Entry Doors are an essential element of any home, providing a blend of style and security. When choosing a replacement, homeowners must keep in mind a variety of considerations to ensure durability and energy efficiency.
Creaking indicates worn-out hinges and moisture damage, whereas drafty entryways mean that your door no longer insulates your house effectively. Timely replacement helps maintain your home’s appearance and value.
Jeld Wen
JELD-WEN offers a wide selection of reliable doors that are designed to complement the look and feel of your home. They provide a stylish option for Lafayette homeowners who want to add value to their property and improve its security.
Besides doors, the company also produces wood, vinyl, and aluminum windows for new construction and repair of residential homes and non-residential buildings. It also offers shower enclosures and wardrobes, moldings, trim boards, lumber, cut stock, glass, staircases, cabinets, and hardware and locks.
Milgard
Milgard is an industry leader in windows and doors, providing high-quality products that elevate construction projects. Its comprehensive product warranties reflect its confidence in the longevity of its products and offer consumers peace of mind.
Its windows are made of a variety of materials, including wood, fiberglass, and vinyl. They are also energy efficient and feature a SmartTouch window lock system that meets ENERGY STAR v6 requirements.
Milgard offers a wide selection of styles, from classic to modern, to suit any home’s style and budget.
Provia
ProVia offers several options to boost the energy efficiency of your home. Their doors are made to reduce heat transfer and air leakage. Their designs also include a variety of glass options. Many of these doors are ENERGY STAR certified and have low U-factor ratings.
The company makes their doors by hand in-house. This allows them to have tight quality control and consistency. The doors are also designed to be easy to install. They have built-in features to hide screws and marked locations for reinstallation.
Therma-Tru
Therma-Tru offers a wide selection of doors and glass designs that reflect homeowners’ preferences. Many of their doors and glass options are ENERGY STAR qualified and National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) certified, which helps save energy costs.
Their fiberglass doors are insulated to withstand weather conditions and protect homes from heat loss. Their polyurethane foam cores deliver R-Values up to four times that of wood and steel doors. Their products are also backed by the industry’s most comprehensive warranty.
Masonite
Masonite is a type of hardboard made of steam-cooked and pressure-molded wood fibers. It was designed as an alternative to real wood, vinyl and aluminum siding. It was supposed to offer lower maintenance than wood and better looks than either vinyl or aluminum.
Unfortunately, masonite has many problems. It doesn’t do well in the elements, and water damage can lead to mildew and mold infestations. Even worse, it’s susceptible to blistering and rot. This is what happened to one of our customers who purchased an exterior masonite door from BWI distribution by Masonite.
Marvin
Marvin offers a full range of ENERGY STAR and NRFC-certified products that help homeowners control long-term energy costs. In addition, many of their doors are designed with glass panels to let in natural light and really bring the outside in.
Superior craftsmanship and virtually unlimited design flexibility make the company’s windows and doors some of the best total value on the market today. Their products are inspired by how you live, and offer the highest level of customization possible.
Simonton
Simonton windows are a high-quality brand that offers a wide range of styles, colors, and glass options. They also offer upgrades like low-profile frames that allow for more daylight and energy savings. They cost $210 to $475 per window before installation.
The Reflections series offers a classic beveled frame design that complements most homes. It also features a variety of grille designs and hardware finishes. In addition, these windows are ENERGY STAR certified for added insulation and performance.