Looking For A New Front Door?

Have you been thinking of making changes to your home, but don’t know where to start or are concerned about time and money?                                                                                                                                           

It might make sense to start with the front door. There are things you can do that do not have to disrupt or take away from your daily routine, as installation of a replacement door can take as little as 1 day of installation. The time it takes to install can vary project to project, but gives you an idea about what can be done.                                                                                                                                                                                                

Upgrading or replacing your front door can transform your home by significantly enhancing your home’s curb appeal as well as provide greater security and energy efficiency. As you may agree, we wish to keep our homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Installing a high-quality door with proper insulation and weatherstripping can make a huge difference in managing our home’s temperature.  A quality lock is also important for the security of your home and may be helpful in deterring potential outside intruders.       

The first thing to consider though, is the door itself. If you’re not sure of what door to replace your front door with, we suggest looking at home improvement magazines or go online and look up different doors that suit your style of home. For instance, if you have a ranch style home, you’ll look up ranch style front doors. Or if you have a mid-century modern home, you’ll look up mid-century modern front doors. As you drive through your neighborhood or are on your way to work or other places, glance at the front doors you see and take pictures of the ones you like. Notice what doors look good for certain home styles. Take note of the treatment of the doors as well, such as paint or stain and what you prefer. You will choose the door first, but the treatment of your door will be part of the process as well.                 

Consider what you need for your front door as well. Would you like more light to come into your home? If so, you’ll want to look up doors that have glass panels. Or maybe you want less glass if you get too much light coming through the front entrance. Maybe you want something more decorative than what you have now, or maybe something that is more simple than your current front door. Once you’ve identified your likes and dislikes, you can talk with a professional to narrow down your choices, as they can walk you through some of the advantages and disadvantages of the choices you’ve made, as well as letting you know what will look best for your home.

At South Bay Door & Window, we have a knowledgeable staff who can guide you. We have pictures throughout our website that you can peruse, as well as door displays and catalogs at our store that can help you better visualize a new front door and how it will look and function. Aside from the look, you can get into what material makes most sense for your front door, choosing between wood, fiberglass, or aluminum. After choosing the right door, you’ll also pair the right hardware for your door. There are so many options between knobs, deadbolts and handlesets, not to mention the option to choose a smart lock, which allows for keyless entry and can be integrated with a home security system for additional control and monitoring. Our staff can help you choose the right hardware for you.

It can be a stressful experience for some, but exciting at the same time. We recommend trying to fun with it, have a little patience with the process, ask those you trust for their thoughts, but think about what you really want and go with your gut. Then lean on professionals to help with the technical aspects of the project and making those final decisions that you might not be so comfortable making for your home. Remember, a front door welcomes you and your guests home.