A national study commissioned by Therma-Tru found that consumers believe an attractive front entrance adds to a home’s curb appeal and can boost its perceived market value.
The study, conducted by an independent research company, found that a home with an enhanced Therma-Tru entryway added to its perceived value by as much as five times the cost of the door itself.*
At a time when homeowners are looking to get the most out of every dollar they spend on their home, installing an attractive new front entryway is a cost-effective investment that can have a big impact.
Test Home 1
3.2% increase in perceived value |
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Test Home 2
6.6% increase in perceived value |
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Test Home 3
6.2% increase in perceived value |
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Test Home 4
4.1% increase in perceived value |
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*Therma-Tru’s National Home Valuation Study was commissioned in 2002 by Therma-Tru and conducted by TNS, an independent provider of Internet-based research and research-based marketing information and counsel.
For the past 25 years, fiberglass has been the most advanced material for entryway doors. Why? It satisfies homeowners by giving them the look of real wood doors and the strength of steel doors, without the compromises of either. In fact, fiberglass doors offer just what homeowners want—the optimum combination of security, energy efficiency, performance and aesthetics. Therma-Tru not only pioneered the fiberglass door category but we continue to lead the industry. Learn about the limitations and advantages of some common door materials below.
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When you’re looking to increase your home’s energy-efficiency you may not think about your doors, but you should! Our doors are built to be as energy-efficient as they are beautiful. You’ll love the way your home looks, in addition enjoying lower energy bills and more comfortable home temperatures.
We have partnered with Therma-Tru® to offer you a wide selection of the most popular doors available today with some incredible added features. Year after year building professionals rank Therma-Tru brand as the one they use most and recognize Therma-Tru as the most innovative company in entry and patio door systems.
Our broad offering of door styles combined with a wide array of paint, stain, glass and hardware options ensures that every homeowner will find an entry door to satisfy their own personal style.
Every replacement entry door is covered by Window World of Huntsville’s remarkable lifetime warranty. There is no better way to make a good first impression on company than a beautifully designed entry door.
Fiberglass doors come with a variety of advantages such as energy-efficiency, cost-effectiveness, scratch resistance, and superior durability. For these, among other reasons, we only offer Fiberglass entry doors at Window World of Huntsville.
To find your optimal entry door size, you’ll need to get a full list of dimensions. Be sure to measure the width, height and thickness of your door frame.
Entry doors can be painted while standing upright or by removing them from their hinges. Begin with a base coat of primer, then apply coats of paint as needed using the color of your choice. Also consider the time of year you choose to paint, as extreme hot or cold temperatures can effect the final paint job.
When you choose Window World for your entry door, you can skip painting altogether! You’ll be able to choose from our vast selection of door colors, including bold and neutral tones.
You can adjust the threshold of your entry door to change the amount of light that passes through the bottom of the door. To adjust the threshold on your entry door, turn the screws depending on the direction that you want to go. To raise the threshold, turn the screws counterclockwise, and to lower the threshold, turn the screws clockwise.
Add weather stripping to your entry door to control excess airflow and provide additional insulation. Some door materials include natural insulation while others don’t. Wood doors, for example, expand or shrink as the temperature fluctuates, so weather stripping wooden doors can be more difficult. Fiberglass doors, on the other hand, can insulate your home more efficiently, as they contain foam. Window World entry doors are installed with weatherstripping seals already in place, so you can rest assured your doors will be insulated from day 1.
To adjust you entry door, follow these simple steps:
1. Cut under the hinge
2. Disconnect the hinge and the jamb
3. Place a piece of cardboard under the hinge
4. Reconnect hinge and jamb