If you’re looking to improve the curb appeal of your home while reducing your monthly bills, a new door is your perfect opportunity. A new front door not only means a gorgeous entryway, it means less energy lost each month thanks to better energy efficiency. Installing a new door with Sterling Exteriors in Cincinnati, Ohio, is always a great idea. However, there are a few times when it’s not only a nice upgrade — it’s a necessary one. Just as there are times when you have to hire a roofing company to update your roof and siding, there are times when you have to upgrade your door, too. How can you tell? Allow Sterling Exteriors to explain:

• Time: Over time, your front door can become battered by daily use and changing weather conditions. Since Ohio is home to four distinct seasons, you’ll notice that temperature fluctuations, humidity levels, and storms can all beat down your entryway. If you see that your door is scratched, cracked, dented, or rusted and years have gone by since you’ve updated your door, it’s time to call the area's best door and roofing company, Sterling Exteriors.
• Damage: Worn hinges, damaged or missing weather-stripping, and outdated hardware are good indications that it’s time to get a new door. You should also look for warped doors that no longer sit squarely in the door frame. Damage is a crucial indicator that your entry is no longer energy efficient, nor is it secure.
• Locks: Examine your locks to be sure they operate smoothly and are strong enough to protect your home. If they seem to be loose or subpar, a new door and locks should be installed by an expert door and roofing company to upgrade your home security.
• Touch: If your door feels hot or cold to the touch, then it no longer has adequate insulation, or it never had it. You should upgrade to a Polaris door from Sterling Exteriors so you lose less energy through your door each month and end up saving money on your utility bills.

There’s never a bad time to upgrade your front entryway. Call Sterling Exteriors to begin your first curb appeal project and then, while their professional crew is at your house, talk to their expert roofers about roof repair. You’ll be glad you did. Call (513) 685-8055 today or visit the door, window, and roofing company online to see a list of all their services and a gallery of their work.