Your front door is the entrance to your home. Every time you open that door, cooling or heating can sneak out as well. Once that happens , you will be paying more in your electric bills. Energy efficient doors are the best way to lock heating or cooling in your home and also not pay a lot of money on high electric bills.
You do not have to compromise on the looks of the door to gain an energy efficient door. There are many types of doors available in the market today that are aesthetically nice and they also prevent energy loss from your home. There doors may be a bit pricey than regular doors but the amount of money you will be saving on the electric bill, make them worth it. They can also add to the resale value of your home.
* Hinged doors are better than sliding glass doors to prevent energy loss.
* Many doors now-a-days are insulated with polyurethane core foam as it provides the best protection against energy loss.
* While shopping for a door, look for the R-value. It is a measurement of resistance against energy loss. The higher the R-value, the better energy efficient door.
* Wooden doors look attractive but may not be the best choice when it comes to buying an energy efficient door. Wood composite doors on the other hand have insertion of foam-insulating core. Metal doors usually thought of as cold and uninviting, have come a long way. They are sturdy, secure and well insulated. They usually have an R-value between 4.0 and 8.0 ,which is five times than that of a solid wooden door.