Reasons Your Home Needs a New Entry Door

When considering upgrades and updates needed on your home, typically homeowners’ lists include items for the kitchen and bathrooms. Those are the two most used rooms of your home. Maybe new windows are lucky enough to make it to your wish list for energy saving purposes. Replacing an entry door is only thought about when absolutely needed, in such cases due to a break in or damage. However, it serves a few very important functions that should help push it towards the top of your to-do list.

Security

Keeping your family safe is a priority for every homeowner. If you have experienced a break-in, replacing your entry door immediately jumps to the top of the ‘to-do’ list. This is the #1 reason why a door is replaced. Steel is the most widely used material for exterior doors. If you are looking for a project that will recoup value consider switching your wood door out for steel. “The 2013 Remodeling Cost vs Value Report shows steel entry doors as the project returning the most value – 85.6% - of the 35 listed.” as stated in Remodeling Magazine.

Curb Appeal

A new exterior door on your home can provide instant curb appeal. There is an extensive variety of doors on the market to fit any style and color preference. A brightly colored entry door against a home of standard hues can add the pop of color you need. Decorative window inserts and designs are also something to think about. Include storm doors with your new entry door purchase for added functionality and security.

Energy Savings

The exterior doors and windows on your home account for the majority of lost energy. Upgrading to an energy efficient line could very well provide a reduction in your home’s energy consumption of up to 15%. Though energy savings may not be the primary reason for wanting to change out your entry door, it sure adds excellent reasoning to seal the deal!

Keeping up with smaller items on your home such as replacing your entry door won’t take a huge chunk out of your budget, but as you can see it will provide added benefits. Replacing a door can be a chore accomplished on your own if you prove to be a DIY’er. However, if you are adding storm doors as well or need any threshold adjustments made in order to properly seal your new door, we recommend contacting a general contractor in your area.

If you are looking for a general contractor in Phoenix, it’s an easy choice to make. The team at TWD has experienced service technicians specialized in all areas of home improvement. They can take care of all your home repair and remodeling needs so that you have the peace of mind that your project is being done right! You can find them online at https://www.twdaz.com or by calling (623) 544-1211, and be sure to ask for your free estimate!

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc. (TWD), in your neighborhood since 1996.