Your front door gives people the first
impression of your home. Changing out your entry
door gives you a quick and dramatic curb-appeal upgrade in
Northern Virginia and can make a great deal of difference when
it comes to the style of your home. Whether you need a replacement door because
yours isn’t functioning properly
or you’re interested in upgrading materials or adding
windows for more light, you have quite a few options.
Of course everyone desires to have a beautiful
front door,
but the function of your entry door isn’t something you should forget. Your front door should be able
to withstand the weather in Northern Virginia and
be tough enough to keep your home protected.
The good news is that you have the ability to have the
best of both worlds—beauty and function—no matter which door material you pick. Speaking of door materials, let’s talk about the
basics of each choice: wood, steel and fiberglass.
Wood Entry Doors
Wood
doors are
a stunning classic. No matter what your style is, there’s
a wood door for your project. They can be easy
to maintain and have the ability to hold up for a very
long time in the Northern Virginia climate.
Steel Entry Doors
Steel
doors provide a great choice
for a variety of high-end styles. Not to mention that a lot of the time they can be a very affordable selection.
Fiberglass Entry
Doors
Fiberglass
entry doors are quickly entering the scene as a new
choice for homeowners. They normally require very
little maintenance. They come in a great number of styles—from
smooth for painting to very realistic wood grain.
No
matter which material of entry door suits your style and
budget, make sure to look for ENERGY STAR® certification
when comparing doors. For help comparing styles of entry doors and
finding out what’s a good choice for your home, give us
a ring at 571-292-3519 or drop by our
showroom in Northern Virginia to visit with our experts.