If you are considering purchasing a new front door, make sure you know what is and isn’t included in the price. At All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding, we hear from customers all the time who bought doors from someone else and were surprised at what wasn’t included in the price. They were left high and dry or had to pay an extra fee for things like old door disposal,  replacing interior door trim, or replacing the doorbell. Before you purchase an exterior door from anyone, make sure to ask if they include these door installation steps:

Every All-Weather Front Door Installation Includes the Following:

We Paint/Stain Your Door Before Installation, in Our Shop, Not in Your Home

Believe it or not, most doors do not come pre-painted or stained (if wood). Unless you want to paint your door yourself, you’d better check to make sure painting is included.

We Reinstall the Existing Storm Door

storm doors must be removed when front doors are replaced. Not all new doors require storm doors, but our customers like to be able to open their door to let light in or to see outside. If you’d like a storm door, we can reinstall your old storm door or help you choose a new one. We can even add a retractable screen that you open only when you need it and it stays hidden from view when not in use.

Door and Frame Will Be Insulated

Doors and windows are the draftiest places in any home. That’s where most of your energy escapes. We are experts at installing doors and windows, so we know how to do it right. We spray foam insulation around your door and frame to provide an extra barrier against air and water.

We Install a Jamb Brace with Exterior Doors

The door frame is the weakest part of your door. Door jambs are the interior sides of the door frame. When someone breaks your door down, it’s not the hardware that fails, it’s the wooden door jamb. That’s why we recommend and install a product called Jamb Brace. Jamb Brace is a heavy-duty aluminum insert that is added to your door’s frame. It is completely concealed within the door trim. You can’t tell it’s there just by looking. This protects your home from intruders.

We Replace the Doorbell on the New Frame

Because most times you have to replace your door frame when installing a new door, and many doorbells are located on the frame, they must be reinstalled. We typically can replace your existing doorbell on the new frame or even install a replacement doorbell if you provide one. Another question to ask before you buy.

Installation Includes New Interior and Exterior Trim

The wood trim that surrounds your door (the trim that matches the rest of your home) is usually damaged in the removal of a door. We match that trim and leave your door looking finished. Our installation includes new interior and exterior trim at no extra cost.

Adjustable Threshold for Snugness

Most people don’t even know the threshold (the wood strip on the ground under the door) can be adjusted. That’s because many of them are fixed in place and can’t be adjusted. When we install a threshold, it’s adjustable so it can be raised to give a snugger fit against the bottom of the door reducing drafts and providing better energy savings. It’s a little thing that makes a big difference.

We Use Schlage Hardware on All Entry Doors

Schlage makes quality handles, locks, and door plates. We know we are installing a door that will last for years and the hardware had better be up to the job as well.

We Haul Away the Old Entry Door (& Recycle It)

Sounds silly, but some replacement door companies don’t haul away your old door or charge you an extra fee for hauling it. Removal of your old door is included with All-Weather’s door replacement and we even recycle it.

We Will Install a Peephole at a Custom Height

Not all people are the same height…duh. We can install a peephole in your door at your eye level, whatever that level is, and we don’t void the warranty on the door like some other companies do.

We Provide a 5-Year Warranty

Some companies don’t provide any warranty. Others offer a one-year warranty. At All-Weather, we warranty our installation for five years! Because we sell quality doors, our warranties always beat the competition because our doors are quality doors made to stand the test of time.

With All-Weather, you don’t have to worry. We take care of everything and all you have to do is enjoy your new front door. No surprises. No headaches. And your front door installation comes with extra security (Jamb Brace) and a five-year warranty! It does matter where you buy your front door.

We Install Quality Front Doors

At All-Weather, we carry a wide selection of entry doors by trusted manufacturers including Andersen, Wincore, and ThermaTru. All-Weather is an experienced Andersen door installer, and we are Kansas City’s only Therma Tru entry door design center! If you want to see these doors in person, simply drop by our showroom and compare. All of our front doors are designed to be energy efficient and low maintenance.

