Are Steel Entry Doors Energy Efficient?
Yes — a steel entry door is energy efficient when it is built with a factory-foamed polyurethane core between the two steel skins. That core is the door’s insulation, and […]
Do Aluminum Patio Doors Add Value to Your Home?
Yes. Aluminum patio doors add real, measurable value by opening up living space and cutting cooling costs. A thermally broken aluminum system with argon-filled Low-E glass can lower energy bills,
How Long Do Custom Steel Doors Last in Texas?
A quality custom steel door lasts 30 years or more in the Dallas-Fort Worth climate. Built from 10-gauge cold-rolled steel with a zinc coating and triple-coat paint, a steel entry
What Happens to a Dallas Energy Bill After Switching to Thermal-Break Aluminum
I have seen it dozens of times: a DFW homeowner swaps an old, uninsulated patio door for a thermally broken aluminum system, and the next July their cooling bill comes
Why Our Aluminum Doors Pass Hurricane Testing
I’ve spent 25-plus years building doors, and the single thing that separates a real patio door from a decorative one is how it behaves when the weather stops being polite.
Why We Built an Electric Drive Patio Door
I’m Chad Crenshaw, founder and chief engineer at Love That Door. I spend most of my time in hardware, and one of the things customers keep asking about is the
How to Choose the Right Patio Door Configuration
After 25 years of installing patio doors in DFW, the configuration decision trips up more homeowners than anything else. How many panels? Which way should it open? Bifold or lift-and-slide?
Why Captivated Air Matters — What NASA Taught Us About Door Glass
“NASA proved that captivated air is the best insulator you can have.” I say that in every showroom, and it usually stops people mid-step. NASA? Insulation? What does space exploration