Entry Door Blunders To Avoid 

Sometimes shopping for a new Entry Door is stressful, not exciting like shopping for new shoes or a jacket, but there are ways to make it fun. Researching your next home improvement project is the first step to getting the ideal door. This also helps make the process easier and more exciting. In today’s world home improvement projects are giving homeowners hope in a time of uncertainty. 

 There are many different blunders homeowners make when choosing a new entry door. Here is just a short list for you to review before you purchase your next entry door. Hopefully by the end of the article you’ll be a Front Door expert, and really have a handle on which type of door will fit best with your home. 

Choosing the correct material for your home Entry Door . . . 

A lot of people overlook the material of the door, but is key to keep this in mind when purchasing. Make sure you do your research on which type of door will be the most resistant to the weather and the climate in your area. Be aware if your door will be in direct sunlight or not. This may sway you not to purchase a steel door as they can get very hot in direct sunlight. Is the entryway covered, or exposed to the elements? These questions will lead you to which door will be the best fit for your home. What type of installation are you using . . . 

Choosing the right entry door involves more than just deciding what look you like the best. The difference between an okay and phenomenal door is literally whether or not it’s installed properly. If you’re not sure about how to install the door yourself it might be best to hire a contractor like Conservation Construction to do the installation for you. Many problems can occur from installing a new door in an old structure. Measurements alone will not guarantee a trouble free operation. 

Buying a door only for looks . .  So we may have implied it in the previous two bullet points, but we can’t overstate it enough–Functionality of a entry door comes before looks. Front doors should first and foremost be a way to keep your home energy efficient. They should also provide superior protection and ease of operation. The style of the door should be the least of your concerns at first. I know this sounds like a bummer, but most companies today, including Conservation Construction, have doors that are both functional and pretty all in one. This means that it’s not hard to look at the practicality of a door first without finding one you like. 

Paint Color . . .  Choosing the correct color of your door is crucial. Even though paint color is subjective it is the main focal point of a house and you want to choose one that both compliments and represents your style. Make a bold statement by choosing a bright color. Or for the more traditional homeowners out there choose one with a stained finish. At Conservation Construction we offer coatings which are baked on which means you’ll never have to paint the doors again and they will stay pristine against any wear and tear for the life of the door. 

Budget . . . It’s of course important to establish a budget on what you are willing to spend on an entry door. The better quality the door the more it will cost, but the longer it will last too. Are you looking for a door that will last 10 years or the rest of the life of the house? These are both great questions to ask yourself when selecting the perfect Door for your. Spending a little more now might save you the trouble of having to buy another door in the future. 

So to recap . . .

• Research the material that is best for your climate
• Make sure the door is installed properly
• Buy the door with the most functionality for your home
• Choose the ideal paint color that compliments your home and style
• Budget the amount you think you can afford for your new door

We are certain with these few tips and tricks, buying your new Entry Door will be a heck of a lot less stressful and a bundle more fun than it was before. Because if you are like me having to choose a new entry door can be pretty dull. Let’s you and I bring back the excitement behind this shopping experience.