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Should Your Front Door Have Glass In It?

In addition to the material a front door is made from, homeowners need to evaluate whether or not to include glass in their front door.  This decision should not be taken lightly because it heavily impacts a home’s privacy, safety, level of natural light it receives, and curb appeal.  Here’s what homeowners in Western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities need to know.

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Answering the Four Main Concerns for Entry Doors

Privacy

Glass manufacturers offer various levels of privacy to allow homeowners to customize their door’s aesthetics.  Low privacy glass is absent of texture and can be seen straight through.  This type of glass works well on homes with long driveways that are not easily visible from the road.  Medium privacy glass is a combination of clear and nontransparent glass that provides a partial ambiguous view.  High privacy glass is extremely textured and allows an outsider to only detect interior colors and shadows. This type of glass works well for homes on busy streets.

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Safety

A common concern for homeowners considering the inclusion of glass in their front door is whether or not doing so makes it easier for burglars to enter the home.  The answer to this relies on the type of glass used in the front door.  To ensure the utmost level of safety, reinforced tempered glass should be used in your home’s front door.  This glass is trickier for an intruder to break.  An added perk of this type of glass is its energy efficiency, which will save homeowners on their heating and cooling costs.

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Curb Appeal

Your home’s front door is one of the first features potential homebuyers and guests view.  Adding glass to the front door can create a more alluring façade, especially if the glass is stained or has an imaginative pattern.

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Natural Light

Research has shown that natural light is a top priority for those in the market for a new home.  A natural mood enhancer, natural light gives the illusion of a larger space.  This makes it worth strongly considering the inclusion of windows in your front door.  For homeowners wanting glass, but not wanting to feel exposed to the neighborhood, frosted, opaque, and decorative glass can offer the best of both worlds.

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"We had a French patio door and 11 windows replaced in our home. We were extremely pleased with all areas of the process.  I was very pleased with our installation crew: Chris, Gabe and Tanner. They worked very hard, were very considerate and punctual. Our salesperson, Chris, did an excellent job in explaining the construction and product, Marvin Infinity windows and doors. The QC inspector, Josh was extremely thorough.  Every member of the Lindus team was professional, polite, informative and respectful."

Timothy H.
Stillwater, MN
February 15, 2025

"Very thorough and conscientious.  Nice guys to boot.  Good work." 

Thomas H.
Woodbury, MN
February 13, 2025

"Lindus installed 2 windows and 2 patio doors and they do great work. If you are looking for a good company, you will be pleased with Lindus Construction."

Bert L.
Cannon Falls, MN
October 22, 2024

"We have been customers of Lindus Construction for many years. Our house is 30 years old. We’ve had them replace all our windows in several stages, the last of which was this summer when they also replaced our front door. During a recent visit, our city inspector commented on our beautiful front door and asked who installed it. When we told him it was Lindus, he responded, 'They always do such quality work.' Lindus will continue to be our go-to should further needs arise. We know we can count on them."

Colleen H.
Woodbury, MN
September 19, 2024

"Very happy with the sliding glass patio door we had installed. Their team came out for a quality inspection and Josh went out of his way to find a same day solution to a screen door issue we identified. Thanks!"

Steve B.
Minneapolis, MN
September 11, 2024

"We had a project of replacing our laundry closet doors. Nobody would call us back, but Lindus did and even said, 'no project is too small.'  On installation day, Dave and Joe did an exceptional job!!  The absolute cherry on top was when it came to attaching the handles I selected. They were very honest, asking, 'are you sure these are the handles you want?'  When they didn’t look right, Joe ran to Menards, shopped the aisles, and sent us pics until we found the perfect door handles!!  That blew my mind. We’ve been through countless remodels, and most guys would’ve said, 'figure out some handles and have your husband put them on.' Not Dave and Joe!  I’m so impressed. Nobody goes above and beyond anymore, and that level of customer service can’t be taught."

Terri V.
Red Wing, MN
August 7, 2024
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