, high winds- all items that a storm door installed on your home can greatly help mitigate.
Another benefit of many storm doors today is they are convertible, meaning you can remove or change one or more of the glass sections to screen. This gives you the option of fresh air during moderate temperatures while still keeping out unwanted bugs. In the past, you typically had to take a glass section out and store it elsewhere and insert a screen section in its place. Now, many storm doors provide the option of a roll-up screen that is contained within the door, and the glass can simply slide out of the way. This means when the seasons change, you don’t have to go searching for part of your door to change out- everything you need is at hand.
If you are not sure whether a storm door installation would be a good addition to your home, take a look at the outside of the door. If it’s catching any of the elements- rain, snow, wind, even harsh sun- then it could be worth considering having a storm door installed on your home. This can be equally true for back doors as much as front doors. However, if you first go ask a company that primarily does storm door installations, of course they are going to tell you that you should. Another factor to consider is there may be more involved than simply attaching a storm door to your existing door frame- there are some critical measurements and sometimes some critical carpentry that must be done ahead of time. A successful storm door installation relies on those being done correctly to ensure you get the full range of benefits.
If you’re interested in whether a storm door installation is the right call for your home, please contact me today to discuss. You can also visit my Handyman Services page for examples of other quality professional services I provide, and if you don’t see it listed, please feel free to ask me.