It may be obvious, but doors play a huge role when it comes to the appearance and function of your home. An outdated one can take away from other aspects of the property. Investing in an exterior door install may just be what your home needs. Let's discuss what makes an exterior door divine.

Design

With today’s demand for new homes, and the front entry door being a major touchpoint of the home, any new exterior door should be aesthetically pleasing, match the home’s design intent, and be highly functional. Some older designs have faded, like the door's oval windows, and have been replaced with cleaner-looking, rectangular windows. Wood-looking door systems are popular for a natural look and with today’s technology, non-wood materials such as fiberglass doors can be indistinguishable from real wood. The door’s hardware should be stylish, long-lasting, and complement the house’s architecture.

Materials

Exterior doors should be made of quality materials. Given Michigan’s ambient conditions, fiberglass is a preferred choice, with steel and wood being alternative options. Although metal and wood doors account for 90% of all doors sold, according to Freedonia Group, fiberglass is an emerging material for exterior door applications, especially in northern climates. Your new door system should be properly sealed from ambient weather conditions and unwanted insects, using advanced weather stripping, and adjustable or self-adjusting sill designs. The door should be properly sized, fit the entranceway, and be energy efficient, with adequate insulation added during installation to minimize heating and cooling costs.

Maintenance

One of the biggest challenges homeowners endure is keeping their new door system looking as good as it did on the installation day. With today’s technology producing more robust finishes, simple soap, and water can keep your door looking fresh and new. Any historical damage, most often caused by the sun, can be easily remedied by cleaning with soap and water and applying a new UV topcoat. This maintenance simplicity eliminates exhaustive repainting repairs that often fall short of an ideal look. Also, fiberglass and thicker gauged steel materials avoid the typical dings, dents, and cracks that doors experience during day-to-day usage.

Security

A divine door system should provide a high level of security to keep occupants comfortable in their own homes. Today’s robust framework, coupled with intelligent secure lock technology and other hardware security features, like multi-point locking systems, all enhance the goal of security and a high level of comfort in your own home.

Let us know if your door system falls short on any of these divine features. Divine Doors & Trim Inc. is ready to assist in your next home-enhancing project. Give us a call to get started!