The first impression counts

published by asingh on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 12:11

As it goes for job interviews, and cocktail parties, the same can be said about doors.

First impressions count.

Your home’s exterior door is the first (and last) thing visitors see when coming by for a summer garden party or Christmas dinner.

But a door can be more than just a door – beyond its obvious function and aesthetic appeal. Modern doors are Energy Star products that reduce your home energy bills.

Energy Star doors are designed using technologically advanced materials to reduce the rate of energy loss. This cuts your home heating bills in the winter, thus saving you money and the planet from unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions.

What makes a window or door energy efficient?

Doors are built with improved core materials such as fibreglass, or steel with a polyurethane foam core, and will not contain any wood. These are among the most energy-efficient door materials available.

An energy-efficient window or door will also be tighter fitting with improved weather stripping, will sit in a frame that is insulated to limit air leakage, and will be equipped with a drainable sill to direct water away from your home.

Langley based Centra Windows is an expert Canadian manufacturer of home products.

They retail not only exterior doors but also French doors and sliding doors for the sundeck and patio.

When you consult with one of their home experts, they will provide a variety of options for the ideal door: steel, smooth or wood-look fibreglass, painted or stained, and specialty construction.

Centra also gives you the option of choosing your door’s accessories from a wide range of hardware color options, knobs, handle sets, levers, deadbolts, smart locks, and even peepholes.

For more information go to www.centra.ca or call 604-882-5010 to speak with a Centra representative.