Side Entrance Doors
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A door is just an entry and exit point for many homeowners, but here at Buildmart, a side entrance door is more than that. A side entry door is supposed to make your home in Ottawa stand out from the rest and add an extra personal touch and character!
As such, we always strive to provide our clientele with stunning side entrance doors with uncompromised security and a high level of energy efficiency to keep your energy bills low and welcome your guests in style.
What is a side entrance door?
A side entrance door is a door typically installed in many larger Canadian homes to enhance the convenience of accessing your home.
Black Door with Stained Glass Insert and Sidelights
Traditional Black Door with Private Composed Glass
Black Door with Sidelights & Frosted Glass Insert
Black Entry Door with Glass Insert & Sidelight
Sometimes you might find it quite inconvenient to exit and enter your home via the front or back door. In this case, installing a side door is the best solution.
Side Door Entrance
Side entrance doors provide farmhouse charm and enhance your home’s curb appeal. They offer a functional and stylish gateway for family and guests. Pair them with thoughtful landscaping and consider their proximity to the garage door for a cohesive and inviting entryway that elevates your home’s overall appearance.
Can a side entrance door improve energy efficiency in your home?
Yes, a well-designed and properly insulated side entrance door can improve energy efficiency in your home. It helps prevent drafts and heat loss during colder months and keeps the cool air in during warmer months. Look for doors with energy-efficient features like insulated cores, weatherstripping, and low-emissivity (Low-E) glass options.
Proper installation is also crucial to ensure an airtight seal. Upgrading your side entrance door can contribute to reducing energy bills and enhancing the overall comfort of your home. All of our Buildmart doors are ENERGY STAR certified.
Side Entrance Door Ideas: Farmhouse or High-Tech?
Side entrance doors are more than a home improvement; they’re a gateway to outdoor living. Consider their location relative to gutters and awnings for optimal protection. With modern technology, designs can accommodate swipe gestures for touch device users, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor rooms for a harmonious living experience.
Brown Door with Clear Glass Sidelight
Brown Entry Door with Sidelights with Faded Glass
Dark Brown Door with Endrick Glass Inserts
Dark Fuchsia Door with Stained Glass Insert
Similar ideas include accommodating tech features such as down arrows to indicate traffic flow if you are having a busy indoor-outdoor party and want to avoid accidents. Plus, in addition to your front door, patio door, and back door, you get a side entry door for another available use!
Types of side entrance doors
Side entrance doors play a crucial role in your home in Ottawa. They create the first impression about your home, and as such, you should choose side entrance doors that express your personality and aesthetic.
Here are some common options:
- Steel side entrance doors – if security is your main concern, we recommend that you opt for a steel side entry door. Besides, they are also energy efficient. They can have clear, privacy, decorative, or security glass inserts with:
- Full length glass (22×64, 20×64)
- ¾ glass (22×48)
- ½ glass (22×36)
- ¼ glass (22×14)
- 3-4 glass panels (22×10, 22×18)
- No glass
- Fibreglass doors – with their ever-growing preference amongst homeowners, you would want to try them out for your side front door. They resemble wood and don’t require a lot of maintenance as wood doors do. They also provide excellent insulation and are resistant to extreme weather elements. They are also available with glass/no glass options.
Features and benefits of side entrance doors
- Side entrance doors offer more accessible access to your home – in most cases when you install this door to your home, you are adding it to the back or side of your home. This makes your dwelling more accessible from any direction. It can also be used for safety purposes.
- Increased curb appeal – adding a side entry door to your home not only makes your home more attractive, but the door itself works to jazz up an otherwise dull space. Curb appeal often comes in handy when you think about selling your home. This is something most buyers will be keen to note.
- For kids and pets – pets and kids are habitually on the move in and out of the house. An exterior side door ensures that they don’t have to go through the main home and hence minor interruptions in your home.
Installation and replacement of side entry doors
For a smooth installation of your exterior side door for the house in Ottawa, we recommend that you work with Buildmart experts to help you bring your renovation project to fruition.
Dark Brown Door with Transparent Sidelight
Ivory Cream Door with Composed Glass Insert
Fire Brick Red Door with Sidelight
Ghost White Door with Dual Sidelights
Manufacturers of our side entry doors
Well, you could be asking where we get our side entrance doors; we source our doors from reputable doors and windows suppliers such as STAGE, WindowPro, Ostaco, Dimensions, among others.
Regardless of the design and colour variation you are looking for, our selection will leave you unsure what to choose, but don’t worry, as our experts are always ready to help you choose the best units for your home. Shopping for and installation of side doors has never been as exciting and satisfying as with Buildmart!