Wide Selection of Exterior Doors

Whether you’re looking for a wooden front door, a custom iron front door, fiberglass, steel, or glass, we have a wide selection to choose from and every one comes with our professional installation and all the “extras” you might not get from one of the big box stores. A beautiful entryway improves curb appeal and adds value to your home, but where you buy it from is more important than you might think!

100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

With All-Weather, you always get our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. When you run your company based on customer service, you get happy customers. For over 35 years we’ve maintained a wonderful reputation. We strive to make sure our customer experience is perfect, and in the rare event that a customer is not completely satisfied, we make it right.

Our Repeat Customers Say It All

We have served the KC metro area for almost 40 years and we have a customer base of over 40,000 satisfied customers, more than half of whom are repeat customers. We are proud of the reputation we have built for customer service. Because we are a smaller, local company, we can go above and beyond when it comes to keeping our customers happy. We don’t have corporate telling us what we can and can’t do. We know what it takes to make you happy and we just do it.

Replacing your front door? Call us at (913) 262-4380 in Kansas or (816) 673-2480 in Missouri or make an appointment online. Let us show you what a difference quality and customer service can make! At All-Weather, it’s all good under the yella umbrella!

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Trying to decide if you should choose a sliding door or a swinging door for your patio? At All-Weather Window, Doors & Siding, we know it can be confusing. We want you to end up with the patio door that best fits your needs. So we looked at both types to see which features and benefits would matter. Read on to help make the right choice.

One quick point before we get started is to remember that a door is going to last a long time, so make sure you don’t make the mistake of buying a cheap door to save money. Cheap doors will not last, will not provide good insulation, and may not provide the security you need. Do your research before choosing just any brand of patio door.

Swinging Patio Doors Vs. Sliding Patio Doors

When it comes to exterior doors, you basically have two choices: 

Hinged Doors – one or two solid panels joined to the wall by hinges. If there are two panels, they meet in the middle. Hinged double doors are usually referred to as French doors. These doors will either open inward or outward.

Sliding Doors – a door consisting of two glass panels that slide on a single track. These doors do not open inward or outward. Some slide from a track at the top of the frame  and some roll along a track at the bottom of the frame.

5 Considerations When Choosing Patio Doors

One of the easiest ways to decide which type of exterior door is right for you is to look at how the door will be used in the space you are installing it. Consider these five things when weighing sliding doors against hinged doors:

Style Considerations

Sliding glass doors used to be simple, basic, and more affordable, but manufacturers today make high-end, high-quality sliding doors that look beautiful anywhere. They can create a more contemporary look whereas hinged doors impart a more traditional vibe. So aesthetics may help you decide which type fits your home and style. 

Space Considerations

Both doors are easy to open, but sliding doors don’t require space on either side for the door to swing open. If you need space on either side of the door for semi-permanent furniture, large planters, barbecue pits, etc. sliding doors may give you more floor space to work with. On the other hand, sliding doors usually have one side that is stationary only allowing one side to open vs. double doors that allow both sides to swing open. If you need a larger opening for moving big items (like furniture) in or out of the room, double swinging doors may provide a wider opening.

Light Considerations

Sliding doors are nearly all glass and therefore typically allow more light into the room. Depending on the direction your door faces and the amount of light that is desirable, sliding or swinging doors may make a difference. Window treatments may be required with either type. Many manufacturers of both types offer internal blinds that can be operated from outside the door. Besides convenience, this feature offers a great way to protect the blinds from getting damaged by children or pets.

Maintenance Considerations

Sliding door tracks may need to be vacuumed or cleaned occasionally to keep dirt from accumulating and interfering with the gliding motion.

Energy Considerations

Don’t forget to look at the energy efficiency of the doors you’re considering. Most quality doors provide good insulation, but make sure you compare.

