What's in a front door?....
The first thing a visitor will encounter when they come to your home is your front door, and selecting this part of your home is an important decision to make. It sets the tone for what is about to follow. A house with a charming and beautiful front door is indeed inviting.
When looking for a front door, you will be amazed by the number of choices you will be dealing with. Even though we want our entry door handsome enough to make a good first impression, it must be tough enough to withstand wind, rain, scorching sun, and would-be intruders. One of the main choices is concerning what materials the door is made from. They may be made from wood, either solid or hollow core, composite materials, metal or glass.
Then comes style… and then colour…This is where an owners character really comes into play. Depending on the style of the home, you want to choose a door that compliments the home as well as your taste. So much to think about and this is just the front door!
Selecting the part of your home that a visitor will first come into contact with, is clearly an important decision to make. It sets the tone for what is about to follow. A house with a charming and beautiful front door is indeed inviting and can become the envy of your friends and neighbours. So, it is very important to remember that when you are planning to remodel your home or are planning to build a new one, not to forget to factor in the decision about the part of your house that everyone will first come into contact with.
When looking for a front door, you will be amazed by the number of choices you will be dealing with. Some of the choices may be products made from wood, composite materials, and Metal. Each of the aforementioned styles has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here is an overview of these three options.
Entry doors must be tough enough to withstand wind, rain, scorching sun, and would-be intruders, yet handsome enough to make a good first impression. Unfortunately, meeting those needs is a tall order for many front doors. Most older ones are made of wood or wood veneer, both of which warp, crack, and delaminate after years of exposure to the elements.
Most manufacturers offer dozens of door styles, and you'll find a broad selection at lumberyards, home centers, and door dealers.
