Secure storm door lock guard: buying the strongest steel door available is nothing, if the lock can be easily forced. This is why it’s very important not to go cheap and get yourself a good lock, which has a strong lock guard. The lock guard is that movable part which comes over the real lock, preventing thieves from using a drilling machine to break your lock. It also hides the mounting screws, so your lock cannot be destroyed. Make sure your lock guard is made of stainless steel, as you don’t want to deal with rust whatsoever.
Hinges: the more durable they are, the better. The easier they can be manipulated, the better. For example, I’m considering to get more details about those stainless steel bearing hinges from Security Doors Online, because they are very resistant and in the same time very elegant, thanks to the metal cover which hides the screws.
Insulation: not so much a security measure, a good insulation is desirable though, because it helps you save money with electricity. Therefore, when buying storm doors, it would be advisable to seek for fully sealed frames ones.
Automatic door closer: many storm doors manufacturers equip their doors with this handy automation device which makes the door close by itself after you open it.
There are many storm doors manufacturers who take into consideration the security aspect. Larson, EMCO, Andersen, Pella, Shield Iron Works, or Weather King are only a few examples. For instance, the Weather King security doors are all made of heavy-duty 16-gauge steel frame with lock guard, they have an adjustable speed closer for smooth action, and they feature tempered safety glass with weatherstripped aluminum frame, for keeping wind and rain outside your home. The 7″ forged hinges complete with vault pins that interlock with the door frame, so burglars will have a hard time breaking your door.
Last but not least, when buying a security storm door, you could check that it accepts most standard double cylinder deadbolt and keyed knob or lever sets. That’s because you may want to choose your hardwatre by yourself and you want most of the models available to fit.
]]>Such guides for buying and installing a storm door can be found on almost every manufacturer’s website. They are glad to give you such information for free. It is good for their brand awareness. Additionally, many clients would find the installation process too com0plicated, or maybe they just miss the required tools, so they would buy the storm door with installation included, being willing to pay a bit more to get the job done by professionals. The most popular storm doors brands come with lifetime warranty, and they can be made of various materials such as aluminum, aluminum clad wood, fiberglass or vinyl. They can be insulated, and usually they are available in several thicknesses. Of course, storm door prices will be different, according to the choice of material. Some door manufacturers, like Larson Doors, offer custom design storm doors, so you can make it personal, in order to match the other architectural elements of your house. Their door series Life-Core, Value-Core and Vinyl-Clad cover three areas of price, in order to fit every budget. My favorite is the Larson Designer series, because it provides a freedom of choosing so many elements like colors, glass design or handles.
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