Learn Front Door Terminology
Front doors have many jobs- visual appeal, security, reliable and safe entry and exit. There are so many parts to a door that make this happen. Do you think you know them all? It’s all of these parts engineered in the door that make it energy efficient and durable for life. Keep reading to learn more about the parts of a Front Door!
Side Lites
Side lites are vertical pieces of glass placed on the sides of an entry door to add more natural light to your home. Full light sidelights allow in the most light, but you can customize yours to your liking. Discover how sidelights can compliment your entry door design. If you are one to like more natural light in your home, this is a great option and it’s no less safe than getting a traditional design.
Embossing
To emboss the door is to carve, mold, or stamp a design on (a surface of the door) so that it stands out. You may already have a door that is embossed. At Conservation Construction we do custom embossing in hundreds of different patterns so you can truly get an elegant look for your entryway. Most new Front Entry Doors have embossing.
Hardware
The entry door hardware is the lock and handleset installed on any exterior door that leads into the home. To ensure basic functionality and style, our entry doors include different types of doorknobs, levers, and locks. You can pick custom hardware in a multitude of finishes. You can even customize your lock. Choose from traditional keys or keyless entry systems when you choose a door from Conservation Construction.
Glass Options
Custom glass is a rather standard feature in new front entry doors. At Conservation Construction this glass comes in many different customizations. You can pick colored glass, fogged, and so much more. The glass does add visual interest to a door.
Core
Every front door has some sort of core to it. This is the inside of the door that creates the barrier of insulation between the outside panel and the inside panel of the door. At Conservation Construction we use a solid core that is filled with foam to ensure utmost energy efficiency and protection against air infiltration.
Sill
The piece at the bottom of a door is called a sill. Door sills help prevent air and water from getting in your home. At Conservation Construction we also use a specialty custom bottom sweep which prevents even better against outside debris getting into your home.
Paint
The paint of the door may seem obvious, but if poor paint is used on a door it can drag down the energy efficiency of the door and chip easily, breaking down to wear and tear over time. We use a special durafuse color technology that binds the color to the door for better overall durability, scratch resistance, and fade resistance.
Takeaways
We hope you’ve learned tons of information about the different components of a Front Door. Finally, you can customize your door for design and energy efficiency at Conservation Construction. You can choose from custom embossing, glass options, hardware, and color. It’s all the parts of the door mentioned above that gives your door longevity and energy efficiency. Get your free quote for a new front door by clicking here.