The front door to your home is a key element to the overall look and feel of your property. An attractive entry door welcomes guests and boosts curb appeal. Additionally, it also offers protection from the elements and extreme weather. When planning your new home construction, consider adding an energy-efficient door that also suits your home’s style. Landmark Builders, Whitefish, MT’s luxury home builder, explains what to look for.

With so many styles, materials, and colors on the market, finding the perfect entry door is easy. First, decide which material is best:

• Wood: While wood doors offer many aesthetic details, design elements, and decorative options, they require more maintenance and are more easily damaged than other door materials. They are also less energy efficient unless they are Energy Star® qualified, tested, and certified. 
• Fiberglass: Fiberglass doors are a better option, since they can mimic wood but provide better insulation and aren’t as prone to damage.
• Steel:  For a more economical option, consider a steel door, which is also available in variety of styles and colors and offers more insulating qualities.

Once you’ve chosen your materials, you can decide if glass panels or solid doors are best. Glass panels are a great option for letting in natural light as well as adding a decorative element. Energy-efficient doors offer double- or triple-paned insulated glass, allowing you to have your choice in design without sacrificing efficiency.

To ensure your door is energy efficient, check for these details:

• Energy Star: Check that your door has the Energy Star certification as well as a product warranty.
• Environmentally Friendly: Select doors that are made from recycled content and emit low emissions of formaldehyde, primers, and adhesives.
• Quality Installation: Make sure the door has been constructed and installed properly and weatherstripping and water barriers are in place. 

Landmark Builders is known for their luxury homes and custom designs, making them the top choice in new home construction for the Whitefish, Lakeside, Flathead Valley, and Kalispell areas. The professional team of home builders offers quality craftsmanship and incredible detail for every new home they design. To learn more about the company’s new home construction services, give them a call at (406) 253-3839. To view their gallery of luxury homes, visit them online.