You may be deciding right now if you should get a storm door or not, if it is appropriate for your home or just a waste of your hard-earned money. Before anything else, we would like to educate you about storm doors. It is always a good idea to have knowledge of something before jumping straight into it.
Storm Door 101
For those of you who do not know what a storm door is, it is basically a second outer door which is typically installed and acts as a shield during a bad weather. It also allows ventilation when the weather is acceptable. During a warm weather for instance, you could leave your main door open to promote good ventilation in your house without letting those pesky bugs inside.
Storm Doors – What Do They Do?
A storm door serves several purposes. One of which is to let fresh air into your home whenever the weather is acceptable, and it can also let additional light in. At the same time, it also protects your home against bugs. Whenever you want to check on your kids while they are playing outside, a storm door allows you to do just that. Not only that, but a properly installed storm door can give you additional protection whenever you are experiencing a bad weather condition such as rain, ice or snow.
Storm Door Styles
Storm doors come in many different styles which can let in different levels of light in your house. There is what they call full view storm door which has an entire panel of glass on the door. There is also the mid-view storm door that comprises three-quarters glass. Lastly, there is also the high-view storm door which has glass on its upper half. There is also a retractable screen like Phantom screens. It fits all door types and it also offers a variety of colour choices which is pretty cool if you want it to match with your home decor.
Here are a few pros and cons to help you decide further, whether you should get a storm door or not:
Pros:
– Lets in additional light in your home
– Allows good ventilation while keeping out the bugs
– Adds protection for your main door from rain, snow or ice
Cons:
– Not a necessity if your main door resides under a covered porch or overhang
– Can be a bit of an inconvenience when carrying something such as a grocery bag or perhaps while you’re carrying small children
If you have decided to invest on storm doors, make sure to give us a call today for more details!
