Entry doors enhance home security, curb appeal and energy efficiency. Dealers and installers offer homeowners an array of styles that match any design aesthetic.
Entry doors Lexington SC come in various materials that can withstand different climate conditions. Wood and fiberglass doors are often preferred in historic homes while steel is resilient and easy to maintain.
Steel Doors
A front door makes an instantaneous first impression and plays an essential role in protecting home security and improving curb appeal. A Lexington door dealer can assist in selecting, designing, and installing doors that perfectly suit your style preferences as well as protect against elements.
Steel entry doors offer exceptional strength and durability, from traditional to modern styles. In addition, they can also be rated fire resistant – meeting or exceeding local building codes – through laboratory tests that indicate how long the door can keep flames at bay.
As they don’t absorb moisture like wood does, steel doors are ideal for damp climates. Available in an array of colors and designs to complement any architectural style of home, they are also energy efficient with polyurethane insulation cores that reduce drafts as well as heating/cooling costs; further enhancing natural lighting while adding visual interest through sidelights/transom windows in circular, full, or partial formats for enhanced natural lighting and visual interest.
Wood Doors
Wood doors have long been a beloved choice among homeowners looking to add natural charm and timeless elegance to their entrance. Durable yet easily repairable and refinishable, wood doors provide more design customization possibilities such as carving and molding designs or fitting decorative glass panels that match various architectural styles.
Wood entry doors come in various species, from solid oak and mahogany to fir, each offering their own distinct grain pattern and hue that can be enhanced through various stain or paint choices for a truly personalized design aesthetic. Furthermore, wooden entry doors can provide more energy efficiency than steel or fiberglass alternatives due to their dense cell structure providing natural insulation of homes.
ProVia’s Heritage fiberglass and Embarq wood-imitation entry doors are certified ENERGY STAR products with insulation foam to reduce drafts that increase heating and cooling costs, as well as available with sidelights or transoms to allow additional light into an entryway.
Aluminum Doors
The front door of your home is often the first thing visitors see and should make an important first impression. Additionally, it should offer protection from extreme weather elements while reflecting homeowner design preferences and be easy to open and close for ease of access and security. New doors should also be durable enough to withstand daily use with minimum fuss if purchased new.
Aluminum doors are an attractive and lightweight solution that resist dents, scratches and corrosion damage. They fit contemporary architectural styles while providing maximum natural lighting; energy-saving upgrades with insulation foam can even lower heating and cooling costs further.
Wood entry doors react differently than steel ones when exposed to changing humidity levels, sometimes warping or rotting over time. To combat this problem, manufacturers use special treatments and finishing processes that help wood stand up against the elements. Wooden doors can even be personalized by adding decorative glass options or high-definition embossesments for additional visual appeal.
Storm Doors
Storm doors provide your entryway with extra protection against hail and other forms of debris, while still allowing fresh air and sunlight into your home while keeping bugs at bay. Some models also come equipped with pet doors so pets can come and go as they please without having to enter through the main door, potentially reducing accidents and damage.
Some homeowners opt to combine a screen door with a storm door in order to achieve the best of both worlds. A louver storm door allows you to control airflow and light in your home while a screen door provides air flow during summer breezes while keeping AC inside during winter.
If you want to give your custom front entry door extra protection, Renewal by Andersen or ProVia offers full-view aluminum storm doors in various heights and styles that offer additional layers of defense. Their self-storing solutions also make these perfect additions, enabling you to match existing entry doors or create stunning contrasts within the home.