storm doors,quality
#1
storm doors,quality
i would like to replace a storm door. and i want top quality doors, as i have had to replace this same door 3 times because of cheaper materials used in the doors. what is the best door-
wood core?, wood exterior,steel?
larson, and anderson seem good...
any hints?
thanks
lenora
wood core?, wood exterior,steel?
larson, and anderson seem good...
any hints?
thanks
lenora
#2
I have been selling & installing storm doors for 35 years and you can't beat a GOOD quality plain old aluminum storm door. By good I mean heavy guage aluminum, extruded corner gussets and at least 4 bronze bearing hinges. These doors are usually available at window & door specialty shops.
#4
Re: aluminum storm door
Originally posted by lenora
should it be a wood core or foam core? the ones we've installed seem to wear out rather quickly(foam core)
what is a good brand?
should it be a wood core or foam core? the ones we've installed seem to wear out rather quickly(foam core)
what is a good brand?
#5
Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 622
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes
on
0 Posts
I installed a Pella aluminum clad with a wood core. Got it on sale for about 130.00. Has dual closers, one on top and one on bottom which held up to some heavy winds recently. One of the better values I could find. I have seen a Larsen wood core with plastic laminate rot out in a couple years(got hit by alot of rain)
Why so many doors? Is the wind catching them or kids shoving them or are they just flimsy to start? Johnam is right, a good sturdy aluminum door should last longer than most of the stuff on your house. Nothing to rot away and heavy metal will hold up to the stresses put on a door.
Why so many doors? Is the wind catching them or kids shoving them or are they just flimsy to start? Johnam is right, a good sturdy aluminum door should last longer than most of the stuff on your house. Nothing to rot away and heavy metal will hold up to the stresses put on a door.