Install a Storm Door Even in Fair Climates

Storm doors tend to be found only in places that have severely cold climates. But the real question should be: why aren’t storm doors installed everywhere? And why do we persist in calling them “storm doors” anyway?

Storm Door is Not a Storm Window

One problem seems to be that houses often have storm windows, and these storm windows are temporary things that go up in the Fall and come down in the Spring. Storm windows are designed to provide windows with extra protection during harsh weather.

But storm doors do not come off. They stay in place, year-round. They are a completely different animal than storm windows.

Why a Storm Door Should Be Everywhere

Exterior access doors are expensive and very hard to install. Despite your climate, exterior doors always get a beating. If it’s not snow, then it’s sun. If it’s not sleet, then it’s tropical rains.

The main argument for installing a storm door is that it greatly extends the life of your exterior access door. I estimate that a storm door will triple the life of your exterior door.