From coast to coast, Canadian homes face a variety of challenges during our changing seasons. Cold winter winds push through every small gap in doors. Snow and ice build up quickly around poorly sealed entryways. The heating bills climb higher with each passing month of winter. Spring and summer often bring rain, wind, heat, and sometimes even hail. A high quality storm door can protect your home from these elements, solve these problems for you, and our team at Door Gurus knows how to install them right the first time.
We understand how tough Canadian weather can be and which doors work best for each Canadian province’s unique climate. When you need a storm door, trust the pros who know Canadian weather best.
Why Your Home Needs a Storm Door
Canadian weather brings more than just cold air to your door. Canadian homes see a variety of elements such as ice, snow, wind, heat, and rain that never seems to stop. Your main entry door takes a beating from all this harsh weather. Without a storm door, the endurance and quality of a wood or steel door will not last as long.
A storm door creates a buffer zone at your door opening. This extra layer keeps unwanted air from getting inside your home, while keeping your indoor climate consistent. It also protects your main door from rain, hail, and snow damage. As an added bonus, you will see the difference in your heating or cooling bills right away.
Understanding Storm Door Components
A quality storm door has several important parts that work together. Those components include glass, which should be strong enough to handle temperature changes, as well as the door sweep at the bottom keeps drafts from sneaking under. Without a good sweep, outdoor weather will still find its way inside, while your indoor air could end up seeping out.
The door closer mechanism also needs to work smoothly in all weather conditions. The door closer mechanism should never slam shut or stay open when you want it closed. The drip cap above the door sends rain away from your home. Each piece plays an integral role in keeping your home warm and dry.
Door Gurus Makes Installation Easy
When you call Door Gurus, we start by carefully inspecting your door frame. Every home has its own unique needs and measurements, and we measure the height and width to ensure a perfect fit. Our team proactively considers any possible problems that may cause issues in the future, ensuring your door will last and look great for years to come.
From new build home constructions to legacy homes, our installation teams have seen every type of door and frame in Canada. Our Door Gurus expert technicians know how to handle old homes with settling frames and work with new homes and unique features too. We bring all the right tools and parts to finish the job properly, which helps to ensure that you will not have to deal with delays.
The Storm Door Installation Process
Our Door Gurus start every project by examining the door opening thoroughly. For instance, we will carefully check if the frame sits square and level as it should. The benefit of a close inspection is that any problems get fixed well before we install your new storm door, ensuring that your storm door will close tight and work smoothly.
We then secure the hinge side first during installation. Our experts use long screws that grip deep into the frame, as the door must hang perfectly straight to seal properly against weather. We test the fit multiple times as we work through each step.
Lastly, the latch side comes next and requires precise alignment with the frame. We adjust and test the door to ensure that all the storm door components line up exactly right for smooth operation every day. And just like that, your new storm door will be ready to withstand Canadian weather, especially our harsh winters.
Why Choose Door Gurus
With our mission to leave lasting great impressions everywhere we go, our teams have the experience to handle any installation challenge and deliver a world class experience. We use high quality storm door parts and hardware that last in our Canadian climate as we never compromise on quality.
We provide clear pricing with no surprise charges at the end of installation. Our teams show up when we say they will, respecting your time. We clean up completely when the job is done each day. This professional approach makes the whole process easy for you.
The Door Gurus Process
Your experience starts with a free online estimate. If necessary, one of our expert technicians will schedule and complete a free in-home consultation to ensure we have all of the information we need to finalize the estimate accurately. Our Door Guru will examine your current door and discuss your specific needs, including taking careful measurements and note any special requirements for installation. You will receive an estimate with all costs clearly explained up front.
When installation day arrives, our expert technicians come prepared with your brand new storm door and all required hardware. They work efficiently without wasting time or creating unnecessary messes, as most installations finish in just a few hours from start to cleanup.
Before leaving, we perform a thorough quality inspection of your new storm door. The storm door must open and close smoothly without sticking or binding anywhere. All weather seals must fit tight to keep the outside elements out, as a properly installed storm door significantly reduces heating costs each winter. Less air escapes the home when the door seals tight, which helps decrease the home’s heating or cooling system usage to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.
Our Storm Door Guru Guarantee
Door Gurus understands Canada’s seasonal climate and what homeowners need for long term home health. Our storm doors can handle whatever winter throws at them for years to come. We will listen to your unique needs, conduct thorough research for the best storm door options, and offer quality solutions.
Your home deserves the protection that a quality storm door can provide. Door Gurus has the experience and expertise to install your storm door correctly, the first time. For your storm door needs, Door Gurus has you covered.
