Is your home’s entrance a gateway for style, or a gateway for high heating bills and security risks?
We recently completed a major project for a family in Herkimer, NY. Like many homeowners in our area, they were dealing with the standard “Central New York” door problems: drafts, maintenance headaches, and a lack of real security.
By identifying the specific “pain points” of their existing entryways, we were able to design a professional-grade ProVia system that looks stunning in Coal Black while providing industrial-strength protection.
The “Ankle Chill”
In Herkimer, the wind off the hills can turn a standard door into an energy vacuum. If you can feel a draft at your ankles, your furnace is essentially trying to heat the sidewalk.
The Sash Solution: For both the front and side entries, we utilized the ZAC Auto-Adjusting Threshold. Unlike fixed thresholds that lose their seal as a house settles, this spring-loaded system automatically maintains an airtight bond with the door bottom. Combined with the ComforTech DLA Argon-filled glass in their side door and new windows, the family’s home is now a sealed fortress against the CNY winter.
The Rot Reality
Snow piles up against Herkimer doorsteps for months. Standard wood frames act like a sponge, soaking up moisture until the bottom of the frame is soft, rotting, and inviting pests.
The Sash Solution: We installed ProVia Legacy Steel doors in FrameSaver® Frames. This frame features a composite bottom block that cannot absorb water and cannot rot. To ensure zero maintenance, we wrapped the exterior in Textured Coal Black Aluminum Cladding, so the family never has to pick up a paintbrush again.
The Security Gap: 20-Gauge vs. Standard Steel
Most “steel” doors from big-box stores are made of thin, 24 or 26-gauge metal. They are easily dented and offer very little resistance to a determined intruder.
The Sash Solution: The homeowners upgraded to Professional-Grade 20-Gauge Smooth Steel. This contains 49% more steel than a standard consumer door. We paired this with Thumbturn Deadbolts and a Security Plate for rock-solid peace of mind. When that door closes, you can hear and feel the difference in weight and security.
Before and After
The New York Sash Difference
An outdated or drafty entry door is more than an eyesore—it’s a liability for your home’s security and energy efficiency. Don’t wait for a maintenance emergency or a skyrocketing utility bill to make the decision for you.
LIMITED TIME: Customer’s Choice Entry Door Sale: This is our biggest door offer of the year! Choose between $1,000 OFF your project or a FREE ProVia Storm Door with your purchase. If you have an entryway that feels like the one we rescued in Herkimer, now is the time to act before these exclusive savings disappear.
Ready to transform your entrance into a secure, stylish gateway? Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today and see why Herkimer homeowners “Trust the Sash!”
