PELLA,
12
September
2017
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00:00 AM
America/Chicago

Storm Doors: Advantages and Tips for Your Home

The versatility of a storm door to transform your home and your comfort level, between the warm and cold months throughout the year, earns it a spot on most homeowner’s project lists.

Each season brings out something new from a storm door and yet, many consumers struggle with the benefits of and tips for buying a storm door.

Advantages

A Warm Welcome

Setting the tone of your home with the entryway is essential. Storm doors create a better first impression for guest and make your home feel warm and inviting. With the entry door open, natural light can create a bright and welcoming space for you and your guests.

Better Air Circulation

This is one of the transformative features of a storm door. In the warmer months, it can become a screen door. Many storm doors feature either full or half glass panels that can be switched out with a screen at any time. Some doors, such as the Rolscreen Storm Door from Pella, feature hidden screens that are simply pulled into place when needed.

Exterior Door Protection

A storm door can help protect your front entry door from rain, ice, snow. The storm door can help protect your entry door investment and maintain curb appeal.

Improved Energy Efficiency

With a storm door, the other systems in the home, like the heater or air conditioner don’t need to work as hard. It acts as another barrier against the outside temperatures for your home.

Tips

Sizes & Configurations

Ensure you are getting the right size by measuring the opening for the storm door, between the door jambs, not the door itself. Most screen doors come in standard door widths of 30, 32, 34, and 36 inches and may be hinged on either side. But, some can be specially designed to open to the right or left. Be attentive of how the entry door opens.

Designs

Want to see the whole entry door? Want a retractable screen or a screen that is removed every winter? With updated hardware styles, beautiful glass designs, including Low-E options, retractable screens and assorted colors to choose from, keep the architectural aesthetic as well as your functional goals in mind when shopping.