A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Exterior Door

Entry doors are more than just entryways. The right choice of entry door can guarantee good first impressions, can help increase indoor comfort, and can increase the overall value of your home. If you’re considering replacing your front door soon, this quick guide to choosing the perfect exterior door may come in handy.

Consider the Door Material

Door material is an important consideration when choosing entry doors. While wood doors remain a traditionally preferred material for its natural and rustic look, they are vulnerable to effects of moisture and extreme changes in temperature.

Fortunately, entry door manufacturers such as ProVia® now have advanced techniques that combine the benefits of modern steel and fiberglass doors – insulation, reinforced layers, and stability – without limiting your door finish choices. Additionally, you can choose simulated wood grains that are barely distinguishable from real wood. Other options such as storm doors can also be installed.

Door Glass Options

Several studies have proven that daylighting – the practice of maximizing the amount of natural light for interior lighting – has several benefits, from regulating your circadian rhythm to reducing your reliance on electrical lighting and helping you save money. Instead of choosing a typical solid six-panel entry door, consider doors with glass panels and/or sidelights. Several glass options are available: clear glass panels, obscured glass for privacy, and stained glass.

Energy Efficiency

Doorways are one of the largest openings in any home. The wrong choice of entry doors could lead to heat loss (or gain during hot days), which, in turn, results in increased cooling and heating requirements. Modern entry doors are the clear winner when it comes to energy efficiency. Solid doors like legacy steel doors have a solid layer of insulating material. Our glass-paneled door options include dual-pane insulated glass, similar to those used on energy-efficient replacement windows.

To know more about finding the right entry door, call Dreamstyle Remodeling today at (877) 721-1590. We serve Tucson and the surrounding areas. Alternative, fill out our contact form for a free in-home consultation with an experienced, friendly member of our team.