Durability
When you buy a new front door, you want it to stand up against wear and tear and harsh weather conditions. Fortunately, steel and fiberglass front doors are designed for durability. These doors feature a smooth surface that creates an even color when painted, and they are made of weather-resistant materials that resist dents, scratches and corrosion.
Wood and aluminum-clad wood front doors provide added durability. They are also naturally energy-efficient. These front doors are available in a wide variety of inspiring designs and styles to fit your home’s unique aesthetic.
Glass-paneled front doors allow natural light to fill your entryway while maintaining a level of privacy. These doors also offer effective insulation protection against extreme heat and cold. They can be customized with a variety of decorative and obscured glass options to create a truly unique look for your entryway. This option is perfect for homeowners looking to add a touch of drama and curb appeal to their entryway.
Energy Efficiency
The materials that make up a front door play a role in the home’s energy efficiency. Wood doors are porous and poor insulators, while steel conducts heat, which can cause your home to overheat. Modern doors are designed to be energy efficient, helping to regulate indoor temperatures and reduce the workload on your heating and cooling systems.
For instance, fiberglass doors have a polyurethane core that insulates better than wood and steel, reducing heat loss during the winter and combating sweltering summer temperatures. Some doors are also ENERGY STAR-rated, further lowering your utility bills and making your home more comfortable.
New doors can be customized with side lites and transoms to fill an entryway with light while maintaining privacy. Blinds-between-the-glass are another option, letting you open them when you want to welcome light into your home and close them when you prefer privacy. Regardless of what you decide, the tight seal created by a new front door will significantly reduce your energy costs.
Curb Appeal
Whether you’re selling or keeping your home, curb appeal is an important consideration. Having attractive exterior features can help you sell your property more quickly and possibly at a higher price point. Upgrading your front door is one of the best ways to improve curb appeal.
A freshly painted or upgraded entry door makes a big impact on a first impression and gives potential buyers confidence that the rest of the home is well cared for. It also helps to have a welcoming walkway to the front door with plants that add color and warmth.
Adding architectural eyeliner like molding or a decorative clavo can make your front door pop. Then, complete your look with new metal hardware or a swag of flowers that match your door’s color and style. To take your curb appeal to the next level, consider creating a symmetrical path to your front door with structures such as an arbor, trellis, gate or wall.