Top 5 Benefits of Installing a New Storm Door
If your home has an older storm door — or if it does not have a storm door at all — then you might want to start shopping for one. If you have wondered why this home improvement project should be a priority, consider these five key benefits of installing a new storm door on your home.
1. Keep Insects Out of Your Home
Flies, mosquitoes, and other pests can be a major pain. If you keep your windows or doors open, you have to worry about them finding their way into your home. With a storm door in place, you can help keep them at bay. This is true with both storm doors with full glass panels and those that have good-quality screens for ventilation.
2. Enjoy a View of the Outdoors
One positive aspect of installing a storm door is the fact that it can give you a great view of the outdoors, and it can allow you and your family to enjoy natural light, too. Depending on how much natural light you prefer and how much of a view you want to have, you can choose between different types of storm doors.
For example, a full-view storm door features a full-length glass panel. This provides a nice stream of natural light into your home and makes it easy to see outside. If you would like a little more privacy or if you only want a limited amount of natural light, you can choose a door that features just one or two glass panels.
If you would like to maximize your view but minimize natural light and privacy issues, you can also add tint to a full-view storm door. Many storm door options are available for any homeowner, no matter what their preferences might be.
3. Protect Your Home From the Elements
One of the primary purposes of a storm door is to protect your door and your home from the elements. If your storm door is securely installed and closed, it will help prevent rain or snow from getting into your home, for example. It is also great for preventing water damage.
4. Increase Energy Efficiency
Having a good-quality exterior door will help you protect your home from hot or cold weather. This is particularly true if you ensure that your exterior doors have good-quality weatherstripping to provide a better seal. However, installing a storm door is great for increasing energy efficiency even more.
With a properly installed storm door, your family can enjoy an extra barrier of protection from winter or summer weather. This door can help you maintain more comfortable temperatures in your home, which, in turn, helps you reduce your heating and cooling bills year-round.
5. Enjoy Proper Ventilation
Proper ventilation helps improve indoor air quality. It helps prevent excess moisture in the home so you can prevent moisture-related damage and mold or mildew growth. It can even help with things like cutting down on odors in the home.
Of course, although ventilation is important, you do not want to allow too much air to flow in and out of the home. With a storm door that features a screen or vents, you and your family can enjoy an appropriate amount of ventilation.
If your home has an old and worn-out storm door, think about replacing it. If your home does not have a storm door at all, you can enjoy the benefits above and more by installing one. Contact us at Edelen Door & Window, and we can help you choose and install a storm door that is right for your home. We look forward to speaking with you.
