Storm Doors in Chicago & Chicagoland
Add Protection, Fresh Air and Versatility to Your Entryway
A storm door can be a practical finishing touch for your home’s entrance. Installed in front of the primary exterior door, it can help protect the entry from everyday exposure while giving you more flexibility to enjoy natural light, outdoor views, and fresh air.
Valdicass provides professional storm door replacement and installation for homeowners throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Whether you’re adding a storm door to a new entry system or replacing an older storm door that no longer works properly, we’ll help you choose an option that fits your entrance and install it correctly.
Why Add a Storm Door?
A storm door serves a different purpose from your primary entry door. Depending on the design you choose, it can offer several benefits.
Additional Protection for Your Entry Door
A storm door creates another layer between your primary door and outdoor conditions.
This can help reduce direct exposure to rain, snow, wind, debris, and everyday wear. However, every entrance is different. Consider sun exposure, overhangs, orientation, and the primary door manufacturer’s requirements before adding a storm door.
More Natural Light
Many storm doors feature large glass areas.
This lets you open your primary entry door and bring more daylight into the foyer while keeping the exterior opening closed.
Fresh Air and Ventilation
Storm doors with screens can let fresh air into the home without leaving the entrance fully open.
Depending on the selected product, screen and glass configurations may provide different levels of ventilation and convenience.
An Updated Appearance
A new storm door can also improve the finished appearance of an entrance.
Homeowners can select frame colors, glass configurations, screens, and hardware to coordinate with the primary entry door and surrounding exterior finishes.
Replacing an Existing Storm Door
Older storm doors can become difficult to operate as components wear or the door moves out of alignment.
Common reasons homeowners consider replacement include:
- Difficult opening or closing
- Damaged frames or glass
- Worn screens
- Loose or failing hardware
- Poor alignment
- Deteriorated weatherstripping
- An outdated appearance
- Replacement of the primary entry door
When replacing both the entry door and storm door, planning the complete system together can help create a cleaner finished appearance.
Storm Doors and New Entry Door Projects
If you’re already replacing your front door, it’s a great time to decide whether a storm door belongs in the new entry system.
Valdicass can evaluate the opening and discuss how the storm door will relate to the new entry door, exterior trim, sill, hardware, and surrounding construction.
Not every entry door or exposure requires a storm door. We can help determine whether one makes sense for your particular entrance rather than automatically adding one to every project.
Professional Storm Door Installation
Proper measurement and installation are key to smooth operation and a clean, finished appearance.
The storm door needs to fit the opening correctly, close and latch properly, and work with the existing or newly installed entry door.
Valdicass carefully evaluates the opening before installation and completes the necessary adjustments so the storm door functions as part of the overall entry system.
Our experience replacing exterior doors throughout Chicagoland also allows us to identify conditions around the opening that may need attention before installation.
Complete Your Entry System With Valdicass
Whether you’re replacing an existing storm door or considering one as part of a new entry door project, Valdicass can help you determine the right solution for your home.
We’ll evaluate your entrance, discuss available options, and professionally install the storm door as part of a complete, properly finished entry system.
Schedule a consultation with Valdicass to discuss your storm door replacement or installation project.
