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Not all Canadian winters are the same, but they tend to be frigid and icy. The last thing you want is for any of that cold area to sneak into your home due to a poorly designed home and lackluster seal. Not only with your home be drafty, but you will see an increase in your heating costs as your house struggles to keep the temperature comfortable.
Knowing what the best front door material is for your home is essential to ensuring your home stays safe and warm during the winter. You might not think that the material your door is made out of has an impact on its quality, but it does.
This guide will cover everything you need to know about front door material options and why you should work with EuroSeal Windows & Doors for your front exterior door.
Many people opt for a fiberglass or wood door for the front of their house. Fiberglass doors have a smooth surface or are sometimes embossed with a texture to look like wood grain. Unfortunately, they can crack under severe impact.
A wood front door provides you with the high-end look that a fiberglass door is trying to achieve. While they do resist wear and tear, they are fairly expensive. They also require regular varnishing or painting to keep looking their best.
Steel entry doors are the premier choice for Canadian homeowners. They are strong, durable, and can withstand major impacts. If you are looking for a front door that gives you excellent security and will keep your house warm during the winter, you will want to go with a steel door.
In addition to being strong, metal front doors provide you with multiple benefits as a homeowner.
Steel front doors maximize how much energy is kept inside your house. Steel can insulate up to five times more efficiently than a wood door.
This is due to the fact steel doors have high-quality insulated foam inside of them. The foam is put into the door in a precise and meticulous process, ensuring maximum results.
Another way steel doors are energy efficient is because the connections and joints in the door are created with high-grade thermal adhesives. The combination of the adhesives and the foam makes a steel front door a major powerhouse for energy savings and retention.
Like we mentioned, steel is an incredibly strong material. Superman is not called the “Man of Steel” for nothing. They can endure a lot of wear and tear and major impacts.
Aluminum or vinyl has a weaker composition, which allows for forced access if a strong amount of force is applied. You can feel safe with a steel front door, knowing that it is giving you and your family the highest level of safety and security.
Steel front doors are long-lasting and durable. They are built and designed to withstand the most extreme of elements and last for many years.
Most steel doors are made with 20 to 26 gauge steel, one of the most reliable and sturdy types available. One of the negative things about wooden doors is they can distort and warp. This is not the case with steel doors, no matter how much moisture is in the air.
Additionally, steel has a high tolerance for harsh weather conditions. It can stand up to gusting wind, fierce rainstorms, and thick snow without any problems.
The only maintenance you will have to keep in mind for your steel entry door is touch-up painting. This only occurs if there is active damage to the door. This makes a steel front door one of the lowest maintenance options available.
We are one of Toronto’s top steel front door manufacturers. Our team of expert craftsmen has handcrafted steel entry doors that are not only secure but also beautifully designed.
Our company has been in the business since 1978, providing homeowners in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area with quality door and window installation. We started as a family-run business and now are a leader in the steel door industry. Being based out of Concord, Ontario, allows us to conveniently provide services throughout the GTA.
When you start working with our manufacturers and installers, we will highlight all the impressive features you will find with our steel doors. During the installation process, we will conduct tests of clearance, sealing, and energy efficiency. You can trust that your door will provide all the benefits you expect with a steel front door.
Toronto’s winters can be brutal. With our steel doors, we use zinc dichromate heavy-duty steel hinges and galvanized rigid steel facings to ensure that your door looks great and stays sealed all year round. Additionally, the hinges and facings are pre-treated, so they are corrosion and rustproof for many years.
Our steel slabs are pre-finished in factory white, giving us a blank canvas. This allows us to customize them with a paint color that fits in with your home’s overall design, or we can keep it looking crisp and just add a finishing layer.
Within the interior of the door, you will find polyurethane insulation. This adds to its structural stability and improves the R-value for our customers. Our steel front doors are high-quality energy-efficient options.
Our steel comes from steel manufacturers right in Ontario and we are proud to work with local companies to bring our customers sturdy and durable doors.
Contact us today to see why our steel doors are the best in the Toronto area.
Now that you know that steel is the top choice for front door material, it is time to explore your options. Euroseal carries a large variety of steel front doors that will coordinate with your home’s decor.
Contact us today to speak with one of our expert team members.
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