The main entry door is just as important as other exterior parts of your home that protect you from the elements, including your roofing system. And just like those other parts, doors are exposed to the elements to some degree. An old door might be less secure and even less energy-efficient than a new one, so it’s important to think about replacing it.
Even if your door is not as battered, over time you might grow tired of looking at it. When that time comes and you decide to replace your main entry door, it’s a good idea to consider double entry doors.
Double entry doors offer some advantages:
Better Suited for Big Houses
If you have a big home, a single entry door might appear dwarfed by the large structure. If you’re all about the curb appeal of your home, you can’t go wrong with a double entry door.
Larger Access Point
Whether you’re moving large furniture or opening your home to guests during a house party, double entry doors provide unhampered access into your home.
Better Suited for Certain House Styles
Some houses were designed with double entry doors in mind. One good example is the Dutch Colonial. If you would like to recreate this home architecture, double entry doors are a must.
Perfect for Large Interior Access Halls
Why make your door a bottleneck are when you have a spacious interior access hall? With a double entry door, the flow of traffic from the door to the access hall is smoother and more natural.
More Lighting
Double entry doors with large glass accents introduce more light into your home. It’s almost like asking your roofing contractor to install a roof with a skylight to make your home brighter and airier.
More Regal Appearance
There are many single entry doors that look charming, appealing, and even grand. But no single entry door has the regal appearance and aesthetic qualities of a big, double entry door.
All those nice things being said, however, double entry doors do have some disadvantages, as well:
- You can’t install a double entry door if there is not enough space for anything other than a single entry door.
- If your home is too small, the size of a double entry door might be overwhelming.
- Double entry doors cost more than single entry doors.
- If daylighting is your concern, you can also get sidelights or transom windows instead of changing your single entry door.
Get in touch with Lask Exterior Solutions, LLC, for more information on double entry doors. We are also professional roofers. Call us today at (815) 964-2220 or leave us a message. We offer our exterior solutions to homeowners in Rockford, IL.