Replacement Doors And Windows Services – Holliday Home Improvements
While new doors and windows might not be on your renovation list, they could be the perfect solution for your home if it is in dire need of a makeover. Many stylish options are available today to enhance your home’s exterior and interior design. You can also improve the function and form of your home by replacing doors and windows.
What Are Replacement Doors And Windows Services?
Windows and doors are built to last years but will eventually need to be replaced. A home renovation is a great time to replace windows and doors. First, however, it’s essential to pay attention to these signs that doors or windows are losing their integrity and need to be replaced:
- Drafts
- Softening wood
- Broken or cracked glass
- Frames showing signs of rot, cracking, or warping
- Moisture trapped between panes
- Inadequately working locks or handles
- Door frames are exposed to light and air.
Holliday Home Improvements offers replacement doors and windows services! We are the exclusive dealer of Sunrise Windows and Doors, Provia Windows and Doors, and Soft-lite Windows and Doors in Beaufort County, SC. These three companies offer outstanding products and warranties.
There are many types of window and door replacements. Let’s look at each type.
Types Of Replacement Doors
1. Patio Doors
Patio doors and sliding doors are interchangeable terms. They can be used to open up your home and let in light and fresh air. These doors bring the outdoors inside, but without the expense of an extension or conservatory.
Patio doors improve the value and appearance of your home and can also bring a significant improvement to the quality of a family’s life. You can bring the outside world into your home by making it part of your daily life. This will allow more natural light, fresh air, and open-plan living space. In addition, patio doors can be an excellent option for cooling homes during the summer.
Your home’s layout and your goals for the doors will determine which type is best. To help you make a decision, we’ve looked at each type.
Different Types And Styles Of Patio Doors
Patio doors typically have 2-4 panes of glass and a set track that allows them to slide over each other when they open. You can find patio doors of many heights and widths. Some modern designs even have sliding doors as the main feature.
French Patio Doors
French patio doors work best in small spaces. They are composed of two doors that open from the middle, leaving an unobstructed opening when opened. You can open these doors inwards or outwards simultaneously, or both at once. Depending on your home’s aesthetic, you can have it glazed transparent, glazed, or fitted with Georgian bars.
French patio doors have some limitations. They are less suitable for wide openings than bi-fold or sliding doors. This can limit a view. If not secured, they can slam shut in the wind and will require space to open inwards or outwards.
Sliding Patio Doors
Sliding patio doors have 2 or 3 panels that slide and overlap, with one panel remaining in place. They slide on tracks built into the door frame. When opened, they don’t take up much space. They can’t be moved by wind, which can sometimes be a problem with French doors. They can be opened as wide as you need or as little as possible for ventilation. With large glass panes in each section, sliding doors offer uninterrupted outside views. To prevent an intruder from lifting them out, sliding doors should be mounted on anti-lifting tracks.
Bifold Patio Doors
Bifold patio doors are the newest of their kind. They consist of panels that fold in on themselves like a concertina. These doors can be used to replace large sections of walls, so it almost seems like there is no barrier between the indoors and the outdoors.
While bifold doors with open sides offer the best view and access, the sheer number of panels, when closed, can reduce the view. These doors are also more challenging to open and close, so they often come with a traffic door that allows for quick entry or exit when doors are closed completely.
2. Front Entry Doors
An entry door is any door you can use to access your home. You can find these doors in many places in your home, and they can be made of many materials. Although there are many essential differences in the models of entry doors, they all have similar features like knobs and locks. In addition, many types of entry doors have some glass. Although entry doors may be located in other areas of your home, the terms front door and entrance door are frequently used interchangeably.
The entry door is your gateway to your home. It can be a significant feature of your home. Depending on your home, you may need multiple entry doors.
Best Materials For Front Doors
Many doors combine multiple materials, such as steel and fiberglass doors with wood frames. The exterior material has the most significant impact on price, appearance, durability, security, and cost.
Wood Doors
The most popular door material is wood. Wood doors are very versatile and beautiful. Natural-finish stock or custom wood doors are available in oak, cherry walnut, mahogany maple, maple, fir, and pine. Paint-grade doors are also available in softwoods such as western hemlock and pine.
Stock wood doors often have a sandwich of wood-veneer skins and an engineered-wood core. This configuration reduces warping caused by expansion and contraction. As a result, they are a cost-effective alternative to solid-wood doors. A complete wooden door system includes a prehung door in the frame, hinges, locksets, sidelights, and weatherstripping.
