Another cold Connecticut winter is right around the corner, which means homeowners across the state are looking for ways they can make changes to keep their homes warm and comfortable. One of the most common ways that cold air gets into a house during the winter is through leaks around the doors. Installing a storm door or entry door in your Connecticut home can keep cold air out, improve your home’s energy efficiency, and save you money on your winter heating bills. It can also save you money in the summer.
How a Storm Door Can Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
Storm doors are designed to keep cold air out in the winter and to keep warm air out in the summer, significantly improving a house’s energy efficiency. Storm doors are made of several glass panels that reduce heat flow through the door in both winter and summer. The core of a storm door is made of fiberglass, steel with polyurethane, or wood cladding to improve its energy efficiency. Storm doors also have weather fitting and fit more tightly in the frame than standard entry doors.
If your current entry door is made from a lightweight material or is made mostly of glass, adding a storm door can significantly increase your home’s energy efficiency and reduce your winter heating bills. Lighter doors allow heat to escape and emit cold, which contributes to high winter heating bills. A storm door can protect your regular entry door from the elements and create a stronger barrier between the inside of your home and the exterior.
How to Improve Your Existing Entry Door
A storm door will not fix problems you have with your current entry door. If your front door has leaks or is poorly insulated, a storm door may help somewhat, but it will not completely solve the problem. You should add weather stripping to your entry door before you install a new storm door to improve your home’s energy efficiency.
Get a Quote for a Storm Door from Aladdin
Installing a storm door in your Connecticut home can help you keep cold air out in the winter, improve your home’s energy efficiency, and significantly reduce your winter heating bills. Aladdin is a home improvement leader that has been serving Connecticut customers for over 60 years. We have a selection of quality storm doors that can make your home more energy-efficient and save you money.