Replace your front door, and you can make your home safer, boost your curb appeal and enjoy energy savings. But is now the right time to take on the project? Do you even need a new front entryway?
To answer those questions, consider whether your front door has any of the following issues.
Is Opening Your Front Door a Struggle?
If leaving your house is a workout, or if you constantly have to remind visitors to pull hard when they close the door, it may be time for a new one. However, as difficult operation can be a sign of foundation problems, you may want to consult with an experienced door supplier to be sure.
Has Your Front Entryway Seen Better Days?
Take a good close look at your front entryway. If you see chips, scratches, dents, rusty hardware or any other damage, the materials are weakened – and an intruder may be able to bust through with a single kick. To keep your family and property safe, it’s a good idea to replace your front door.
Does Light Shine Through Your Front Entryway?
If you see sunshine when your entryway is closed – and yet your door has no panes of glass and there are no windows nearby – you need to consider a replacement. When light comes around the edges, that’s a telltale sign of frame or structural issues.
Do You Feel Drafts Near Your Front Entryway?
Choose a windy day, and stand inside your front entryway. If you feel a breeze, replacing the door may be in your best interests. When drafts can get through, air can get our – which means you could be paying for heat that is flowing right out the entryway.
Do People Compliment Your Retro Entryway?
If visitors always comment on your retro-style entryway, but you aren’t trying to achieve that type of look, you could probably use a new front door. Yours is likely several decades old, which means it may be quite inefficient. And, it may not have the integrity to keep your home and family safe.
If you answered yes to any of those questions, you may want to replace your front door sooner rather than later. For outstanding service, expert installation and affordable pricing, turn to Rocky Mountain Windows & Doors.
Based in Orem, Utah, Rocky Mountain Windows & Doors serves Salt Lake City, Provo, the Wasatch Front region and the surrounding communities. We have a wide range of front entryway options from many of the finest manufacturers — including Simpson, JELD-WEN, TermaTru, Masonite and WinDor Systems – and we can help you find the ideal choice for your northern Utah home. For a free, no-obligation consultation and estimate to replace your front door, contact us today