When getting your door replaced you should consider these five key factors. The first important piece to getting the perfect replacement door for your home is the style of your door. There are many different styles or types of doors out there such as; solid wood, fiberglass, steel, and PVC. The second key factor you should consider when replacing your door is the paint. Are you someone who loves a good DIY project or would you rather have the manufacturer paint your new replacement door? The third key factor you should consider is the hardware. Hardware comes in different styles, colors, and sizes. The fourth factor also to take into account is glass. The glass in new door replacements comes in all different styles as well. Lastly, and most importantly is the installation of the door replacement.

Styles of Door Replacement

There are a good amount of different styles of replacement doors out there. When replacing your front or rear door, choosing which style can sometimes be overwhelming. Susquehanna Valley Door and Window send their customer a door brochure via email. Having a visual brochure to reference definitely will help aid you in making the right choice. If you are looking for a solid wood door option for replacement there are several options to choose from.

There is the Classic-Craft American style, Classic-Craft Mahogany, Classic-Craft Rustic, Classic-Craft Oak, and Classic-Craft Canvas.

The most popular style of window replacement lancaster at Susquehanna Valley Door and Window is the fiberglass door. Fiberglass doors do not shrink, warp, split, crack, or delaminate. They are ideal for harsh or humid climates.

Fiberglass doors last so long and usually come along with long warranties (20 years). Steel doors are the least expensive. Steel doors require little maintenance and are energy efficient. Adding glass to a steel door may have the potential to lower energy efficiency. Lastly, PVC doors look like painted wood doors, but without the maintenance required for the absorbent, natural fibers of the wood.

Paint

Paint can play a major factor in your new door replacement. It is usually the highest ticketed reason why door replacement can be so expensive. At Susquehanna Valley Door and Window, they give you the option if you want to paint the door yourself or if you would like the manufacturer to do it. Most customers usually have the door ordered in the color paint of their choice. But if you are someone who enjoys a good DIY project painting the door yourself can save you a good amount of money. There are a lot of paint choices you can choose from such as black, forest green, fire engine red, sandalwood, and white (the list goes on). Susquehanna Valley Door and Window use environmentally friendly, water-based finish that provides proven durability during all weather conditions. Having the manufacturer paint your door does guarantee long-lasting vibrancy, expanded color and gloss retention, and high abrasion and humidity resistance. Another great benefit of having the manufacturer paint your replacement door is it is backed by a 10-year warranty.

Hardware

Door knobs, deadbolts, and lock-set undergo a lot of wear and tear due to regular usage. You want to make sure when replacing your door you choose the correct hardware that goes along with the style of door you choose. Hardware is essential for your home's security so it's definitely important to replace this along with door replacement. When choosing your hardware you first want to choose your knob, lever, or handleset. After choosing your hardware you want to pick the color hardware. Color options include plymouth, jazz, orbit, and georgian.

Glass

Glass is a very important piece when it comes to a new replacement door and window. Glass in your door can also make the cost go up in price. You can get a full glass door, half glass door, or you may even have glass sidelights that need to be replaced as well. Clear glass is the least expensive. Decorative glass in between the two glass panes is what can make the cost of your door go up. When choosing glass there are a number of glass options available such as energy-efficient low-E glass, durable impact-resistant glass, and textured obscure and decorative glass for privacy. There is a glass style out there for everyone to meet their design and privacy needs.

Installation

Choosing the right person to install your new replacement door is vital. You can spend a good amount of money on a brand new door and have it installed incorrectly. Susquehanna Valley Door and Window take their time and installs a really great quality of work. Something else to consider when getting a new door replacement is the measurements. If measured incorrectly, it can throw off the entire project. Susquehanna Valley Door and Window truly cares about their work and want to make their customers happy. Having installers that care about the quality of the door, along with the installation is important.