Front Entry Ways add an aesthetically warm welcome to a home while also offering screen protection from the Florida bugs. Every front entry way is unique with different wall heights and curvatures, meaning every job is a one of a kind design that includes a multitude of options. This article highlights some of the most commonly asked questions and consideration when choosing your new front entryway.
1) The Options: Not only are there several door options but there are several accessories/features that can add significant appeal to your front entryway
- Sunburst – A wonderful accent that fills in nicely above the doorframe. Sunbursts come in 3 spoke or 5 spoke with or without a hoop.
- Sidelites – Sidelites are designer aluminum that go in the spaces between the door and the walls. Matching Sidelites are great to give a front entryway one cohesive look. Sidelites can also add security since they reduce the space an intruder could fit through. Sidelites can be ordered in custom lengths to meet the needs of any entryway.
- Security — Security can be achieved through a design of door and sidelites with aluminum members spaced very close together so an intruder cannot fit through.
- Double Doors – Double doors are available for wide entryways. The price is simply doubled from a typical decorator door price.
- Kick plate – is typically an 8” aluminum base frame around the perimeter of the front entryway. Kick plates are superb at keeping out dirt and debris from entering the entryway.
- Screen Variety– A standard front entryway is screened with Phifer 18×14 screen. However, we can build a front entryway with a wide variety of screens such as Superscreen, No See Um screen, Petscreen and Florida Glass.
- Oversize Doors – Doors can be custom ordered in any size for a relatively small cost. Standard doors size is 36″x80″. Most customers find value in an over-sized door when trying to bring new furniture or appliances in/out of their house.
- Figurines – Several Doors such as the Stingray and Plantation series can accommodate a figurine. Figurine Choices are displayed below.
2.) The Doors: Gulf Coast Aluminum has over 100 door options on our gallery website. If you want a decorator door we highly recommend viewing the door gallery here: http://old.gulfcoastaluminum.com/services/front-entries/#doors Each decorator door is custom welded, powder coated and can be painted white or bronze. A standard door size is (36”x80”) but we can design custom sized doors to fit any front entry opening.
3.) Security: For some customers security is a significant concern. Fortunately, we offer some wonderful products that can ensure you and your family have peace of mind. We offer the majority of our doors and sidelites in welded form. The welded doors and sidelites have additional strength compared to standard aluminum products.
We also offer Tasman Security Locks that provide superior design by coupling a double key locking system along with a lever style handle that is fluid in operation. The Tasman can be locked from inside or out with a key.
4.) Your quote: Initially a member of the Gulf Coast Aluminum staff will be able to give you a convenient online estimate. Your initial estimate will be a baseline price for your standard front entryway, which would include framing the entire front entryway and accompanying sidewalls if necessary and install a standard aluminum door. After you’ve received your baseline ask your project estimator about the pricing for any features such as designer doors, sidelites, or figurines.
