Your front door gives people the first
impression of your home. Changing out your entry
door gives you a quick and dramatic curb-appeal upgrade in
Overland Park and can make a great deal of difference when
it comes to the style of your home. Whether you need a replacement door because
yours isn’t working appropriately
or you’re interested in upgrading materials or adding
windows for more light, you have quite a few choices.
Of course everyone has the desire
for a beautiful
front door,
but the function of your entry door isn’t something you should look
over. Your front door should be able
to withstand the weather in Overland Park and
be sturdy enough to keep your home secure.
The good news is that you are able to have the
best of both worlds—beauty and function—no matter which door material you go
with. Speaking of door materials, let’s review the
basics of each kind: wood, steel and fiberglass.
Wood Entry Doors
Wood
doors are
a stunning classic. No matter what your style is, there’s
a wood door for your project. They can be painless
to maintain and have the ability to hold up for a very
long time in the Overland Park weather.
Steel Entry Doors
Steel
doors provide a good option
for a variety of high-end styles. Not to mention that a lot of the time they can be a very affordable selection.
Fiberglass Entry
Doors
Fiberglass
entry doors are quickly becoming a new
choice for homeowners. They typically require very
little maintenance. They come in a range number of styles—from
smooth for painting to very realistic wood grain.
No
matter which style of entry door suits your style and
budget, make sure to look for ENERGY STAR® certification
when comparing doors. For help comparing materials of entry doors and
finding out what’s a good choice for your home, give us
a call at 913-246-5101 or come by our
showroom in Overland Park to visit with our experts.