Energy Efficient Doors

Doors not only beautify our homes, Energy Efficient Doors that are properly installed also save us Energy and Money!

When looking for replacement doors, make sure they are energy efficient or can support a draft dodger. There are a lot of different options out there to choose from. Some are energy efficient and some are not. Here are some tips on what to look for when you're shopping for Energy Efficient Doors.

Choose an Energy Efficient Material

Three very common energy efficient materials are wood, steel and fiberglass. Wood itself is an excellent insulation. Steel and fiberglass doors have an insulating foam material inside making them Energy Efficient.

Wood Doors are beautiful but are susceptible to weather damage and are fairly expensive.

Steel Doors are strong, affordable and resist warping.

Fiberglass Doors are more expensive than steel, less expensive than wood and are resistant to warping, denting and rusting.

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Proper Installation Is A Must

Door Sweeps

Draft Dodger

Look for Energy Star

This is a government-backed program helping individuals and businesses protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Energy Star Doors meet strict energy efficiency guidelines and save energy and money.

Note: all Energy Star Doors are Energy Efficient. Still, some are better than others so compare them carefully.

Choose Energy Efficient Glass

R Value
The R Value tells you how resistant to heat the glass is. The higher the R value, the more resistant the glass.

U value
The U value tells you how much heat passes through the glass. A lower U value means less heat gets through.

Low Emissivity or Low E Coating
A Low E coating limits the amount of heat that passes through the glass. The lower the rating, the better the insulation.

Note: low E coatings do not prevent your drapes and furniture from fading.

Summary: for maximum energy efficiency, you're looking for a high
R Value, a low U Value and a Low E Coating.

Double Paned Glass
The double panes offer better insulation than single panes.

Once you’ve got your Energy Efficient Door properly installed you can enjoy the beauty and energy savings it will provide for years to come.

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