Top 5 Characteristics of High Quality Residential Doors

A high-quality front door is not only key to your home's security, it can also make a distinct statement about your style preferences. The impact that a quality door has on a home's curb appeal is so great that it can actually increase the resale value of your home. When you decide to replace your exterior residential door at the front or back of your home, here are 5 characteristics of high quality residential doors:

1.       Door Material - quality doors are manufactured with quality materials that resist rotting, warping, and fading. Homeowners have a wide range of material choices including treated wood, insulated steel, and fiberglass. For front doors exposed to harsh weather, a high-density foam insulated steel door with a vinyl coating is a good choice.

2.       Energy Efficiency - residential doors are similar to windows when it comes making your home more energy efficient. An energy-efficient door will have a tighter seal, a better constructed frame, and an insulating core to limit the transfer of cold or heat. Keep in mind that heat in the home is mostly lost through the openings around the door.

3.       Quality Hardware - residential door hardware includes the door handles, locking mechanism, hinges, door viewer, and door jamb security hardware. Quality doors will feature heavy duty, attractive door trim and hardware that are of high quality materials such as steel, stainless steel, or bronze.

4.       Built-in Security - a good residential door has built in security features to increase the strength and stability of the door. Consider doors that add reinforced, solid support to the door handle and lock mechanisms and also have privacy or tempered glass to resist breakage. Choosing a quality door manufacturer is the best way to ensure your front door quality construction.

5.       Attractive Finish - today's front doors are used to accentuate the home's architectural style and paint colors. A wood door should have a high-quality stain and finish that will stand up to the outdoor elements. For other door materials, a quality manufacturer will generally offer a wide range of colors and provide a standard exterior protective coating.

 

Contact us at Oryx Doors & Windows before you purchase your next residential front door. We offer a wide selection of exterior residential doors, folding sliding doors, and insect screens to fit standard and odd-size door openings.