Why You Need A Storm Door?
Storm door is a transparent screen door designed as an additional outer door to protect the house entry. You can use it practically at all the entries to the house. However, it can never substitute a standard exterior door. Then, why do you need a storm door?
Despite its fragile look, storm door’s main function is protection and security. First, storm doors protect traditional exterior doors from severe weather conditions, scratches, nicks, aggressive environmental elements. Especially it is useful when you walk your pets in the backyard to protect the entry door from scratches. Second, storm door makes an extra barrier for the air escaping or entering your house. It provides additional insulation for your house entries. Last, storm door contains a lock, that adds to security of your house. Transparent contemporary look plays complimentary role for your house design goals.
Selection of storm doors
Storm doors may feature full or partial glass panels or screens, that gives the homeowners opportunity to enjoy the view, light and even breeze during the warm sunny days.
Both storm and screen doors come in standard door widths of 30, 32, 34, and 36 inches and may be right-hand open or a left-hand open. Most storm doors are sold as pre-hung units. You can hinge them on either side, and double-door kits are available. We highly recomend home-owners pre-framed modules to save money on labor and eliminate mistakes during installation.
How to buy storm doors?
You can buy storm door at any major home-improvement store like Home Depot, Lowe’s, or search at the manufacturers like Andersen Windows & Doors, or local providers. Typically, price for storm door ranges from $100 to $550.
Before buying storm door you should check if the model fits into your entry door, if the door opening has enough space to install a storm door. Unfortunately, installation of the exterior doors at the edge of the jamb makes impossible to install a storm door. After you checked your exterior door opening and verified that there’s enough place to install the storm door, you need to determine the right size – measure the door’s opening between the door jambs.
Storm door installation
If you selected a pre-hung model of storm door, you may think it’s easy task to install it. However, it’s highly recommended to hire a handyman or contractor instead of DIY. Besides spending your valuable time to study and work on the project, there is certain risk of failure. Who knows the condition of your door frame, any hidden issues with the exterior door installation? Who covers the risk of incorrect installation of the storm door or damage during installation?
Installation service for storm doors costs from $100 to $400.
Storm door installation by our company includes estimation, advice for selection and purchase, installation, as well as limited service warranty.
Maintenance
Since a storm door is a first barrier for aggressive environment to your house it needs regular care to maintain its durability and sophisticated look. Good news: maintenance of storm door is very easy, especially, if you hired the professional to install it. You need to check if the hinges are properly oiled and the latches are in proper working order every season. From time to time you need to clean it with regular glass cleaner or soap and water.
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