A storm door offers a higher return on investment, improves the energy efficiency, aesthetics, and comfort of your entryway.
Take a look at several practical and energy-efficient benefits:
As a second, outer door, it adds another level of comfort and protection to your home. Shields the main door from rain, snow, wind, and sun, reducing wear and tear. Prolongs the life of wooden or painted doors by minimizing direct exposure.
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Greater energy efficiency with an extra layer of insulation, helping to reduce air leaks. Keeps warm air inside during winter and cool air in during summer. A storm door can reduce energy bills slightly by improving the home’s thermal envelope.
Many homeowners extend the signs of welcome or hospitality by leaving their main door open when expecting company. The storm door allows the homeowner to see when their guest arrive as well as lets the guests see that they are being expected for a visit!
Glass panels allow natural light in without letting in outdoor elements. Models with screen options let you open the main door to get fresh air while keeping bugs out.
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Available in many styles and finishes, storm doors can enhance your home’s appearance. Glass options can highlight a beautiful front door while offering protection.
A couple more things to consider when adding a storm door is noise reduction, especially in busy neighborhoods and it is a relatively inexpensive way to boost comfort, security, and aesthetics.
Finally, for Richmonders, the now infamous Richmond 6-lite Storm Door, who’s glass windows mimic the 6-Panel Main Door Design, has become a must for homeowners. The first upgrade many new homeowners in RVA do is install the Richmond 6-Lite Storm Door to their home. It is not unique to only Richmond, but RVA has claimed it as “The Richmond Storm Door”!
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