You may hear the term Front Door Sidelights but do you actually know what it means? If you do know what this means you are ahead of the curve. When I was first learning about new doors I had no idea what Sidelights were. After a bit of research I am now an expert on Sidelights and you can be too. Just read the article and you’ll be well informed too.
To make things simple let’s first define what Sidelights are with a brief summary . . .
A sidelight in a building is a window, usually with a vertical emphasis, that flanks a door or a larger window. Sidelights are narrow, usually stationary and found immediately adjacent doorways.
The actual dictionary definition of a sidelight is: a narrow window or pane of glass set alongside a door or larger window.
So you see sidelights are not so tricky to understand. They are actually quite easy to understand on the whole. They are just vertical windows placed on the side of doors. There are many benefits to sidelights in the home which we’ll discuss in the rest of the article.
Natural Light
Sidelights are a great way to bring natural light into a space when there is little outdoor light available. We’re not saying they are huge windows which will add tons of sunshine, but they do allow in enough light to brighten the doorway and its surrounding areas. There are other benefits as well like being able to see who comes knocking at your door. Not to mention these windows are great for children and pets because they provide visibility along with safety.
Energy Efficient
Sidelights do not make your home any less energy efficient. In fact, the door and sidelights were engineered for energy efficiency and durability. Our entry doors are 2.5’’ thick, have a dual perimeter seal, insulation channels, and custom bottom sweeps. Not to mention the glass inside the doors and sidelights are tempered. Our entire line of entry doors are the most energy efficient on the market today even winning energy star partner of the year for efficiency.
Aesthetically Pleasing
Exterior doors don’t have to be plain like they used to be. Door Styles with Sidelights can add a pop of personality and color to any front door. You get to design the door from the ground up and the sidelight styles too. You can even choose from our line of custom stained glass to get an even more custom look. Check out this picture below to see how amazing sidelights can look inside a door.
You can choose from hundreds of options like this to make your sidelight door combination totally unique and you.
In Conclusion, sidelights are small windows on the side of a door that add style and natural light into a home. You can get sidelight styles with any new Conservation Construction door. Sidelights don’t make our doors any less energy efficient. Get a free quote today! Thanks for reading.