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Think About Getting Storm-Resistant Entry Doors

24 February 2023

Arthur Menard

Living in an area prone to severe weather like hurricanes or tornadoes means your house can be subjected to high winds. Those winds can also pick up debris which can end up being thrown at your home with a lot of force. The debris can do a lot of damage, like breaking windows, going through walls, and knocking down doors. If the debris damages your house and leaves an opening, the high winds can then get into your house and cause damage, like pulling your roof off. One way to help prevent this is to use as many storm-resistant parts on your home as possible. Those parts can include storm-resistant entry doors.

Entry Doors

These doors are the ones that are used for the entrances to your home. They should already be sturdier than the doors inside your home, which are often hollow. The doors can be made of metal or wood and may be filled with insulation. They can also be decorative or utilitarian, depending on your personal choice. Why should you choose to use a storm-resistant entry door on your home?

Added Security

Not only are these doors resistant to the force that high winds can exert but they are also more secure. That means they are harder to break into, which can help keep your family safe even when there is no storm. A door designed to be hurricane or tornado resistant is generally heavier and sturdier. It isn't going to be so heavy that you can't easily open it, but having a slightly heavier door makes it harder for the wind to blow open. That also makes it harder for somebody to push open from the outside.

Lower Homeowner's Insurance

Homeowner's insurance covers the damage that can happen to your home during a severe storm. You can get discounts on your monthly insurance premiums by doing things that will make your house less prone to damage because of those storms. That can include adding a storm-resistant entry door. The more of these features you add to your home, including storm-resistant windows and roof tie-downs, the more likely you are to save money on your insurance.

Living in a place prone to storms like hurricanes and tornadoes means you should do what you can to make your house safer. One of the things you can do is to look into installing storm-resistant entry doors. There is a wide variety that you can choose from, including decorative doors.  

For more info about entry door installation, contact a local company. 

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