You may be one of the millions of people across the country who try to save a few dollars by taking on their own home improvement projects. If you have the tools, experience, and resources, this can be a great way to save some cash. However, if you’re dealing with a serious installation process, like door installation, the money you save could cost you in the long run.
At Progressive Insulation & Windows we’re as proud of our installation experts as we are of the products and materials we use. We understand that you want to save money, which is why we work to provide the most competitive prices we can. You can try to install your own front door but, in our experience, there are numerous ways it could come back to haunt you. We suggest that before you decide to do your own installation, you consider that these four things could be inevitable.
- The frame won’t fit correctly
- The door won’t be correctly sealed
- Your home won’t be as energy efficient as it could (or should) be
- Pests could find a way into your home
This is by far the most common issue with self-installation. You assume that if you’re removing a door and replacing it with the same size door, that the frame will fit correctly. This is not the case. Depending on how old the door is that you’re replacing, it could have become damaged over the years, it could have swollen with moisture, or the house could have pulled back. You may think that having the frame off by a few millimeters is just an aesthetic issue, but the result can be rotting, peeling, and other serious issues with your frame.
Even though we live in a relatively temperate environment, California homeowners must ensure that their front doors are sealed well. Not doing so, or using materials that aren’t up to the challenge, could actually put your home at risk. Consider this: Sealing that isn’t done correctly could result in water seeping into your walls. If it’s held there, it will eventually rot your home from the inside, which can lead to mold and other dangerous issues.
Your door is a huge player in the overall energy efficiency of your home. If installation is loose and / or sloppy, then you could be letting the heat out in winter and letting the heat in during summer. Don’t pay more for your monthly utility bills just to save a few bucks upfront.
Front doors are the perfect way for a pest to make it into your home. From bugs to mice, from squirrels to wasps, there are a number of animals that can easily turn a tiny crack into a larger hole. They can use that seemingly tiny hole to make it into your home. If you want to avoid a pest invasion then it’s wise to ensure that your windows and doors are installed correctly. Reach out to Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 to get the process started.
