3 Reasons to Replace Your Front Entry Door

The integrity of your front door is an essential part of the integrity of your home, and not just for security reasons. When approximately half of every power bill goes to the air conditioner, windows, and doors play a crucial role in home insulation. Of course, no matter how durable your front entry door was originally, all doors wear out after a few decades of regular use and exposure to the sun. How do you know when it's the right time to replace your front entry door? We can explain three clear signs that your home will benefit from a high-quality new door.  

Your Door is Either Damaged or Exhibits Significant Signs of Wear

No door lasts forever. Among the most obvious reasons to replace your door is when there is visible damage. Your door latches may have loosened in their sockets, even if you tighten the screws, or your door may no longer hang properly on the hinges. In Florida, rot is also a concern for wood doors in our high-humidity climate. Upgrading to a fiberglass impact door can ensure that you never have to worry about rot or other wood-related damage while enjoying a similar elegant appearance. This type of damage is not just unsightly; it can also put your family at risk. The wear, damage, and rot compromise your door as your home's first line of defense and prevent energy efficiency because the damage is more than just cosmetic.

Drafty Door: Your Door Doesn't Keep the AC Indoors

In Florida, a well-insulated home is vitally important to both your comfort and your power bill. If you can see the sunlight through cracks around your door, this also means that your front entry door is no longer keeping the air conditioning or keeping the heat out. You can detect this also by holding your hand to the edge of your door to sense a temperature change. With a new, snugly installed, and well-weather-stripped door, you may enjoy a significant reduction in energy costs and an increase in home comfort. Fiberglass impact doors offer superior insulation thanks to the solid construction and polyurethane foam core. The core also provides the bonus of soundproofing for a quieter home and greater interior privacy.

Your Home's Curb Appeal Could Use a Boost

Guests and visiting family members make their first impressions when they approach your home through the front garden, and your front door occupies the center of that picture. Even those driving by may notice the scene set by your front door's quality and style. A front door replacement can boost your home's curb appeal to ensure that the first impression is one of a well-maintained and welcoming home. You want your front door to reflect your love for your home, visible to all. Whether you're staying or selling, a new front door is a valuable, minimal investment.

Replace Your Front Entry Door with ARMORVUE

Choose from front entry doors that you can trust. ARMORVUE Window & Door dedicates itself to delivering Florida residents the highest quality doors designed to offer excellent insulation, security, and style for local homes. You will enjoy a Lifetime Limited Transferable Warranty on all products as part of our commitment to being a local brand you can trust. Contact us today to schedule an in-person estimate or showroom appointment. Get a free no-obligation consultation and estimate to discover how we can help you choose and install the perfect new front entry door for your home.

Let's look at some of the key reasons to consider impact over non-impact windows and doors, even if your area does not mandate these products.

Severe Weather and Impact Windows and Doors

One key reason to purchase impact windows and doors is to protect your home from storms and hurricanes. Impact windows and doors can prevent debris and wind from entering your home. They have the ability to protect you from category five hurricanes, which have wind speeds of 157 mph or higher. Because impact windows and doors have an inner layer of protection, you can expect them to remain intact even when struck by debris. 

Energy Efficiency and UV Light Filtering

Apart from providing superior protection from severe weather conditions, impact windows and doors can also save you money and reduce your energy bills significantly. Impact windows and doors reduce your energy bills by regulating indoor temperature and reflecting exterior heat.

Since Florida is warm most of the year, impact windows and doors will minimize the penetration of the sun rays to your home to keep your home cool and comfortable. You can expect to reduce your monthly utility costs and save hundreds of dollars when you install impact windows in your home.

Another key benefit of installing impact windows and doors versus non-impact products is that your AC will operate with less strain. You'll get superior sealing in your home to prevent water or wind invasion and minimize air leakage. 

Impact windows and doors can filter out UV rays, and they can help keep harmful UV rays out. They have the ability to filter out between 95% and 99% of UV rays. This makes them a reliable barrier that protects your furnishings and your family.

Noise Reduction

Impact windows and doors can make your home quieter by significantly reducing the amount of exterior noise penetrating your home. Because impact windows and doors have thick laminated glass, they can reduce exterior noise by approximately 40%. On the other hand, non-impact products provide less protection and noise reduction.

Safety and Security

Impact windows and doors enhance the security of your home. This means that they can help prevent the invasion of your property. The inner layer of protection acts as an extra barrier that prevents the entry of intruders.

Make Your Choice Between Impact and Non-Impact Windows and Doors

If your home needs better protection from hurricanes, you can rely on ARMORVUE Window and Door to provide you with quality impact windows and doors. Our quality impact windows and doors will also provide your home with better UV protection, improve noise reduction in your home, and enhance your home's safety and security. ARMORVUE has an A+ BBB Rating, and we have a combined experience of 125 years. You can rely on our window and door experts to provide you with quality impact windows and doors that meet stringent industry standards and come with a Lifetime Limited Transferable Warranty.

Our team at ARMORVUE can help you select the best impact windows and doors that perfectly meet your home's needs. Contact us today to schedule a free showroom appointment or in-home estimate.