Purchased a Larson door full glass they said lifetime warranty and guaranteed the doorhandles will never tarnish. So when the handles tarnished and the hinge starting to weaken. I called Larson for them to replace the hinge handles and lock. Now I have went to LOWES for a new lock set 2 times and they used to stock there locks sets. Now they knew there Larson doors were guaranteed so they would hand me a new lock. But LOWES got tired of carrying... Ordered 2french doors from Manards contractor installed them2months ago noticed when it got cold doors had terrible draft problems of a closer look you could see daylight through doors also noticed when you try to shut the door would not latch properly because of the other door would move contacted Larson customer support asking for a for a customer rep to come out and see what was wrong even offered to pay for it with no help went to Menards... Bought the same brand door and thebthing freezes up. We are having deep freeze spell here.

Every morning I open the front door and there is frost and thin ice on the glass and handle. Larson Doors Secure Elegance Door I am experiencing the very same thing. It sounds like the same Larson door as described, and it's icing up very badly. I thought it was just due to poor weather stripping but there's nothing I can do to fix it. I did notice that the plastic molding around the window is kind of shoddy and loose. I see a lot of cold air seeping in through there and I think that's what's happening. I'm glad I read this, or who knows how long I would have been... I have tried everything to fix this issue. Most disappointing , Larson should fix this issue. Could literally scrape the ice off the door with a scraper, at this rate the door will not last a year. there is actually water on the door jam when the ice melts off. I'm not sure if more insulation or a stronger pane window needs to be installed in these doors. I hope as many complaints as I have read the company will see fit to correct this issue.

Spent 379.00 on a Larson Storm door and now I am having issues with ICE building up on the INSIDE of the door. Not a good thing. NEVER BUY ANOTHER LARSON PRODUCT. Lowes told me, ( "One of the best with Low-E) HA. It is 12 degrees this morning in north central West Virginia. This is product is UNacceptable. I have had the installer lower the sweep, hoping that would help, but as you can see by the picture, I am still having ice building up on the... I have a white Larson high view aluminum door. The retractable glass window is stuck inside the door. I called customer service and the guy laughed at me. It's December in buffalo and now I have a screen on my door instead of glass to keep the heat in. I'm so pissed off. $250 spent at lowest down the drain Larson Doors Door Warranty We paid $500 for a Larson security door including installation by a contractor! This door was presented with a video of being beaten with a bat, and a crowbar with no damage. It comes with a Lifetime Warranty!

My son walks into the door and it shattered the glass! When I called about the warranty, the glass is only covered for the first year!!!! The lifetime warranty covers the frame and hinges! DO NOT PURCHASE FROM LARSON! Ordered door through Menards. Received run-around from Menards. garage door repair irving texasThey let Larson know. garage door parts jolietMore or less blew me off. rattan outdoor furniture sale nzNow I notice parts missing from custom door. solid core wood door with hollow metal frameBut, why would they care. internal glazed doors liverpool

Will not go to Menards anymore. And, will not buy or recommend Larson for a door. After talking to a rep from Larson doors. I know I was blown off. That nothing was going to be done about the problem. Yes, they offered to reimburse me for the cost of the drill bit. But, the point is how more people are just going to grin and bear it. patio dog door lowesAnd really cheap China made hardware. sliding door repair oklahoma cityI am letting everyone I can stay away from Menaeds and Larson DoorsWhy get a storm door? How much do storm doors cost? We've lived in a variety of climates around the country - in some places storm doors are quite common, in others, you barely see them. What is a storm door and what is it for? A storm door is just an additional door that is installed over an existing door (normally the front door).

