5 Ways Quality Matters for Entry Doors

When you’re talking about entry doors in Kensington, CA, you will notice a significant range of prices. It can be tempting to immediately consider the cheapest entry doors you can find, but that’s not going to do your home or yourself any good. Sure, they will be new and they might look fine, but quality does matter, a lot, when it comes to entry doors. 

Below are 5 ways (or reasons) why quality matters when it comes to your entry doors. 

Security.

Perhaps the most important is security. You want your home and your family to feel secure. You also want to protect your assets (such as your furniture and other items that you have in it) and the best way to do that is to ensure you have the optimal security for your home. 

You could install a security system and an alarm, but it doesn’t take long for someone to abscond with your personal possessions once they get in. If they can get in easily (because of cheap quality doors), you’re basically leaving the door open for them.  

Safety.

While some people would consider safety to be the same as security, it’s not. Safety refers to more than just preventing someone from breaking into your home. It refers to protecting your family from the risk of a fire and other issues. 

High quality doors will help to keep your home and family as safe as possible, not just from smoke and other risks, but also from cold temperatures outside. Did you know that 40 percent of your heat and cool air escapes through old, drafty windows and doors? That’s not going to keep you or your family safe. 

Style.

When you purchase cheap replacement doors, you’re not going to be taking advantage of the different styles that more well made replacement doors offer. Don’t fall into the trap of being tempted by the cheapest entry doors you can find. You may end up choosing the cheapest entry doors, and if you’re happy with your decision, that’s fine, but be sure to look at all of the various styles you could choose from. 

Curb appeal.

Curb appeal is so important when it comes to boosting the value of your home. When someone (a potential homebuyer, if you’re looking to sell, or a guest) pulls into your driveway, you want to have your home look its best, right? 

That’s curb appeal and the entry doors can make a significant impact on that curb appeal. 

Comfort.

Finally, the most important thing for any homeowner is comfort. If you pull into your driveway after a long, hard day at work and you’re not pleased with the look of your home, if you struggle to open your entry door because it’s old and warped, or notice how cracked and loose it is, you’re not going to be as comfortable as you could or should be. 

Any of these 5 reasons should be enough to highlight how important quality is for entry doors. 

Call A-Taylor Made Window today at 510-559-5530 or come by our showroom at 5327 Jacuzzi St. #5E, Richmond, CA 94804 for more information.