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What Affects the Performance of Your Home’s Doors?

Your exterior doors serve important functions.  Doors are able to protect the inside of your home, while also providing the comfort and look you want and need. Doors on a home are much more than an entryway for guests, but they say a lot about the person, about the home, about the comfort that is within it. There are many things that can effect the performance of these doors in your home, and if don’t stay on top of them, you may find the value and efficiency of your home decreases with time. If you do not think your door needs to be replaced, maybe a good cleaning will do instead.  Here are some things to be aware of in terms of your door’s performance.

The Age of Your Door:  The age of your door matters, believe it or not. When it was put in, it might have fit perfectly and provided the protection and look you were in need of. However, with time and weather elements come wear and tear that affects the appearance and functionality of the door. When you purchase a door, usually it comes with an approximate age limit for how long you may be able to get the most use out of the door before it is time for a replacement.

The Quality of the Door:  When you choose a door, you have to go with a good quality, a good material that is going to withstand the outside elements. When the quality of the door is low, the lifespan of that door is also going to be quite low. Remember this when you’re going to put in a new door on your home. The higher the quality, the better it is going to stand out and last for years to come.  This is one area you shouldn’t skimp on – buy the best doors you can afford.

Installation of Your Door:  Installation of the door means a lot in terms of how long the door is going to last. Many people do not consider this when it comes to having the door installed.  Professional, proper installation is important, or you’ll soon find out that the door is falling apart, falling down and not able to do the job it was meant to do. Tthis might not be the fault of the door you chose, but rather the installation that was done.  It’s important to have professional installation when replacing structural elements of your home, whether it is your door, your windows, your roof and beyond. Hire a door company that what they are doing.

When you’re ready to change out the doors in your home, give us a call here at Window Outfitters. We are THE replacement window and exterior door professionals for the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas.  We can install a variety of exterior doors and windows. Grab vinyl doors and windows from Sierra Pacific, Pella, and Lindsay or wood windows and doors from Marvin, Andersen and Weather Shield. Fiberglass doors are a high quality choice from Comfort Line and Marvin, or choose steel for a more protective entryway from Taylor or ProVia and so many, many more.

 

 

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