Time to replace your front door? Consider these 5 factors

Changing your front door can have many & varied benefits – a new exterior door can provide greater security for your home, as well as better energy efficiency for example. Doors can last for years, but time will eventually take its toll and make them less secure and more difficult to maintain causing many headaches.

In the following lines, we will explain how to know if it is indeed the time for you to replace your front door. And if you need some inspiration for your front door makeover, simply visit the SBS Design showroom to view our selection of front door samples. Of course, every exterior door we make is made to your size and visual requirements, making the options for you virtually endless!

Why replace your front door?

A new front door is one of the most economical home improvement upgrades you can take on. This project has an impressive 60% average return on investment. So if you’re looking for ways to increase your home’s value, your front door is a great place to start. Not to mention the curb appeal! Perhaps the question should be instead “Why don’t you replace your front door?”

The signs that your front door is due for replacement

When it’s time to replace your front door, there may be obvious signs like cracks and warping or subtle signs like cold drafts or your door getting stuck on its frame or floor. One thing is clear – the decision that it’s time to replace your front door is one of the best you can make. Here are the five things you should be looking out for:

#1 Is the door difficult to open? Besides being an inconvenience, a stuck door can be a sign of bigger problems. For example, the door itself may warp or the hinges may rust and begin to fail. If you notice that there is a gap when the door is closed, you definitely need to replace it.

#2 Perhaps there is rust? The presence of rust is as clear of a sign as you can get that there is moisture. That means your exterior door is not weatherproof, which is a problem because metal doors are not galvanized on the inside. So once moisture gets in, the door will rust from the inside out. In turn, that could become the reason for rot or mold setting in either on the inside of your old door or on its frame. Either way, it’s not pretty. So to avoid potential damage and more headaches, opt for replacing the rusted door.

#3 Is there still a draft after insulating with a sealing strip? Sealing the door around the frame with weatherproofing tape is a quick and easy do-it-yourself solution. In many cases that would help you insulate your house or apartment and pretty much fix the issue. However, the strip should be replaced on a regular basis and the solution may at some point still fail altogether. If this constant maintenance is getting a little too much for you, your best bet would be to replace the front door.

#4 Are there hardware issues? Squeaky hinges are annoying, but a broken lock is a significant security risk. Don’t allow things to go there in the first place. Keep a close eye on the door hardware since it is usually the last thing to fail. So if the hardware starts to give, you should definitely consider replacing the entire door.

#5 Are there visible signs of warping, cracking or water damage? Doors slam regularly. In addition, extreme temperature changes cause warping, stress fractures or peeling of the paint layer. Furthermore, water damage could lead to soft spots on the door that would crack easily and let moisture in. And as we’ve mention this is far from great. These vulnerable areas can cause security issues and reduce energy efficiency. Therefore, at the first such signs, it is necessary to take measures.

What to consider when choosing a new front door?

Replacing your front door is more than just choosing a new color. There are several aspects to consider when embarking on an exterior door replacement. The most important are, of course, the materials. Each of the possible options you have offers a different level of security, energy efficiency and customization. Without going into details, the main choices are metal, MDF and a combination of the two. You can read more about how to pick your new front door on our website. And SBS Design is at your disposal, ready to manufacture for you both standard entry doors and secure entry doors that offer both security and a great looks.

2 thoughts on “Time to replace your front door? Consider these 5 factors”

  1. Hello, Do you fit doors and make the walls good after fitting?
    How long does it take to make a door?
    What is the cost of fitting?
    Would you come out to a village called Malina, Sredets Region?

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