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Installing or Replacing Interior or Exterior Doors : Most doors today are prefabricated in factories and come preframed. These prehung doors make installation easier. However, it doesn't mean that hanging door is fool-proof.

Installation errors are common and these could lead to binding, stripped hinge-screw holes, gaps, twisted frames and uneven reveals. Improperly installed sliding doors will drag, won't glide smoothly, or perhaps not slide at all. Drafts around exterior doors, as well as water damage to the sill, frame and floor are also possible indications of a poor or compromised inaugural placement.

Exterior doors need to be fitly installed to be sound, energy efficient and to provide maximum safety.

Entry doors come in a wide array of options and styles that will compliment the design of your home and add to its curb appeal. You can also have your entry door custom made to your specifications. Here are some things to keep in mind when selecting an entrance door:

Safety - Sidelights let light in through glass panels beside the door. If you are choosing this style for your entrance look door with a wide latch jamb or stiffener. This will allow you to put 21/2" screws in the striker plate. A narrow stiffener will force you to put in shorter screws that could allow the door to be kicked in.