Suggestions for a front entry door

great_lakes_mom
Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:02:22 +0000

I went through this last year with a storm door, replacing an antique model. The metal ones made these days can be quite nice and be full view glass with screen inserts for summer, or above with the roll down screen. My front door is open whenever I am home, and the storm door is locked if not in the heating season.

If you live in an area with any mosquitoes and have need for the energy conservation feature, the storm door is needed. Personally, I am a fan of wooden doors, though the manufacturer I used 25 years ago for a wooden storm door has gone out of business. I found one on Craigs List. For a front entry door, go with what is common in your area, giving some visual access to who ever is at your front door. I prefer the aesthetics of wood, however look at the energy value of both wood and other materials.