Entry Door & Storm Door Installation for Southeast Michigan Homes
Michigan weather can be hard on exterior doors. Cold winters, humidity, wind, snow, rain, and seasonal temperature changes can affect how a door seals, swings, locks, and protects the home.
Tarnow Doors installs residential entry doors and storm doors with attention to proper measurement, fit, sealing, hardware alignment, threshold performance, and long-term operation.
A new entry or storm door may help improve:
- Security
- Energy efficiency
- Weather protection
- Comfort near the entryway
- Curb appeal
- Ventilation
- Daily operation
- Protection for the main entry door
Entry Doors vs Storm Doors: What Each Door Does
Entry doors and storm doors work together, but they do not serve the same purpose.
Entry Doors
An entry door is the main exterior door to the home. It affects security, insulation, privacy, curb appeal, and everyday access. A properly fitted entry door should close securely, seal well, resist weather exposure, and match the style of the home.
Storm Doors
A storm door is installed in front of the main entry door. It helps protect the entry door from rain, snow, wind, and seasonal wear. Many storm doors also include glass and screen options that allow ventilation while maintaining an additional barrier at the entry.
For many Southeast Michigan homes, pairing a quality entry door with a properly installed storm door can improve both appearance and performance.
Therma-Tru® Entry Door Systems
Therma-Tru entry door systems are designed for homeowners who want a durable, attractive, and energy-conscious front door system. Tarnow Doors helps homeowners compare Therma-Tru styles, glass options, finishes, door materials, hardware, and design details that fit the home’s exterior.
Therma-Tru entry doors may be a good fit if you want:
- A stronger front entry system
- Improved curb appeal
- Better insulation than an older door
- Decorative glass or privacy glass options
- A door style that matches the home’s architecture
- A properly fitted replacement entry door
Tarnow Doors can help you compare Therma-Tru entry door options in person at our Farmington Hills showroom.
Fox Weldoor™ Storm Doors
Fox Weldoor storm doors are built for Midwest homes and seasonal weather. A properly installed storm door can help protect the main entry door while adding ventilation, visibility, and another layer of comfort at the entryway.
Fox Weldoor storm doors may be a good fit if you want:
- Protection for your main entry door
- Added ventilation during warmer months
- Glass and screen options
- A cleaner finished entryway
- Additional weather protection
- A storm door designed for Midwest conditions
Tarnow Doors installs Fox Weldoor storm doors with attention to proper fit, seal, hardware alignment, and smooth daily operation.
Why Proper Door Installation Matters
A new front door or storm door is not only an appearance upgrade. The way the door is measured, fitted, shimmed, sealed, and finished affects how well it protects your home from drafts, moisture, security concerns, and daily wear.
A properly installed entry or storm door can help:
- Reduce air leaks around the door frame
- Improve comfort near the entryway
- Protect the main entry door from rain, snow, and wind
- Support better security and everyday operation
- Improve curb appeal with a clean, finished look
- Reduce sticking, rubbing, or difficult locking
Tarnow Doors focuses on proper fit, sealing, hardware alignment, threshold performance, and long-term operation so your door looks right and works the way it should.
When to Replace Your Entry Door or Storm Door
Replacement may be the better option when an entry door or storm door no longer seals, locks, protects, or operates properly.
You may want to replace your entry door if:
- You feel drafts around the frame
- The door is warped, cracked, rusted, or damaged
- The lock no longer lines up properly
- You can see light around the edges
- The door sticks, rubs, or does not close securely
- You want to improve curb appeal or energy efficiency
You may want to replace your storm door if:
- The frame is bent or damaged
- The glass or screen no longer works properly
- The door does not latch or close smoothly
- The storm door no longer protects the entry door
- You want better ventilation or visibility options
Tarnow Doors can help you compare whether a new entry door, storm door, or both would be the best fit for your home.
Entry Door & Storm Door FAQ
Tarnow Doors helps homeowners understand entry door replacement, storm door protection, energy efficiency, door materials, professional installation, and showroom options before choosing the right door system for their home.
How do I know if my entry door needs to be replaced?
Your entry door may need to be replaced if you feel drafts, see visible light around the edges, notice damage, have trouble locking the door, or the door no longer closes securely. A new entry door can improve comfort, security, curb appeal, and energy efficiency.
Is a storm door necessary for my Michigan home?
A storm door is not always required, but it can be helpful for many Michigan homes. A quality storm door can protect the main entry door from rain, snow, wind, and seasonal wear while also adding ventilation and another layer of comfort.
What is the difference between an entry door and a storm door?
An entry door is the main exterior door that provides security, insulation, and access to the home. A storm door is installed in front of the entry door to provide added protection, ventilation, and weather resistance.
Do you install Therma-Tru entry doors?
Yes. Tarnow Doors is an authorized Therma-Tru dealer and installs Therma-Tru entry door systems for homeowners in Farmington Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield, and nearby Southeast Michigan communities.
Do you install Fox Weldoor storm doors?
Yes. Tarnow Doors is an authorized Fox Weldoor dealer and installs Fox Weldoor storm doors for homeowners throughout the local service area.
Can I visit your showroom before choosing a door?
Yes. Tarnow Doors has a Farmington Hills showroom where homeowners can compare entry doors, storm doors, glass options, finishes, hardware, garage doors, openers, and related exterior door products.
Visit Our Farmington Hills Showroom
Visit our Farmington Hills showroom to compare entry doors, storm doors, Therma-Tru entry door systems, Fox Weldoor storm doors, glass options, finishes, hardware, and related garage door products in person.
Our showroom is located near I-696 and Haggerty Road, making it convenient for homeowners in Farmington Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield, Northville, Livonia, Southfield, and nearby Southeast Michigan communities.
Send Us a Message
- Tarnow Doors - 23701 Halsted Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
- Main Office: 248-453-6707
- Service Support: 248-478-9060
- Office & Showroom Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm,Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Sunday closed
- We are located near I-696 and Haggerty Road
- Service Area: Ann Arbor, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Commerce Township, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Franklin, Livonia, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Troy, & West Bloomfield