Why You Should Weatherproof Your Door
Your front Weatherproof door offers a way to reflect your style and leave a good first impression. Beyond increasing your curb appeal, the exterior doors you choose are an important investment for your home. With weatherproof doors, you can have peace of mind throughout the year.
Doors with weather barrier systems play a critical role in keeping your living spaces comfortable, safe, and protected from outdoor elements. Here’s a look at what weatherproofing can help you accomplish.
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1. A Weatherproof Door Prevents Water Damage
A Weatherproof Door keeps water away during any rain shower, storm, or hurricane with airtight seals along the bottom of your doors. These features eliminate gaps and cracks to keep water from seeping inside. By keeping water away, weatherproof doors can protect your floors, walls, furniture, and decorations from damage. Keeping moisture from entering your living spaces can also prevent the growth of mildew and mold. As a result, you can maintain healthier air quality and living conditions for your family, your pets, and yourself. To further enhance the effectiveness of your weatherproofing, consider additional measures such as installing weatherstripping around the entire door frame. This simple addition can drastically reduce air leaks and improve insulation. Another effective solution is fitting a door sweep at the bottom of your door, which blocks out drafts and water. For the glass parts of your door, applying plastic insulation film can serve as a temporary but effective barrier against the elements, thus improving the overall energy efficiency of the door.
2. A Weatherproof Door Keeps Cold or Hot Air Out
Have you ever felt a cold draft in your home? During winter, there’s no need to layer on scarves and cardigans — you can keep outdoor air away with weather barriers for doors. Proper seals on your doors can also keep hot air out during warmer months.
With high-quality weatherproof doors and weather barrier systems, you can set your HVAC system to your preferred temperature and enjoy consistency. When you’re more comfortable in your environment, it’s easier to focus on your daily tasks and enjoy making memories with your friends and family.
3. Save on Your Energy Bills
If cold or hot air sneaks in through your doors, you may notice a spike in your utility bills. Outdoor air can make your HVAC system work extra hard to regulate your indoor temperatures. When this happens, the system may experience more wear and tear. You may have to invest in more maintenance, repairs or services over time.
When you have doors with weather barrier systems, you can save money on your energy costs and prevent HVAC issues. Superior seals combat air infiltration along the jambs and doors for full protection.
4. Keep Unwanted Visitors Away
Insects and other critters may infiltrate living spaces through cracks and gaps along the sides of a door. A weatherproof barrier system provides a tight seal to eliminate these issues.
Plus, insects love environments with moisture. Door barriers with leak and water prevention can help keep pests away.
5. Increase the Value of Your Home
Single or double doors with weather barrier systems can attract future buyers. They’re an appealing feature on their own — and since they prevent moisture damage, they can keep the rest of your home in better condition for buyers, too.
6. How can plastic insulation help improve the energy efficiency of your front door glass?
Plastic insulation is an effective and cost-efficient method to enhance the energy efficiency of the glass on your front door. Available in convenient kits, these include all necessary components for easy installation. Although not a permanent fix—as the plastic will eventually require replacement—this method can quickly bolster the insulation of your door’s glass. This is especially useful during colder months, helping to retain heat within your home and reduce energy costs.
7. How can Plastpro fiberglass doors help in weatherproofing and saving on energy costs?
Plastpro fiberglass doors are specifically engineered to enhance weatherproofing and energy efficiency in homes. They incorporate HydroShield Technology, which makes them exceptionally resistant to environmental conditions, thereby preventing the typical wear and tear seen with other materials. These doors provide an energy-efficient barrier, maintaining the desired indoor temperatures and reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling. Additionally, Plastpro offers a selection of designs, allowing homeowners to choose doors that not only align with their aesthetic preferences but also contribute to reducing energy costs by minimizing drafts and heat loss through advanced built-in weatherproofing features. Over time, while some weatherproofing elements may require updates, starting with a door designed for durability and energy conservation is a cost-effective method to enhance home insulation.
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Want to improve the weather protection of your entry door? See-Thru Windows, Doors and Bathroom Remodeling provides a GUARDIAN™ Weather Barrier System for homes throughout communities in Maryland and Northern Virginia.
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