Go to a Showroom

If you really want to know how your door will look and perform, our best advice is to visit a showroom where you can see and touch the doors. It will give you a much better idea of how the door is made and how it operates. Additionally, you’ll learn a lot about different types of doors and door manufacturers from people who have an incredible amount of knowledge about the industry. At All-Weather, we carry a wide selection of entry doors by Andersen, Wincore, and ThermaTru. All-Weather is an experienced Andersen door installer, and we are Kansas City’s only Therma Tru entry door design center! We can help decide which style is best for you and your budget. 

Beware the Big Box Store

And before you buy your door from a big box store, make sure you know the questions to ask beforehand. At All-Weather, we include many things in our price that they don’t. Here are 11 things you’ll get at All-Weather that you won’t get at the big box stores. From wood to fiberglass to steel to glass doors, we have a wide selection of quality doors to choose from. We even offer custom iron doors. We can also install your door with the Jamb Brace for added security. 

Call us at (913) 262-4380 in Kansas or (816) 673-2480 in Missouri or contact us online. We’ll show you what a difference quality and customer service can make. From style to value to security, we’ll help you find the perfect door for your patio or entryway. 

At All-Weather Window, Doors, and Siding, we love installing beautiful front doors for our customers. We carry great names like Andersen, Wincore, and ThermaTru. Our doors are great quality, installed to keep your home snug and safe, and backed by our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. There’s no better place to buy a front door in Kansas City than All-Weather. If you’re thinking of buying an exterior door from a big box store, make sure you ask them about the following 10 things before you commit to the sale. Now, on to the holiday front door decorating ideas!

Front Doors That Say, “Welcome to Our Ho Ho Home!”

The front door is the way your home says “hello” to your family, friends, neighbors, and anyone else who visits your home. So, for the holiday season, it makes sense to dress it up and make it festive. But we also know how busy the holiday season can get, so with that in mind, we found some of the easiest door dec ideas around. These door designs will welcome guests with the spirit of the season, but will only take a few minutes to create. Here are some of our favorites from Pinterest. Have fun decking your door!

The Triple Wreath Trick

This one is fast and easy and can be done with any kind of wreath. Simply use three of the same or coordinating wreaths and connect them with ribbon, wreath hangers, twine, or whatever you have on hand. Add lights for extra impact at night. The result is much more impactful than a single wreath, but almost as easy. It’s simple and fast.  

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It’s a Wrap!

One of the simplest ways to decorate your front door is with a door wrap or door cover. These pre-made winter and holiday designs simply cover your door creating a fun and festive welcome. They are available in many designs from elegant to whimsical. You can find them online at a variety of prices. Just pick the one that fits your budget and your taste and wrap it up. It doesn’t get any easier than this!

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Word Up!

Add some joy to the world by simply adding large letters to wreaths or wooden circles. Depending on the font you choose, your home can be country and warm or elegant and classy. It’s up to you! Either way, your guests will know you’re doing your part to spread joy to the world!

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Gift Wrapped

Go red, gold, or silver; velvet, shiny, or sheer; centered on the door or off to the side. No matter how you do it, the look is festive and fun. Make a big showy bow or keep it simple. All you need is lots of ribbon and a way to attach it and you’ll have a door everyone will want to open!

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Banners and Boom!

Banners are one of the quickest ways to spruce up your front door. These take two seconds to hang and totally transform your entrance. You may want to secure the bottom to keep them from blowing in the wind. From nutcrackers to gnomes, you’ll find a variety of designs online to choose from. Add some festive greenery if you like, but if you’re short on time, but long on holiday spirit, just the banners will do.

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Happy holidays from All-Weather Window, Doors, & Siding! We hope these holiday front door decorating ideas will save you some time. Stay cozy and if you’re looking for a front door, storm door, or patio door, call us at (913) 262-4380 in Kansas or (816) 673-2480 in Missouri or contact us online. We’ll show you what a difference quality and customer service can make. Have fun decorating your door! 

