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Incorporating Energy Efficient Doors Into Your Metropolitan Washington, DC Home

Poorly installed exterior doors are the cause of nearly 20 percent of all residential home energy loss. Although your home's front door may be ornate, it also may be the cause of your home's rising energy cost. Homeowners throughout Northern Virginia are feverishly trying to save on home energy cost. Design Pro Exteriors specializes in green and energy efficient design for your home. Our staff has put together an article highlighting the benefits of energy efficient doors.

When choosing exterior doors, homeowners can choose from the following options: wood, steel, or fiberglass. All of these materials are energy efficient in some way. Wood itself is an outstanding insulation with steel and fiberglass doors have foam material inside making them a great energy efficient material. Wood is a beautiful material that comes in a variety of styles but is susceptible to weather damage and can be fairly expensive. Steel doors are a strong and affordable option that will withstand any type of climate. Fiberglass doors are a middle of the road material that is more expensive than steel but less expensive than wood. Fiberglass doors are resistant against warping, denting, and rusting.

Once you have chosen your desired door material, it is extremely important that your exterior door is installed properly. Properly installed doors create a solid seal making it virtually impossible for air to flow freely from the inside out and vice versa. An improper seal will have an adverse effect on your home's energy cost. In order to create an even stronger seal, homeowners may want to look into purchasing door sweeps. Door sweeps attach to the bottom of the door and block all air from freely passing through.

As a final tip, look for doors that have the Energy Star. Energy Star is a government back program that sets certain guidelines for energy efficiency. This is especially true if you are looking for exterior doors that have glass windows. Design Pro offers Energy Star-qualified windows, doors, and skylights to save you energy and money and increase the comfort of your home. Contact us directly today for more information regarding our extensive line of Energy Star products.

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Northern Virginia Home Improvement: Replacement Window and Siding Services

WINDOWS: Custom Window Replacement • Window Replacement • Vinyl Replacement • Skylight Windows • Window Replacement Installation • Insulated Windows • Sunroom Windows • Composite Windows • Fiberglass Windows • Double Hung Windows • Awning Windows • Bay Windows • Casement Windows • Picture Windows • Vinyl Replacement Windows • Window Installation / Replacement • Quality Replacement Windows • Anderson Windows • Pella Windows • Palladian Windows • CertainTeed Windows • Jeld-Wen Windows • Energy Efficient Windows • Energy Star Windows SIDING: Vinyl Siding • Clapboard Siding • Composite Siding • Green Siding • Cedar Siding • Wood Siding • James Hardie Siding • hardie board siding