Storm Doors Serve A Number Of Purposes When Installed On Your Home

Storm doors let light into your home when the main door is open and of course in warm weather the screen keeps the insects out while letting cool air in or the warm house air out.

The also keep the the main door protected. Moisture from rain and snow is prevented from getting to the main door thus extending the life on the finish on the main door.

The storm door is also a first defense against any drafts that may get through the main door.

You will find a wide variety of doors at your local hardware store. The medium to high quality doors are excellent choices. As the quality of the door goes up so does the quality of the hardware usually.

The most common doors are made of aluminum and they come in several different colors. There are some fancy wood doors available too.

Here's how to install a common storm door.