Unlike a normal wooden or metal front door, the storm door has panels of glass or screen to allow ventilation when required, while at the same time keeping out insects. And a storm door protects your wooden front door from the elements, keeping rain and moisture away from the wooden surface which minimizes damage to paint and wood. In fact, during a recent home painting project in which we were also looking to replace some doors, one option was to put a storm door on the front to avoid replacing a weather-beaten front door for a few more years (though we opted to go with a new insulated door instead). But while a storm door might be a good idea to protect an exposed front door from moisture, it is generally NOT recommended to use a storm door in a situation where the front door gets many hours of direct sunlight -- it can trap heat like a greenhouse or a hot car and damage the door. In this guide, we'll take a look at some of the most popular brands of storm doors out there, see how to measure and install them, see how much storm doors cost, and much more.

The brief video below will give you a good idea of how storm doors work and how they are installed. Modern storm doors are normally made of aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, or aluminum clad wood. Some also come with foam or synthetic material inside for insulation purposes. In general, the thicker, heavier, and more solid the door, the more expensive it is. A good door will not bend or flex, and will have at least a partial wood interior. Glass panels should be safety glass and high-efficiency. Aluminum doors should have a maintenance free finish so you don't have to worry about paint or peeling. After you decide what material you want your door made of, style is the next choice. Storm doors come in a variety of models -- full-view doors offer a single glass pane that allows complete visibility, high view doors offer glass on the top half of the door, mid-view doors offer about 3/4 glass view. All of these designs offer removable glass and screen components to allow for ventilation during the summer months.

If you need a custom fit or a custom design, check out the Larson Designer Series where you can select colors, handle and glass design, and hardware finish. The Classic Elegance series (lifetime warranty) has 1 5/8" thick aluminum frames, solid brass handles with built-in deadbolt locks, custom strips to cover exterior screws, and brass-tone bottom sweep. They also offer security steel guard doors with heavy duty 16 gauge steel and tempered safety glass. The LIFE-CORE series (10 year warranty) is a wood-core door with a DuraTech composite surface and heavy duty hinges, while VALUE-CORE models (5 year warranty) have solid wood cores and aluminum clad exterior. Finally, the VINYL-CLAD models (2 year warranty) are their least expensive doors, with a solid wood core. All models come with screens. Andersen, as you would expect, is another big name in storm doors. EMCO is also part of their line. Andersen offers the Deluxe series and MaxxView, while EMCO offers the popular Store-in-Door series (glass and insect screen are stored inside the door, no need to haul them in and out of the attic or basement), Deluxe Wood Core, and Wood Core and Economy models.

The main differences in these models is the materials used and their thickness (insulated aluminum, polyproylene, wood, aluminum or vinyl clad wood), types of metals used in handsets and deadbolts, and how the screen panels are removed and stored. You can also get storm doors with built in pet doors for easy access for dogs and cats. You can browse the most popular storm doors here. For more help with storm doors, Andersen also offers an installation video example that walks you though all the installation steps - the image below to go to video. Like most products, you can choose from basic entry level doors with cheap materials and cheap construction, or opt for pricier, better-made doors. We've seen storm doors selling for as little as $75 (these are usually vinyl doors, sometimes with solid wood core) while others sell for $200-$300, even as high as $400+. So you can get by with a cheaper door (even Larson offers models for $80), but in general we'd suggest going for something sturdier for most home owners -- expect to pay $200-$250.

Keep in mind that a big factor in some of the prices of these doors is the finish design and materials -- special metals, handles, hidden retractable screens, locks, etc. You can skip some of the extras and still get a really solid door that will last you for a decade or more for $200, or you can go with all the extras and get basically the same physical door for $400. In our experience, you'll be glad you spent the extra $100-$150 instead of skimping on a $75 storm door. As some examples, consider these models from Larson: 36" White Secure Elegance for $286, Pella 36" White Montgomery Rolscreen Storm Door for $237, Larson 36" White Signature Clear for $178, Larson 36" White Charleston Storm Door for $160, EMCO 36" 100 Series Self-Storing White Door for $94, Andersen 36 " 3000 Series Self-storing White Door for $269, or Andersen 36" 2000 Series Fullview White Door for $184. RECOMMENDED - You can view their top rated storm doors online here. Like most doors, storm doors are sold according to size -- height and width.