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A Guide on Selecting the Right Entryway Door

12 September 2022
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Your entryway door is one of the more important elements of your home that is often taken for granted. Once you understand more about the importance of this door and what features you should be looking for, you will have an easier time finding the best one for you to have installed in your home. This guide on entryway doors will help you get started on your search for the right door for your home: 

The entry door plays a big part in the curb appeal

In most homes, the entry door is highly visible from the road. This means it becomes one of the main focal points when approaching the home. If the entry door doesn't look nice, then it can negatively affect the curb appeal of the home. On the other hand, if it entry door looks great, then it adds more to the curb appeal. You should look for a door that has a good look to it, and you may want it to have some nice special touches as well. One example of a special touch could be a stained-glass window feature. 

The entry door should be very secure

There are some areas of the home that criminals will focus their attention on when they are deciding if they want to break into your home. Some of these areas can include the windows, the garage door, and the entry door. When these things are secure, it can decrease the chances of your home being targeted. When it comes to your entry door, you should get one that's very strong —perhaps made from materials such as solid wood or steel. You also want to have a high-quality locking door knob and a high-quality deadbolt. Or, if you choose another type of lock, it should only be of the highest quality as well. 

The entry door should offer you adequate insulation

The material the entry door is made from can offer your home adequate insulation for the door itself. However, you also need to be sure drafts can't come into the home in other ways. You want the door to fit with no gaps along the sides, top, and bottom. Weatherstripping can add more protection around the door. Also, the threshold that goes along the bottom of the door needs to fit flush against the bottom of the door. If there is a window, then it should be made of thick or dual-paned glass as well.