Round Top Security Storm Doors Chicago

Arch top doors are one of the most beautiful and dramatic features you can find on a home. Whether it’s a full round top, cathedral, eyebrow, camber or arch top – you can’t deny the curb appeal of these doors. Chicago and it’s suburbs have many neighborhoods where you can find blocks lined with homes featuring gorgeous, historical round top doors.

But what about when it comes time to replace them? Defender Steel Door Co. is one of the few local specialists providing custom window and door installation that can handle any size or shape requirement.

Why should you consider replacing or upgrading one of these beautiful arch top doors? More often than not, older doors are decades old and no longer fit the opening properly, which allows for massive energy loss and causes structural problems when opening or closing. As a matter of fact, our custom steel entry doors offer 6 times the energy efficiency of the best traditional wood door!

A custom-made arch top steel door will create an airtight opening, saving you money on your heating and cooling costs. Our custom round top doors will not expand or contract, ensuring an energy-efficient, smoothly operating entryway that is virtually maintenance-free.

Beyond the main entryway, we also custom manufacture heavy-duty security storm doors for these custom architectural shapes. They provide an added layer of energy efficiency and break-in protection for your home while keeping all of its original charm. We offer a variety of styles to choose from to complement your home’s aesthetic and your budget!

Determining Your Arch Top Style

One of the first steps in the process is to determine what type of arch top you have. Is it a full arch? Is it a camber top or cathedral top? There are even curved and pointed tops. Take a look at the style options below to see what each type of top looks like.

Arch Top Security Storm Door Styles

The full arch is the most common and is actually a semi-circle. It is still considered a custom door even though it’s the most common. Camber top, curved top, pointed top and cathedral top are all unique in the sense that a template is required for each. While a template may not be required for a full arch, it’s best to still create one to make sure the door fits the opening. The pointed and cathedral top doors are the most rare, but you can still see them throughout the Chicagoland area.

Things To Keep In Mind With Round Top Storm Doors In Chicago

While they are beautiful, round top security storm doors need some special attention when they are replaced.

Measuring An Arch Top Security Storm Door

The most important aspect of replacing a round top storm door is getting the measurements right. While measuring the width is fairly standard, everything changes when it comes to the top of the door. The key measurement to take is measuring the springline which is where the arch starts to begin. At Defender, this is where we start to create the arch top security storm door template. This is different for each door, especially with styles other than a full arch.