Sun Damage and Your Front Door

The sun can be more damaging to your home’s front door than you think and we’ll be discussing the harm the sun can cause, how to protect your doors, and how Window World can help.

The sun can cause a lot of harm to your home, causing a lot of fading and degradation (Reddit). This can be especially true when you live in a place like Las Vegas where the UV can get to extreme levels (Maximum Daily UV Index). So how do we protect our home’s exterior doors from fading and wearing out? Being aware of the harm the sun causes, how you can prevent damage on your own, and how others like us at Window World can help.

The Dangers of UV

The sun, our ever natural resource of heat, can sometimes be so hot that it wears out your exterior doors! The scientific term for the more damaging part of the sun is called Ultraviolet radiation. Britannica states, “ultraviolet radiation, that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum extending from the violet, or short-wavelength, end of the visible light range to the X-ray region. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is undetectable by the human eye, although, when it falls on certain materials, it may cause them to fluoresce—i.e., emit electromagnetic radiation of lower energy, such as visible light.” (Ultraviolet Radiation) This almost invisible light can seem like it’s not that big of deal, but can do more damage than most people realize. The Government of Canada shares, “UV radiation is highly energetic and tends to affect the stability of materials that make up an object.” (Government of Canada) This can be just as true here in Las Vegas where the sun is extra bright. The sun can wear out your windows, doors, exterior decorations, and many other things that are in contact with the sun’s UV. So, how do we protect our property from such dangers?

DIY Strategies Against UV

On your own, there are a couple of methods of protection you can use on your doors. You must also be aware, though, that each door has different needs. Some doors like Fiberglass Doors require little maintenance and repair, while others like wood doors require consistent maintenance and repair (depending on the damage). While every door is different and requires different amounts of care and attention, there are two things that you can do to ensure a longer lasting door. These things are applying protective coatings and building/buying physical barriers to block the sunlight. Applying a protective coating on your door is a very common tool, but is known to give excellent results. Adding these coatings can often be exactly what your door needs and help it last longer. The other well used strategy is adding a physical barrier, like an architectural overhang or awning. This can really help protect your doors from the sun’s most intense hours and it provides consistent protection without much work from the owner (How to Protect Your Front Door From the Sun). These can be excellent strategies and can help you get the results you’re looking for.

In the end, these tools and strategies can only help you go so far. Once they’re worn out, there isn’t much you can do for them. That’s why one of the best ways to help your door succeed, is to hire a company like us at Window World to help you maximize your doors potential, whether or not it’s faded or on its way to be so. By working with someone like us, we can help you find the right door that can better withstand the strong Ultraviolet Radiation found in Las Vegas. Also, with us we can help you choose a door that can help your home’s value increase, strengthen the safety within your home, and find a door that requires little maintenance (Installing a New Entry Door: What Are the Benefits?). With us, we can help your door be strengthened against the wear and tear of UV and give you the peace of mind knowing your door will last decades (The Lifespan of Windows and Doors). So contact us today at (702) 622-9399 and see how we can help you with your exterior doors!