Winter is almost here, and, if you never considered installing a storm door before, you might be thinking of getting one now. But perhaps, you’re wondering whether a storm door is really the answer you’re looking for in terms of keeping your home protected from the cold. Well, that’s both a yes and a no.
Do Storm Doors Add Energy Efficiency?
Storm doors can help regulate your home’s indoor temperature in any season. They provide an extra layer of insulation to prevent the cold of winter and the heat of summer from coming inside.
However, storm doors shouldn’t be the first thing to look into if all you want is energy efficiency. You can save more energy by updating your windows, adding insulation to your walls and siding, and fitting your front door with top-quality weather stripping. You can also look into roof replacement if your old roof is the primary source of air leaks.
However, there are instances when the installation of a storm door is the right thing to do. Here are some of them:
Your Door Is Old, But Still in Good Condition
A door that is old, but still in good condition, particularly one that you feel an attachment to, is worth saving. To prevent it from deteriorating even more quickly, you can install a weatherproof storm door. Look for one that offers protection from air leaks.
Your Location Is Prone to Storms
This is, of course, the primary reason to install a storm door, the very reason they carry that name. A storm door protects your front door from strong winds, rain, snow and hail. It also adds a layer of protection from the changing temperatures in storm-prone regions.
You Want Extra Security
If an intruder has to choose between a house with one front door and one with a storm door and a front door, they’ll choose the mark with one door every time. Make sure to install heavy-duty locks on both your doors for added protection. Shatter-resistant glass and three-point locking systems work best with storm doors.
Your Front Door Has Some Shade
A partially shaded front door is a good candidate for installing a storm door. If your door enjoys no shade at all, and you install a storm door, the heat will get trapped between the doors, and that’s not what you want.
Do these points sound reasonable to you? If they do, then installing a storm door this winter should be a no-brainer. Get in touch with Ganser Company for storm door installation. Call us today at (608) 222-1243, or fill out our form here.