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viewThe exterior doors in your home do more than just separate your interior from the outside world; they also make a statement and can even change how you live day-to-day. Exterior folding doors are often used between primary interior living spaces, such as family and living rooms, and outdoor locations, like a patio or yard. Typically, the doors feature large panes of glass, allowing a substantial of natural light to enter your home, and even as a way to support an indoor / outdoor lifestyle.
Exterior folding doors can feature frames constructed from a variety of materials, including, but not limited to:
Each option brings with it various benefits and drawbacks, and can come in at different price points. However, attractive and functional options can be found in almost any material, so you don’t necessarily have to sacrifice style regardless of what you choose.
The amount of maintenance that is required to keep your exterior folding doors in ideal shape is primarily dictated by the frame material used. Aluminum is one of the least labor intensive, when it comes to maintaining its look and general integrity, as it doesn’t require any painting or sealing, making them ideal if you don’t want a lot of upkeep. Vinyl is not considered high maintenance but will start to show signs of age with time.
The material is prone to yellowing and can warp, particularly when exposed to the elements. Wood external folding doors have significantly higher maintenance requirements, as the wood must be painted or sealed regularly to ensure it stands the test of time. Additionally, they can be prone to warping when exposed to extreme temperatures or higher moisture levels. But, if you truly prefer the look of wood, nothing quite replicates the real thing.
Exterior folding doors can be found in a range of styles, making them appropriate for nearly any home. Many of the frames are quite simple, so much of the perceived style is based on the material used, allowing them to blend with multiple types of architecture including contemporary, Craftsman, Victorian, ranch, or rustic. Additionally, since the glass is generally clear, it also is appropriate for almost any era home.
When choosing the right exterior folding door style is a primary concern, examine some of the other features of your home or refer to architectural norms. The focus should be on selecting exterior folding doors that are respectful of your home’s overall design, allowing you to create a cohesive look.
Since exterior folding doors feature a substantial amount of glass, some heat transfer should be expected. However, you can mitigate any loss or gain by selecting doors with the right features. Most of the options will feature standard glazing, though upgrades, like double or triple glazing and UV coatings, may be available that help improve energy efficiency.
Additionally, the frame material can play a large role in how much heat transfer you experience, with wood providing the best thermal insulation in most cases. However, other features, like door seals, are also factors, as spaces between the door panels or the door and floor, walls, or ceiling can allow outside air to enter your home and vice versa. Choosing an energy efficient door is worth the investment, as it will save you money on your utility bills over the long-term, so don’t ignore this factor when making a purchase.
Most entry doors open inward and there is a good reason for this. You don't want the hinge pins exposed on the outside for burglars to be able to easily remove your door. That being said, some doors do open outward it is just not recommended.
This will depend on whether you are making a new opening or using an existing one. This is a project that can be a do-it-yourself project but you should have some home repair knowledge. If you aren't familiar with repair work you can contract someone to do it for you.
Brickmold can be used on your door or on a casing for a window. It is used for homes and business that have an exterior that is brick. The molding is placed around the window or door and then the brick buts up against the Brickmold providing a finished look.
This process is actually a pretty simple one. Go up to your door and then see which hand is near the knob. If the knob is by your left hand then the door had a left-hand swing. If your right hand is near the knob it is a right-hand swing.
When your back is against the door’s jamb, your right-hand will be near the knob if it is a right-swing door. Your left-hand will be near the knob if it is a left-swing door.
You will take the hinges off the door. Then, take the latch plate out. Measure hinge mortises height. Mark new hinge mortises height on other side of your door. Put hinges on new hinge mortises. Reattach the door and faceplate.
In all standards, yes, an exterior door could swing out. However, they aren’t made that way because it would be considered a safety issue for your home or business, since the hinges would be exposed.
There are left and right hand exterior doors. The right hand exterior door just means that if your back was facing the door jamb and your right hand was near the doorknob, that would be right-swing or right-hand.
A right-hand entry exterior door can be easily explained. Face your back to the door jamb. Is your right-hand near your doorknob? If so, you have a right-hand entry exterior door.
The average price of an exterior door can range widely. They can be as low as $150 and as expensive as $2500. The price varies based on different styles, durability, brand and more.
If you just need to make a simple door, making a hinged door from plywood is the simplest door you can make, outside of hanging a sheet in the doorway. A hinged plywood door is the perfect quick fix for an exterior building that needs to be sealed, whether it be a simple shed or even a treehouse. This probably isn’t a project for first-timers, but if you’re comfortable using a circular saw and a sander, it will be a cinch. Here’s how to make your hinged door.
Door trims usually surround your exterior and interior doors and openings to entryways or hallways. When you prepare your exterior door trim for paint, ensure that you have gathered all of the supplies or tools and readied them before painting. Although painting a door trim will not consume a lot of time, it often requires plenty of tedious preparation that relies heavily on the condition of the door trim; it will help ensure your paint job looks great. Follow the steps outlined below to ensure your trim looks smooth, fresh and crisp and you get professional results.
We have all encountered doors and door frames that have seen better days. However, age, prolonged exposure to moisture or forced entry can all cause serious damage to your door frame (also called the door jamb), which can cause your door to malfunction.
Repairing and replacing a broken or damaged door frame is a job that can range from a simple and quick fix to one that requires a bit more handiwork; it depends on how your door was damaged and how you would like to fix it.
When it comes to commercial doors, there are so many options to choose from that it can be a little intimidating. You can choose from a variety of materials and looks, but choosing the right door mainly depends on its location in the building and your budget. Generally, there are three main places where commercial exterior doors are used. Each of these areas has different needs which in turn, has different requirements when it comes to doors. Before purchasing a new door, doing a little research to see what the best choices are for the building’s particular needs will help you identify what the best offers are in your price range. Like the saying goes, measure twice but cut once; checking out the options before you buy will help you to make the best investment. read more
When you walk up to a front door with glass panels on the side of the door you are seeing a home with sidelights. Exterior doors with sidelights add unique appeal to your home’s entrance way, but also bring enhanced views of the outside and add the beauty of natural lighting inside the home. Entrances featuring doors with sidelights add value and prestige to the neighborhood and definitely add value to the home. The narrow panes of glass attach to one or either side of the entry door, available for installation on any type of exterior door, regardless of material, size, or other factors. Typical sidelights size is 12-inches, although custom-made sizes are also available. The glass in the sidelights is one of the most important decisions to make when adding the product to your entrance door primarily due to its value-added feature of reducing energy costs, while allowing a lot of sunlight into the space. The appearance, efficiency, and visibility are all affected by the glass, as well as the longevity and durability of the sidelights. read more
The front entrance is usually the focal point of most home facades and the external door is its most important and prized asset. Dressed elegantly with a handsome knocker and nice lockset, the front door extends a warm welcome to your guests and neighbors while discouraging thieves and intruders and keeping out extreme weather. Front doors are the first thing we touch after arriving home and the last when we go outside. Therefore, it is understandable why most home owners still prefer doors made of wood. No other material matches its satisfying heft or warmth. Moreover, wooden doors offer a variety of design options that others do not. Wooden exterior doors can be easily custom crafted in almost any size or shape and include any type of molding profile, glazing option, panel configuration or carving that you can imagine. The chief complaint against wooden doors has been they can warp because they were often made of solid wood panels. Especially during the last 25 years, most doors manufacturers have started crafting the wooden entry doors using glued and engineered-wood cores which help overcome the tendency of solid wood to twist and warp. The handsome exterior layer acts as a thick protective veneer which enhances its durability. read more
