Storm doors are common throughout the United States, especially in areas that receive heavy rain, snow, and wind. In addition to preventing property damage, they offer a number of practical and aesthetic advantages. Here are a handful of reasons to install storm doors over the entry doors of your home.

4 Reasons to Install Storm Doors

1. Boost Energy Efficiency

Storm doors are made from durable glass with a low-E coating, offering extra insulation for your residence. They keep drafts and heat loss to a minimum in the winter while sealing cool air in your home during the summer. As a result, you’ll save energy and money on your monthly bills.  

2. Protect Entry Doors

Over time, severe weather events and excessive sun exposure may damage your entry doors, resulting in dullness, peeling, cracking, or dry rot. Storm doors will prevent deterioration, which preserves the integrity and function of your entry doors while promoting curb appeal. 

3. Control Pests

It’s not uncommon for rodents and insects to enter your home through unsealed gaps and cracks in your entry doors. Storm doors fit tightly into the frame and provide an additional barrier against mice, ants, roaches, and other pesky critters.

4. Add Home Security 

Storm doors have their own, separate locking mechanism, which means potential burglars would have to breach two sets of doors to gain access to your property. Storm doors are sturdy and difficult to penetrate, making them a powerful deterrent against home invasion and theft. 

Keep your home safe, functional, and attractive with storm and entry doors from Engstrom’s Siding & Window Co. This contractor also provides seamless siding and gutters, replacement windows and metal roofing throughout Northwest Wisconsin and East Central Wisconsin. Call (800) 367-2225 to request an estimate on new storm and entry doors and make an installation appointment. Visit them online to learn more about their specials and service area.