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Using Storm Doors

Find storm door manufacturers and do a storm door comparison before your purchase

By Kristan Hart
When looking for storm doors, there’s a lot of information to consider. There are differences between aluminum storm doors, wood storm doors and sliding storm doors. Your specific needs, and reputable storm door suppliers, will help determine which one is appropriate for you.

When looking for storm door information for your business, it’s important to look at a variety of storm door suppliers. To find the right options for your business, consider using storm doors in these areas:

1. Using storm doors to let the light in or keep the cold out.

2. Buy storm doors online that you can use indoors or outdoors.

3. Ask suppliers of storm doors about the benefits of pairing your storm door with another door.

 

Use storm doors appropriate for your location

In certain areas of the country, mild weather allows you to let the outdoors inside your business. You can keep your storm door closed and open the screen to let the outdoor air mingle with your indoor air. However, your need for a storm door in a colder climate is completely different. You need a door that keeps the cold air out, but still lets light and heat come into your office.
Try: Loxcreen has a wide selection of storm doors that you can use with or without a screen. Click on the “Doors” category to view their online catalog. You can also find a great selection of Pella storm doors at stores nationwide.

Find storm doors for sale to use inside and outside your business

Storm doors are a great addition on the outside of your business, but you can also use them inside. If you have a room that's noisy, but you still need to see inside that room, install a storm door get rid of the noise while still maintain the open feel you want.
Try: Add a Victorian feel to your business with a storm door from Victoriana East. Kaufmann Window & Door has a more contemporary selection of storm doors that you can use anywhere in your business.

Use a storm door with another door for extra energy efficiency

If your existing door is older, adding a storm door could mean extra energy efficiency that could add up to some significant savings. However, if the storm door would receive direct sunlight for more than three hours every day, it might not be worth it. Heat can trap itself between the storm door and your entry door, possibly causing damage to your entry door and adding unwanted heat to your entryway. Your storm door suppliers can assess your situation to see if the energy efficiency savings add up for you.
Try: An energy efficient storm door by ProVia Door could help boost the energy savings in your home if you use their storm door with your existing entry door. If your storm door would receive too much sunlight, check The U.S. Department of Energy website to see if a low-emissivity coating on the storm door glass would prevent your entryway from becoming a heat trap.

 

  • Custom storm doors, like a hurricane proof storm door, might be a good option for your business. Ask your storm door manufacturer for air, moisture and wind resistant options as part of your storm door package.

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