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The Best Way to Choose a New Front Door

If you’re in the market for a new front door, then you should  consider 3 elements before making your purchase: price, material, and style.

Price: How Much Should You Spend On Your New Door?

Unless you’re on a shoestring budget, we recommend investing   $300 – $800 on a front door. If you’re planning to install it yourself, you could probably afford to get something in the higher end of that range. If you’re going to have the door installed by a professional, then the price could be between $500 – $2000.

Material: What Should Your New Door Be Made Of?

When it comes to materials, you have quite a few options to choose from. The most common are fiberglass, wood, steel, and iron. There isn’t a “right” choice here. If there was, then there wouldn’t be so many different options. Each type come with pros and cons, but if you want something as customizable as wood, but with steel-like security, go with fiberglass. Fiberglass has an insulated core, and is naturally more durable than wood. Although it is slightly more expensive than wood, the insulation will help you keep heat from escaping in the winter, and cool air from escaping in the summer.

Style: What Look Is Right For You?

If you’re not quite sold on Fiberglass, that’s ok. Sometimes it’s best to check out some real world examples of your options. Take a look at Jennifer Noonan’s 14 Eye-Catching Options For Your Front Door and then come back…we’ll wait.

Back? Great! As you can see, doors can look great in glass, iron, and wood. If you’re still unable to decide, start with a color that fits your house best. Yes, we understand that most materials can be pained to your liking, but imagine it they couldn’t be for a moment. Once you have an idea, go out and look at different door styles in person. Sometimes pictures can be deceiving. To truly make the right call, you need to touch and feel your prospective new door.

Bonus: Security

It’s true that fiberglass is more secure than wood, but if you really want to protect your home from intruders, you should have a lock installed by a professional locksmith. Once you choose your new door, check out the locks we have available.

Not sure what type of lock you need? Don’t worry, we can help! If you’re serious about securing your new investment and keeping your home safe, then contact All American Locksmith today!

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Door Services that Go Beyond Just Locks

Dealing with a professional locksmith service has its perks. From the peace of mind to professional and prompt services to knowing the job is being done right – there are so many reasons to carefully select the right locksmith.

Did you know they’re not just available in a pinch? Yes, that’s a large part of their role – to be there in the off hours and at times when a crisis occurs, but a good locksmith will do more than just get you in a locked door or replace locks.

A locksmith that offers additional services can also resolve issues with your doors including problems with the door seal, drafts and even help with damaged door frames.

If you’ve noticed an increase in energy usage at your home or business, it could be time to replace the door threshold or sweeps. These are used to seal off cold or warm air from escaping the room but can become worn over time and no longer provide protection.

Speaking of protection, another way to risk your security beyond just broken locks are door frames that are weak or damaged. What good is replacing or rekeying a lock when damage to the doorframe could make it easy to compromise your home or building security.

If you’re ready to get your doors looking great and keeping you protected, contact All American Locksmiths we have the expertise and the products needed to help you with fast, reliable service at a reasonable price. We also believe in transparency and provide our price list upfront, and not after you’ve already called us out to help with your locksmith needs.

Don’t put off door service repairs and keep your property at risk. We service communities throughout western, southern, and central Connecticut, as well as Westchester County, NY. Contact us today!

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What Does a Commercial Locksmith Do?

You’ve probably heard of, or even used a locksmith before. They come in handy on those late nights when you cannot for the life of you seem to remember where you put your keys and all you can think about is getting home to your bed as quickly and safely as possible.

Locksmiths certainly save the day in many of those scenarios regularly. However many are also professionally trained as commercial locksmiths and also provide assistance to businesses, building and property to owners to ensure their premises are secure.

The History of Locksmiths

Locksmithing is actually one of the oldest professions and dates back several thousands of years to ancient Egypt. Like today, these locks were used to protect valuables from unlawful access. Over the years, the use of metal locks and changes to how locks worked internally were made. The profession also slowly changed from creators of locks, to those who could repair locks – just as they do today.

Aside from residential and auto lock specialists, there are commercial locksmiths who are trained to handle business security on levels beyond locked doors. Many are also aware of access control settings, keyless entry systems and other new, secure technologies being introduced.

Maintaining Business Security

Regardless of size, businesses need to be protected around the clock from theft and unlawful entry. Having doors and locks that work as they should is the greatest defense possible. But when those locks fail or are broken, there is a lot put at risk.

A commercial locksmith is trained in handling these various secure locks and doors and understanding what’s needed to repair or replace them. More importantly, they work during the hours when the rest of the world is asleep if so needed. That’s peace of mind any business owner should have.

At All American Locksmiths were proud to offer services and product advice for both urgent and non-emergency situations. If you’d like to partner with a responsive, local, commercial locksmith in Connecticut, contact All American Locksmiths today!