Security is of a high priority for many homeowners and old front and back doors give criminals the perfect way to break into your home. Furthermore, old doors can make your home look outdated and a potential target for thieves. If your front door is getting a bit old, it may be time to replace it. But how do you know when you need to get new doors on your home?
Here are 5 signs it might be time to replace your home’s exterior doors.
You feel draughts around your doors
Sometimes a cool breeze can be nice, but you don’t want your door letting in cold air throughout the winter. If you walk past your door and feel any kind of draught, it may be that your door has warped or the seals are no longer effective. This is a key sign you need to get new front doors.
Your doors show signs of age
You probably know if your doors are getting a bit old. Do they tend to get stuck or squeak when you open them? If your doors aren’t functioning properly, this could be a safety risk as you could get locked in or out of your home, which is convenient at best but can be dangerous in the event of an emergency.
You have high energy bills
High energy bills are a sign that you need to replace your doors. Gaps can form between your door and the frame which eventually will drive your energy bills up due to loss of heat through the gaps. If you find a sudden spike in your energy bills you may need to replace your front doors with aluminium doors from professional door fitters.
Your doors are warped or cracked
If you find your doors have changed shape, don’t shut properly or seem structurally weak, this is something that needs your attention. Wooden doors are particularly prone to this, which is why many people opt for aluminium doors as a replacement.
They don’t look as you want them to
Your front doors are the first thing people see when they come into your home and your patio doors determine the look of your garden. If you don’t like the look of your doors, perhaps you should update your home with something new.
For door fitters that can install aluminium doors, front doors, patio doors and more, get in touch with AKN Home Improvements. We’re here to help.