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A storm’s door purpose is to protect another door from bad weather conditions. It can also help you save some money on energy. Usually, storm doors are made from wood, vinyl and aluminum. We will talk about the pros and cons of each of these.
Pros and cons of vinyl storm doors
The main advantage is that vinyl doors are the least expensive among all 3. They can bought for around $100 and it isn’t a great investment. Scratches and holes are not very visible on vinyl doors. They are rust-free and are great for insulating a door. You can choose from a wide variety of designs and colors.
The main disadvantage is that they aren’t very durable and they will need to be replaced once in a few years. But because of the low price, sometimes it’s more profitable to change the vinyl door then to buy a wood or aluminum one.
Pros and cons of wood storm doors
Wood storm doors have very nice design and can give a nice, sophisticated look. If they are treated right, sealing and painting, they can last for years and they also provide good insulation. They are very durable and are perfect for security storm doors.
The biggest drawback is that they are very sensible to weather damage. Moisture is the biggest enemy as is makes the wood warp and swell. To avoid this, the wood needs proper treatment and maintenance. Also temperature can affect the wood
Pros and cons of aluminum storm doors
Aluminum doors are very visual appealing. The durability is the greatest among all 3. They also offer the highest degree of security. They cannot be damaged by bad weather, and are not affected by temperature and humidity.
The thing is that they are very expensive. They can cost up to $500. Because aluminum is heat conductive, this is not the best way to insulate your house. You can improve this by adding some foam strips or vinyl to the frame.
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