Add Value To Your Home With Good Exterior Front Doors
If you want to make a good first impression, invest in attractive and contemporary exterior front doors. Studies showed that an enhanced and attractive front door can boost the perceived value of your home by almost 6.6 percent. The study also showed the importance of a front door on the first impression of potential homebuyers.
Some of the basic things to consider when choosing a front door are materials that could withstand harsh climates and constant use, appearance and performance. Here are some examples of exterior front doors from online retailers:
Classic-Craft American by ThermaTru Doors:
This design is part of the company’s American Style Collection for its Fiberglass Entry Door Systems. The door is inspired by the early 1900s residential architectural style. It complements various popular residential designs, including bungalow, arts and crafts, colonial revival and cottage styles. It is constructed with the company’s exclusive AccuGrain technology resulting in high-grade wood appearance with the strength and durability of fiberglass. This door looks and feels like a real wood entry door. It features square edges made in solid wood, architecturally correct rails, panels and stiles. This door is resistant against cracking, rotting and splitting.
Mega Mahogany 3003 Single Door by Nick’s Building Supply Inc.:
This single-style door features a triple-glazes glass, black caming glue chip, 4 and 9/16 inches jamb, 2-inch extension jambs and 14 inches sidelights/transom. The doors are constructed with African Sapele mahogany and double bored for locks. The 3 feet by 7 feet model retails at $2195, 3 feet and 8 feet model by $2395 and 3 feet and 6 inches by 8 feet at $2595. The complete set includes 2 inches brickmold and 3 and ½ inches casing.
Wrought Iron Doors by Doors and Accessories:
The company has been manufacturing all types of iron door designs, including wrought iron. It also creates wood and iron doors and iron arched doors. It offers two iron door designs; operable iron and iron insert. The operable iron is an outswing type with the glass remaining stationary. The iron insert has an inswing glass door while the iron remains stationary. All the iron doors can be customized at your desired size. You could also ask for insulated glass or other types of glass textures that will lessen visibility. This door will greatly enhance the appearance of your house while at the same time, add a sense of security.
Contemporary Series Solid Wood Entry Door by Doors for Builders Inc.:
This wood-finish, mahogany double front door has external dimensions of 73 by ¼ inches by 98 inches by 4 and 9/16 inches. This door takes advantage of the company’s modern manufacturing and craftsmanship. Unlike other front doors, the Doors for Builders entrance doors will not age prematurely because they are adequately treated and finished to protect them against the weather and constant use. This door is available at doorsforbuilders.com under model number DB-985 for $4,499.
Front Entry Doors by Manor House Doors:
Manor House offers a range of front entry doors, wood entry doors and exterior wood doors at reduced prices. Some of them are 7/8 Lite-6801 in unfinished mahogany for $799, 2 panel-2082 pre-finished Knotty Alder for only $1,499 and 6-Lite Curved-5556 unfinished mahogany for $1,199.
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