The government has strict criteria when it comes to what makes doors energy efficient. In addition to adding an extra dash of style to your home, they should prevent the worst of the wind and cold from penetrating the interior during the winter months and keep the hot air out during the summertime.
This extra layer of protection allows you to keep the interior at the temperature you find most comfortable – all without spending a fortune on heating and cooling.
For a door to receive an energy star rating from the government, it must meet 3 requirements:
- If the door has any glass, that glass must have multiple panes
- The doors core must contain specific, energy efficient materials, such as wood cladding, polyurethane foam, or fiberglass
- It must have weather stripping to keep the door tightly sealed to the frame
Keeping the interior of your home comfortable represents just one of the things you have to worry about when it comes to choosing the right doors. Living in a high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ), you also require energy efficient doors that can withstand both high speeds and flying debris.
Many homeowners do a great job equipping their home with energy efficient doors at the main access points, but often fail to consider their patio doors. Deciding to equip your home with energy efficient patio doors doesn’t mean sacrificing style, usability, security, or even your view. There’s a wide range of styles for you to choose from when it’s time to update your patio doors.
If you’re looking to update your current doors with something more reliable and energy efficient, here are 4 types of energy efficient doors that perform very well in Florida’s unique weather conditions: vinyl impact sliding glass doors, impact aluminum french doors, aluminum sliding glass doors, and aluminum sliding glass doors.
These options offer lower heating/cooling costs and help protect your home during the most violent storms.
Bertha Sliding Glass Door 623 Series
This door has several features that homeowners enjoy, including:
- Strong, energy efficient and maximum airtightness: Multi-chambered frame with double weather-stripping
- Snap on covers conceal fastener installation which gives it a high-class look
- 2-point locking system and optional keyed handle set which provides an extra level of security
French Door 5000 Series
The Impact Aluminum French Door provides a high level of security and efficiency that give you peace of mind.
Special features include:
- Multi-point lock with a double throw bolt design
- Double veined felts ensure silence each time the doors are opened and closed
- Insulated glass option
Sliding Glass Door FD8100
For patios that experience a great deal of water, we strongly recommend this door. Not only is this door energy efficient, but it’s also designed in such a way that it sheds water, which in turn reduces the amount of maintenance and repair work your patio and the wall surrounding the door need.
The enhanced water shedding ability equals a direct reduction in water damage. This particular door is easy to use, extremely durable, and easily installed. This door has the distinction of being attractive, leak-proof, and durable.
Features include:
- Weep holes that are built directly into the track
- 2-point locking system for additional home security
- Stainless steel dual tandem rollers with precision ground bearings
Sliding Glass Door 6000 Series
Don’t assume that a tight budget means going without energy efficient sliding glass doors. You’ll find the 6000 Series doors to be an attractive, reliable, high quality option that won’t break the bank. These energy efficient doors are designed to complement a wide variety of styles, lower your utility bills, keep you home safe during a storm, and are very affordable.
Features and benefits:
- Easily adaptable for retrofit applications
- Keyed Apollo handle set option provides additional home security
- Stainless steel which resists corrosion
- Strong glass
- 3 grid option
- Bypass or pocket styles available
Contact Eastern Architectural Systems (EAS) for additional information about how our energy efficient doors improve your home!