At All Weather Window, Doors & Siding, we know a little bit about exterior doors. We carry the best names on the market including Andersen, Wincore, and ThermaTru. But we’ve learned something over the years. It is downright frightening when you realize how easy it is to kick in a typical front door on a home. “But, I have a deadbolt,” most homeowners say. Deadbolts do improve the door’s ability to resist outside forces, but any front door is only as strong as its weakest part – the frame. Door frames are made of wood. Wood is not the hardest material and is prone to splitting if enough force is applied. Replacing the screws in the strike plate with longer ones will help, but what are those screws attached to? You guessed it…wood. The real secret to securing your front door is upgrading the door frame, not the lock. 

We Use Jamb Brace to Reinforce Door Jambs

The door frame itself is the weakest part of your door. That’s why we recommend and install a product called Jamb Brace. Door jambs are the interior sides of the door frame. The word jamb comes from the French word jambe, which means leg, hence, door jambs are sometimes also called the legs. If you have a deadbolt, the strike plate it slides into will be attached to the jamb. Jamb Brace is a heavy-duty aluminum insert that is added to your door’s frame. It is completely concealed within the door trim. You can’t tell it’s there just by looking. This unique home security device was developed specifically for homeowners by veteran homebuilders and is supported by law enforcement agencies and insurance companies.

Jamb Brace Is a Hometown Product

Jamb Brace was created after a series of home invasions ending in sexual assaults occurred in Overland Park in 1996. In each instance, the offender gained entry by kicking in the front door. Overland Park policeman, Mike Betten, worked in the crime prevention unit and saw the results firsthand. He realized that securing a front door with sidelites would be a challenge, but received permission from the city council to go to the private sector to enlist some help. Mike approached the HBA and was put in contact with Tom O’Malley, who also owned Locks and Pulls. Tom was working on a door project with homebuilder, Ron Olberding, so he approached Ron and his business partner, David Allen, co-creators of the Jamb Brace, to test ways to make exterior doors stronger and more resistant to break-ins. 

Jamb Brace Is So Secure, Building Codes Were Revised 

“We knew that securing the frame, door edge and a quality deadbolt were the keys to keeping thieves out,” Olberding explained. Olberding and Allen worked closely with the Overland Park Police Department, to test the Jamb Brace against dozens of other theft-deterrent systems. The results were so convincing that the police department helped revise city building codes making it mandatory that new homes be fitted with a reinforced door frame. Jamb Brace is manufactured right here in Overland Park by Edward Wayne, Inc. 

Jamb Brace Works with any Door

The nice thing about Jamb Brace is that it doesn’t impact the kind of door you buy. You are not limited at all. The only thing it changes is the door jamb itself, so homeowners are free to choose any front door style they like. Security is always a consideration when choosing a front door. All-Weather can retrofit existing doors with Jamb Brace for added security, or we can install a new door with Jamb Brace. 

Get So Much More with Your Door

At All-Weather, we carry entry doors by Andersen, Wincore, and ThermaTru. All-Weather is an experienced Andersen door installer and we are Kansas City’s only Therma Tru entry door design center! Come pick out a door for your home and install it with the added security of Jamb Brace for your peace of mind. Plus, at All-Weather, your door installation includes so much more than the big box stores offer.

Sleep soundly at night knowing your front door is secure with Jamb Brace. Come see our selection of entry doors in our design center and secure your home while you beautify it. Call us at (913) 262-4380 in Kansas or (816) 673-2480 in Missouri or contact us online and let us show you what a difference quality and customer service can make!

Shut the front door! Most door installation doesn’t include what?! There are a lot of places to buy a new front door in Kansas City. Many homeowners choose chain stores like Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Menards. And if you’re just looking for a low price, they will be able to provide that. But it’s what they don’t provide that you should be more concerned about. When you use a big box store, you may get a bit of a price advantage, but make sure you ask them about the following things before you commit to the sale.

