Windows and Doors

How Effective Are Storm Doors?

08-03-2015

Before we get to the point of discussing the effectiveness of a storm door, let us first understand what a storm door actually is.

Simply put, a storm door is an additional outer door that is added to an existing door to protect from bad weather conditions. Storm doors are available from most door and window manufacturers in Bangalore and every other major city is India.

Door and window manufacturers these days stock a variety of options including soundproof windows, solid doors as well a large variety of storm doors to choose from.

The question however is – how effective are these storm doors?

To answer this, a storm door does offer certain benefits that are tangible enough for them to be a good choice for a household. For one, a well-fitted storm door makes the entrance door look complete. Burt more than this, there are other factors such as:

• Security: Having a storm door in your home definitely adds to the security. It offers a layer of protection that helps keep unwanted intruders out of the house. Any stocker of soundproof windows and storm doors in Bangalore will advice that because storm doors come with security features such as bars, break resistant glass and advanced locking system, they promote safety.
• Energy Efficiency: By providing better insulation storm doors help in energy efficiency. They help to keep the bad elements, both of summer and winter at bay and as a result promotes power saving.

One of the things to remember is that for storm doors to function properly, they have to be installed as tightly as possible.

Storm doors should be treated like an investment towards the better maintenance of ones’ home. While they are a little expensive to install, they definitely have advantages that can make them a good return for investment.