subject: Are They Called Screen Doors Or Storm Doors In Maine? [print this page] It isn't abnormal for a person in Maine to have a screen door attached to their door frame. Many people around the country have them as well, but they are even more common where extreme weather is common and/or there is a lot of crime. Some call the screen doors, some call them storm doors and there is very little that suggests one name is better than the other. This name confusion probably exists because the type and style that people choose is more important to them than what they call it.
Storm or screen doors come in three basic styles; however, more variety can be achieved by simply mixing and matching the different types. The most common type of storm door is basically a large sheet of glass encased in a hinged frame. Some storm doors are made up of a bottom half that is a wood, aluminum, vinyl or steel panel while the top half is glass. Also, either type of Maine door can be equipped with bars. These bars can be very plain or very creatively designed. Most storm doors also have a built in ability to insert a screen with, or instead of, the glass.
The replacement screen panels can be very handy in warm, humid weather because they allow a person to keep their Maine doors open-letting a breeze in-while making sure pets and small children don't leave the house unattended. Some people spent a lot of time and money while selecting a nice looking door. The glass panel is a good option for expensive doors that need protection and bars are good for expensive people who need protection. I would continue to give pointers on style and color, but I think you can handle that.
We're almost there and you should be able to make a pretty educated decision by now. To finish things up, I'll send out a few warnings based on mistakes that others have made. First of all, make sure that you have the measurements right. It's a real hassle to have the door all ready to install and then to realize that it won't fit in your door frame. Any carpenter will tell you, "Measure twice, and cut once." The same principle goes for buying; "Measure twice, and buy once." You also want to be aware of how much time the door will spend in direct sunlight. If it is shined on for too long, heat will get trapped in between the glass storm door and the actual door, which will distort the shape of the actual door.
There it is. The basics of storm door purchase should be crystal clear in your mind now. As you might guess a higher quality door will be a bit more expensive, but make sure you shop around to find out where the average lies usually. Maine screen doors can also help your energy savings as it provides another layer of insulation that stops cold or hot air from escaping. Whatever your choice is, consider all your home's needs to find the right fit.
