Safe and Attractive Replacement Entry Doors

Is your front entry door more attractive to burglars than guests? Is your heating bill high and your curb appeal low? If your door looks good but lacks important security features, or if it's outdated and inefficient, it's time to think about a replacement entry door.

After all, with today's attractive, energy-saving replacement entry doors, there's no reason why your home can't be inviting, efficient, and secure, all at the same time.

Front Entry Door Safety

Do you have what's known as a hollow core front entry door? If you do, a replacement entry door could be an important investment in your family's safety and security. Why? Hollow core doors break easily. Even if you have a solid wood door, if it's old, or not at least 1-3/4 inches thick, it's an open invitation into your home for an experienced burglar or thief with a well-placed kick or crowbar.

If improving home safety is important to you, a metal-clad door, which features a steel exterior that looks like wood over a wood frame and fiber core, is a smart security investment. If you must have wood, some of the newest solid-core wood replacement entry doors are also good options, because they feature reinforced cores and panels.

Front Entry Energy Efficiency

In addition to being less secure, if your front entry door is more than 10 years old, chances are it's not as energy-efficient as it could be. By installing a replacement entry door, you'll no longer to need to pay those high energy bills. Today, there are fare more energy-efficient choices, including fiberglass and steel. Fiberglass doors feature exceptionally dense cores which provide excellent insulation in the winter and reduced heat build-up in the summer, making them a smart energy investment.

If you're looking for enhanced safety, greater energy efficiency and bigger curb appeal, maybe it's time to replace your front entry door.