1. Do They Paint the Entry Door? 

You may not realize it, but painting your door is not part of the deal with the big box stores. So after they install your door, it’s your job to paint or stain it…big hassle! At All-Weather, we can provide factory finishing in many popular colors. Or if you prefer a custom color, we can match your home’s exterior paint or trim color.

2. What about the Trim?

When you replace a door, many times, you also want to change the trim around your door. Or sometimes, the trim gets damaged during installation. Our installation includes new interior and exterior trim at no extra cost so it all looks great.

 3. Will The Door and Frame Be Insulated?

Doors and windows are the draftiest places in any home. That’s where most of your energy escapes. We are experts at installing doors and windows, so we know how to do it right. We spray foam insulation around your door and frame to provide an extra barrier against air and water. Ask if they take this extra step.

4. Will It Have an Adjustable Threshold?

Most people don’t even know the threshold (the wood strip on the ground under the door) can be adjusted. That’s because many of them are fixed in place and can’t be adjusted. When we install a threshold, it’s adjustable so it can be raised to give a snugger fit against the bottom of the door to reduce drafts and provide better energy savings. It’s one of the little things that make a big difference.

5. Will They Reinstall my Storm Door?

Storm doors must be removed during installation. Because today’s doors are much better insulated than older doors, most of our new doors do not require a storm door. But if you’d like one, we can reinstall your old storm door, help you choose a new one, or even add a retractable screen that you open only when you need it and it stays hidden from view when not in use.

6. Will They Haul Away My Old Entry Door?

If you want to keep your old door, this is no problem. But most homeowners don’t want to keep it. It’s too big to put in the everyday trash container. What the heck do you do with an old door? Load it in the car (assuming it’s big enough to hold it) and drive it to the recycling center? With some companies, that’s your problem to deal with. All-Weather hauls away your old door and recycles it for you.

7. What about the Doorbell?

Assuming they replace your door frame with a new one, will they include replacing your doorbell on the new frame? Sometimes, that’s just another job for you. We typically can replace your doorbell button on the new frame if it was attached to your previous door frame. We will even install a replacement if you provide one. If you want to add a new camera doorbell we can coordinate with an electrician to provide this service for you as well. Just another question to ask before you buy. 

8. Will They Install a Peephole or Will That Void the Warranty?

Some people like the peephole a little lower than the standard height. We can install a peephole in your door at your eye level, even if you’re vertically challenged, and we don’t void the warranty as some other companies do.

9. What Kind of Warranty Do They Provide?

Speaking of warranties, some companies don’t provide any warranty. Others offer a one-year warranty. At All-Weather, we warranty our installation for five years! Our warranties always beat the competition because our doors are quality doors made to stand the test of time.

10. Can I See What It Will Look Like on my House before I Buy It?

Buying a door is a big decision because not only is it one of the first things people see when visiting your home, it’s an investment and it will be there for years to come. Wouldn’t it be great if you could “try on” your front door to see how it will look before you buy it? At All-Weather, we have software that can use pictures of the front of your house to show you what it will look like with your new door. At All-Weather, you can choose from entry doors by Andersen, and ThermaTru – both high-quality names we trust.

100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

With All-Weather, you always get our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. When you run your company based on customer service, you get happy customers. For over 35 years we’ve maintained a wonderful reputation. We strive to make sure our customer experience is perfect, and in the rare event that a customer is not completely satisfied, we make it right. 

Our Repeat Customers Say It All

We have served the KC metro area for over 30 years and we have a customer base of over 40,000 satisfied customers, more than half of whom are repeat customers. We are proud of the reputation we have built and we’ve built it by providing the little extras that make a big difference. Because we are a smaller, local company, we can go above and beyond when it comes to customer service. We don’t have corporate telling us what we can and can’t do for our customers. We know what it takes to make you happy and we just do it. (Don’t tell Nike we used their slogan!)

Replacing your entry door? Call us at (913) 262-4380 in Kansas or (816) 673-2480 in Missouri or contact us online and let us show you what a difference quality and customer service can make!