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Posted on Monday, May 10, 2021
Categories:
Windows & Doors
As our friends at Therma-Tru® door say, “Home begins at the
door”. And the folks at Therma-Tru are a good source of reference, having been named
the “Brand Used Most” in the entry doors category, marking more than 20 consecutive years receiving this distinction. In the 2021 Builder Brand Use Study conducted by Zonda (formerly known as Hanley Wood), Therma-Tru ranked first in “Brand Used Most” and “Brand Used Most in the Past Two Years,” tied for first in “Highest Quality,” and ranked second for “Brand Familiarity.”
Installing a new entry door is one of the quickest ways to
make a big impression and increase curb appeal to your home. But that’s only
the beginning. There are other great reasons why you should cash in on the minimal
investment!
Increase Perceived
Home Value
A recent independent online survey of 2,400 homeowners who
responded to photos of either enhanced or unenhanced homes, showed that a new Therma-Tru
entry door can increase the perceived value of the home an average of 4.2
percent, or $18,750. The perception of higher value is far greater than the cost
to install a new entry door. Knowing that 90% of homebuyers look at photos on
the internet of homes they’re interested in purchasing, there is a renewed
emphasis on redesigning home exteriors, which may include mixing building
materials, adding front porches and using creative molding around doors and
windows.
Increase Your Home’s
Security
Technological advances in building materials have made
exterior doors more secure than their predecessors. Quality fiberglass and
steel-skinned doors are beautifully crafted, energy efficient, easy to maintain,
and secure including locking capabilities that surpass those of older wood
doors. New door construction is layered to resist forced entry. Constructed in
sections bonded together, the modern-day door is molded from one-piece skin on
each side of the door which creates a stronger door overall. Even doors and
sidelites that contain glass can be more secure than ever before and nearly
impossible to break through when using laminated safety glass. Combined with integrated
multi-point locking systems, upgrading your door is a great step in upgrading
your home’s security.
Energy Efficiency
New doors have better insulation properties, allowing them
to hold heat in during winter and keep it out during summer. Most steel and fiberglass doors are filled
with a polyurethane foam insulation, contain an integrated and durable bottom
rubber sweep, and use quality compression weather stripping on the frame to
seal out the elements. More than 80% of Therma-Tru door and glass options
are ENERGY STAR qualified and National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
certified. ENERGY STAR is a government program that helps consumers
save money on energy costs and protect the environment through superior energy
efficiency.
Beautify Your Home
The front door has evolved to be more than just a focal
point at the entry of a home. In fact, it is considered an important element in
giving the home a distinct look that reflects the homeowner’s personality and
style. A larger variety of door styles are available than ever before. Popular
styles fit every architectural styling, incorporating panel patterns, sidelites,
transoms, applied mouldings, and much more. Decorative insulated glass options allow
more natural light into the home while adding beauty and privacy. Additionally,
these doors are available factory pre-finished in the most popular current
color trends.
Durability and
Reduced Maintenance
Modern steel and fiberglass doors with reinforced engineered
cores that resist warping are far more durable than wood models. The exterior construction
and materials are not susceptible to chipping, peeling and bubbling like wood
doors. Although many quality wood doors will last a lifetime as well, the
primary difference lies in the required maintenance. Wood doors require more routine
painting or sealing. Fiberglass and steel doors are non-porous, resistant to
expansion and contraction, and therefore hold their finish and beauty longer.
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