Your home should be a shelter from the storm, literally and figuratively. Not only should you feel safe and comfortable inside your home, but bad weather outside shouldn't be able to get to you indoors. Storm doors are designed to protect your home, but exactly how much can they do?
At Beaulieu Home Improvement, we have a wealth of experience with these remarkable doors and how they work. Here's a look at storm doors and why you might want one for your home.
What is a storm door?
As its name suggests, a storm door's main job is to protect the house against bad weather. It's installed over the exterior door to provide an extra layer of defense. The door is equipped with glass panels to keep out wind and precipitation. Then, when summer arrives and the weather improves, you can switch out the glass for screens. This lets you keep your home safe when the storm blows but take advantage of summer breezes.
Another advantage of storm doors is that they can add an extra layer of security. Having a locked storm door in front of your original exterior door gives would-be intruders an extra barrier, making your home safer as well as more comfortable.
Do storm doors help with drafts?
One of the benefits of these doors is that they allow you to let in fresh air when you want to, but the opposite is also true. When the glass panel is in place, it creates an added barrier to drafts. Insulated storm doors are constructed to prevent air movement, so whatever is blowing around outside stays there.
Many exterior doors have cracks and seams that allow air to seep through. However, storm doors are crafted to fit precisely in the door frame, so there aren't any gaps that allow drafts to slip inside.
Do storm doors keep water out?
When the rain is falling or snow is blowing, you want something to keep your home snug and dry. Not only are these doors carefully fitted to eliminate gaps, but they also have other barriers to keep moisture out. These include a flexible sweep to block the space between the bottom of the door and the door slab to keep moisture from getting into your home. Drip channels drain water away so it doesn't pool inside the door and seep inside.
Storm doors are designed to resist rain, snow, and ice, keeping water outside where it belongs.
Are storm doors energy-efficient?
Since they are made to block wind and moisture, storm doors are a great way to prevent energy loss. They are well-designed to keep warm air inside during cold months and cool air from escaping in the heat. In fact, the US Department of Energy says a well-fitted storm door can reduce energy loss by half.
How much air you let in your home is in your hands. Changing between glass panels and screens lets you control how your storm door affects the temperature in your home. If you want some air movement, you can use the screen inserts and open the inner door. If you don't want any air exchange between inside and outside, the glass panels make that possible.
Contact Beaulieu Home Improvement Roofing to learn more about our storm door options
A beautiful, expertly installed storm door can make your home more beautiful, energy-efficient, and safe. At Beaulieu Home Improvement Roofing, we have a wide range of attractive storm doors to choose from, and we have the skills to make sure they fit perfectly. For more information about how a storm door can work for you, contact us today!
