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You may not think of your front door as an important place for energy efficiency, but it’s one of the most important places to consider when choosing a new one. The front door is integral to the home’s overall energy efficiency.
It’s one of the first places where the air enters your home and heat can escape. If a front door doesn’t fit well or is poorly insulated, your utility bills can cost you money. Here are some things you should consider:
Wooden front doors
Wooden front doors are a popular choice because of their aesthetic appeal and the ability to personalize them. They can be decorated in many different ways.
Wooden front doors are available in a variety of designs and styles, including:
- Traditional oak
- Mahogany
- Pine
Wooden front doors are also an environmentally friendly option as they reduce energy consumption by up to 55%. Double wrought iron doors are another popular option. They’re made of two panels of metal with a space between them, and they can be painted, stained, or varnished.
External door hardware
External door hardware is the lock and handle, plus hinges. It can be either bespoke or standard. The main difference between standard and custom doors is that you can change your external door hinges and locks by yourself, whereas with bespoke doors, it’s impossible to do these types of changes yourself.
External door frame
The external door frame is part of your front door that you can see when you walk up. It may be made of wood, metal, PVC, or composite materials. Doors are usually painted to match the exterior of your house, and doors come in a variety of styles:
- Rimmed (or “leaf”) style – this type has a decorative metal band around the top edge with no handle or lock;
- Paneled style – these have glass panels on both sides;
- French Doors – have two doors hinged at the side instead of one at the rear;
- Sliding Doors – these have one or more glass panels that slide open and closed on tracks;
- Transom Windows – these are windows above doors and are often decorative;
- Mirror Doors – these have a reflective surface that can be seen through.
Exterior door number plate
A number plate is a great way to add character to your door. Number plates can be made from various materials, including steel, brass, and copper. They can also be fixed directly onto the frame of your front door using screws or adhesive tape. You can also use number plates to add a touch of class and style to your front door.
Composite doors
Composite doors are a good choice if you want to keep your front door looking new and contemporary but don’t want to be bothered with replacing it every few years.
Composite doors are made from wood and plastic, so they’re more durable than wood, which can splinter or crack under pressure. The composite material is also more insulating than standard wooden doors, so you’ll need less heating or cooling in winter and cooler temperatures during summer.
Composite doors come in many colors; some manufacturers even offer customization options for color schemes that perfectly match your home’s interior design!
Takeaway:
Regarding doors, nothing is more important than the right choice. You want a door that will last and look good for years. There are many types of doors, but there are also some commonalities among them.
- Durable: Composite doors are made from a composite material such as wood or steel, which makes them more durable than traditional wooden doors. They can withstand weather conditions better than traditional wood-framed ones and last longer than their counterparts!
- Classic: Wooden front doors look elegant when paired with other elements in your home interior design, like crown molding around windows or a fireplace wall surround; this makes these classic choices perfect for any homeowner looking for an upgrade from their current entryway style!
- External hardware options add value to your home by giving you something unique about yourself when you walk through its front door every day – whether it’s decorative exterior number plates mounted on either side of each panel or matching locksets attached underneath them (both options shown here).