Steel Doors
A steel door is the best bet if your top priorities are security and durability. Steel doors are more durable than fiberglass or wood doors and won’t crack or break. In addition, these doors can be pulled with an auto-body repair kit to fix dents or dings.
Steel doors can be the most affordable or as expensive as a wood-door system if it has sidelights and premium hardware.
Steel doors come with an inner frame made of steel or wood. High-density foam insulation is used to fill the cavities in the frame. The surface is usually smooth or embossed with a woodgrain pattern.
Most steel doors have a baked-on polyester coating that must be repainted periodically. Premium versions have a vinyl coating similar to vinyl-clad windows for more excellent weather resistance. On some high-end models, you can even get a stainable wood fiber coating or a laminated-wood veneer.
Prehung steel doors are usually part of prehung systems. If you are lifting an old door off its hinges to hang a new one, remember that steel doors can be purchased with either pre-drilled holes or hinges already attached. The door’s hinge area must match that of the door frame. Some doors have an additional pre-drilled hole that can be used for hinges. This allows for minor adjustments when hanging the door.
If you choose an embossed wood grain for your rails, ensure it runs vertically on the stiles. Also, make sure to check the warranty. For example, manufacturers may void your warranty using an aluminum storm door with a steel door. This is because heat buildup between doors can cause the finish to peel.
Fiberglass-Composite Doors
Fiberglass-composite doors can withstand harsh climates and are maintenance-free. They mimic the appearance of wood and can be stained to match oak, cherry, or walnut. A framework of wooden stiles, rails, and wood edges is found beneath the molded surface. The framework’s voids are filled with polyurethane foam insulation.
Fiberglass-composite doors come with extended warranties. Unfortunately, installation can hurt longevity, so these extended warranties are usually only available for complete entry systems that include a frame.
Another plus is affordability. Like steel doors, ensure that the embossed wood grain pattern runs horizontally along the rails and vertically along with the stiles. This will mimic natural wood grain. If installing the door only, make sure that the hinges match the existing frame.
Aluminum Doors
Like steel doors, aluminum doors use an insulation core covered by a metal skin. Aluminum doors are sold only through authorized dealers, unlike other door systems. Each one is made to fit your opening.
Manufacturers have many options. The baked-on enamel finish on aluminum doors means that they don’t need to be painted and won’t rust. This is why there are 20-year warranties. In addition, aluminum storm doors can be customized to match your door’s color and style. However, these benefits are not cheap.
Entry Doors offer the best opportunity to add decorative glass accents to most homes.
Types Of Replacement Windows
1. Crank Windows
A crank window is also known as a casement or casement window. It hinges on the sides and opens to the right or left. They have a handle that turns the support arm of the window inward, hence the name crank windows.
When maximum ventilation is required, casement windows are often used. To make it easier to open and close, they can be placed over obstructions like a sink in a kitchen. For a dramatic look inside or out, crank windows can also be used in sunrooms and sitting rooms.
2. Windows For Egress
In case of emergency, an egress window can be the type of window you will need in your house. Its literal meaning is “to emerge” or “a path out.” You need to install it in your basement, along with all bedrooms. It can provide an exit for you or your family members. However, it must meet specific requirements set forth by law and the IRC.
It is crucial to have one egress window installed in your basement. If it isn’t large enough, you can remodel it. It should be well-lubricated, so it is easy to open and close. There are many options for egress windows. These include double- and single-hung windows, casement windows, and skylight windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Gets Replaced When You Replace Windows?
The glass or moving parts get replaced when you replace a window. Replacement windows cannot be a complete replacement. To reflect this, replacement windows can be called insert windows or pocket windows.
How Often Should You Replace Your Windows And Doors?
You should replace your windows and doors every 15 to 20 years. Vinyl windows are typically covered by a warranty of 20-25 years. This is basically a guarantee that the product will last for at least twenty-five years.
What Are Doors And Windows Called?
Doors and windows are called fenestration. This was originally an architectural term that refers to the arrangement of windows and doors in a wall. It has become the industry standard for windows, skylights, doors, and other glazed openings. The Latin word “fenestra” means window.
Professional Door And Window Installation
Holliday Home Improvements is the right company to call if you need to replace Door And Window Installation. Clients will feel confident that the job is done correctly and at the right cost. Our window and door replacement services are of the highest quality. We will help you select the right products for your home and lifestyle. Contact us to discover more benefits of replacing your windows and doors.
Contact Holliday Home Improvements At
(843) 689-2140 To Schedule A Consultation!
Holliday Home Improvements
138 Burnt Church Road, Suite I,
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 689-2140
