Storm doors are an excellent addition to your home. Commonly mistaken for screen doors, storm doors offer similar framing and screen option with additional protection like protective glass panels and latching/locking capabilities. This extra level of security is excellent at keeping out the elements, preventing break-ins, improving energy efficiency, and increasing property value. At HomeWise Roofing & Exteriors, we pride ourselves on helping our clients make the most educated decisions possible. By understanding the purpose, benefits, and styles available, we hope to help you select the best storm door for your home and your family.
What is a storm door?
A storm door provides an outer layer of protection to your existing entry door. Storm doors are commonly installed to allow extra light and ventilation into your house. They also fight against harsh Nebraska weather and bugs, plus they can help keep your pets safe inside the home. Available in various colors, materials, and styles, there are many benefits to having a storm door.
#1 Increases the lifespan of your exterior door
A storm door can keep the door behind it looking nice. Various elements can ruin the look of a door, and you probably don’t want to spend a day every month refinishing and repainting it. This benefit is beneficial if you’re using it for your front door. You may have a beautiful front door. Perhaps you even painted it or put some money into it yourself. Whatever the case, you want to keep your front door looking great, and a storm door is ideal for protecting it from everything from a hailstorm to an aggressive paper carrier.
#2 Water protection
Another thing storm doors can guard against is water damage to your home. This water damage could occur from natural events like heavy rains or flooding. In some instances, like flooding, water can seep under your regular door and into the house, causing damage inside and outside. Storm doors can keep out much of that water, sparing you costly repairs.
#3 Protection against insects
Insects can be a pain for many reasons. First, they can cause your regular door’s appearance to deteriorate, both from direct damage and simply splatting on the surface. But like water, they can also infiltrate gaps around doorways to enter your home, thus causing problems both inside and out.
Storm doors offer protection against all of these effects, keeping bugs off the regular door and adding an extra layer that they have to penetrate to enter your home. Screen doors accomplish the same function, so you can open your front door to allow a breeze in without letting the accompanying pest infestation.
#4 Extra layer of security
Think of a storm door as an extra layer of protection against burglars. All storm doors come with their own lockset and glass, making it more difficult for intruders to come in. Getting through a locked door isn’t often an easy process, so doubling it is significant. This feature can serve as a means of deterring or hindering potential thieves, should there ever be any.
#5 Improves energy efficiency
When your home is properly sealed, your cooling and heating systems don’t have to work as hard to regulate the internal temperature. In addition, A storm door helps keep your home energy efficient, which saves you money on utility bills in the long run. In fact, storm doors can reduce energy loss by up to 50 percent! It is much easier to keep your home (and your energy expenses) feeling a lot more comfortable by keeping your home as energy-efficient as possible.
#6 Natural light
Installing a storm door to the front entrance of your home can immediately brighten up the entryway to your home. As solid doors must remain closed, the glass panels of a storm door can allow you to enjoy some natural sunlight without the risk of pests, bugs, or debris. In addition, your kids and pets can roam freely and enjoy the natural sunlight without the risk of running out the door.
#7 Better ventilation
Since they have retractable screen panels, storm doors can provide an excellent source of air circulation. If you have a house with few windows, this can be the perfect solution for getting more air flowing through your home.
#8 Saves money
Thanks to many of their other benefits, storm doors can save you a lot of money. Installing one can keep you from having to pay to upkeep your regular door due to damage. Plus, if you take advantage of the extra openness and insulation at different times of the year, you can save on your utilities. For example, natural light through the door can eliminate the need for as much electric lighting. Using a screen door in the summer can limit your reliance on air conditioning, and the added insulation in winter can bring down heating bills.
#9 Longevity
You might think that if storm doors need to be replaced every so often, they might not be worth the investment. However, once you install one in your home, it will probably be quite a long time before you have to start thinking about replacing it. When combined with having lower utility expenses, you may even save more money over the years because of your storm door than you spend purchasing it.
Whatever your door needs are, we’re happy to get them done fast and right, with a commitment to customer service in the Omaha area. When you choose a door, we understand that it’s more than a secured entrance; you are setting the tone for the whole house. Contact our HomeWise Roofing & Exteriors team to see how we can help. We offer the best brands from the best manufacturers.
