Is Your Fiberglass Entry Door Energy Star Qualified?

Are you in the middle of a house renovation project or constructing a new house

, then you need to ensure that the front of your house has an elegant and majestic looking front door. A good looking front door enhances the overall curb appeal of your home.

While going in for a front door or a pre-hung door installation you need to ensure that the door you select meets certain important qualifications other than just good looks. Things like durability, security in case of a burglary and is it energy efficient is the big question here. An inefficient exterior door can contribute to the increase of air leakage in a home to a significant extent as well as some heat transfer if it is not properly installed or properly air sealed which results in energy loss.

What enhances entry doors being energy efficient is having Multiple Glass Panes, Improved core materials and a tighter fit & improved weather stripping. Having a double or triple glass-paned insulating glass reduces heat flow. A fiberglass entry door with polyurethane foam core is one among the most energy-efficient door material available today. New door frames may include a magnetic strip to create a seal that reduces air leakage around the edges. Usage of fiberglass frames are a better option to pick from as they are strong, durable, low in maintenance, and provide good insulation. Fiberglass frames can be either hollow or filled with foam insulation.

Now when you go shopping for a pre-hung door and you see so many options to pick from your next question would be, how do I know which is the best energy efficient door? Well the answer to your question is to look for retailers who have door products which are Energy Star qualified as per your climate zone. Energy Star qualified products are independently certified to perform at levels that meet or exceed energy efficiency guidelines. The Energy Star qualification helps you to make the right pick, firstly you need to determine your Energy Star climatic zone, find a retailer selling Energy Star qualified products, look for the Energy Star label for your climatic zone and ask for Energy Star while ordering the product. Last but not the least you can claim federal tax credits for installing Energy Star doors and windows and you can also receive financial incentives for purchasing Energy Star products too.

Lastly you also need to check if the door product you are purchasing has the U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) Performance rating. U-Factor measures the rate of heat transfer and SHGC measures the fraction of solar energy transmitted and tells you how well the product blocks heat caused by sunlight. Once you have ensured that the door you are purchasing has the above mentioned ratings and qualifications you can be rest assured that you have made the best pick of all.

by: Fleg Roger

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