5 Reasons to Replace Your Doors this Fall

As summer ends and the cooler weather of Fall is just around the corner, it can be the perfect time to update the doors in your home. Here at Precision Siding and Construction we wanted to take a moment to share a few benefits to changing out your doors. Replacing the doors in your home is one of the smartest investments you can make. So, we’ve compiled a list of the top five reasons why Fall is the best time to upgrade those old doors.

Curb Appeal

Replacing those old doors in your home is one of the best ways to increase your homes Curb Appeal. So, choose a color or style option that contrasts with your homes trim, siding, and shutters for a seamless design to your home’s exterior. New doors are an easy and cost-effective way to make any home look like new. Upgrading those old doors is also a great way to build value to your home. Get a stylish new color or design option to compliment the look of your home.

Security

It’s important to keep your home safe and secure. It’s no secret that those old worn out doors can become a problem for your home’s security. New doors are one of the best ways to keep your home protected and as we transition from one season to another weather and humidity can cause doors and door frames to contract and expand. This can lead to doors that won’t stay latched, compromising your homes protection. New fiberglass and steel door options are incredibly strong and have new locking mechanisms that surpass older wooden doors. So, gain some peace of mind and sleep better at night knowing that the doors in your home are safe and secure.

Energy Efficiency

Old drafty doors can lead to severe energy loss throughout your home. Doors can be the key to maintaining a comfortable temperature inside your home all year long. And changes in humidity and temperature can be the main cause to the compromise in your doors seal. As the weather changes your doors can expand and sag. Causing gaps and cracks around doors, giving your homes energy an easy way of escape. Get a new Energy Star door for your home and keep your homes energy on the inside. Energy Star doors come equipped with an improved foam core and enhanced weather stripping to help keep your homes energy on the inside.

Accessibility

Do the doors in your home provide easy access for your home? Is it difficult to get in and out of your home because of those old doors? From walkers, baby strollers, wheelchairs, and canes, low threshold doors can provide easy access for any type of lifestyle. Low threshold doors also come in a variety of styles with extra width for easy wheelchair access. New easy access door options can help maintain living independence for

Insulation

Even under the best conditions, the R-value (a rating system used to grade a product or materials insulation properties) of your homes doors is significantly less than that of the walls surrounding it. Without the proper insulation surrounding the doors of your home air and heat can leak out, making it difficult to control your homes temperature. And over time the insulation around your doors can deteriorate leaving your doors susceptible to drafts. So, upgrading the doors of your home before the Fall season is one of the best ways to help keep your home a comfortable temperature all year long.

From all your friends here at Precision Siding and Construction we wanted to take a few moments to let you know about the benefits to replacing the doors in your home. So, if you’ve been thinking about updating your home, then contact us at 1-800-342-4831 for a “Precision” job! Call us today to schedule your free quote and let us do all the work so you don’t have to.