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:
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.
This door has several features that homeowners enjoy, including:
The Impact Aluminum French Door provides a high level of security and efficiency that give you peace of mind.
Special features include:
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:
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:
Contact Eastern Architectural Systems (EAS) for additional information about how our energy efficient doors improve your home!