People work very hard in Jacksonville, FL to create a home that is their dream place to live. While some may be fortunate enough to start out with a dream home or a custom designed home, most families will buy older homes and then renovate and upgrade.
One type of renovation or upgrade that can be relatively low cost is to change the exterior doors. While this may be done with windows, it is also common for homeowners to call in window and door replacement companies in Jacksonville, FL to replace a front, back or side window and door or perhaps install a new patio door. Often this includes increasing the size of a window and door or perhaps adding sidelights or a transom for a more elaborate entrance.
Choosing from the top window and door replacement companies is important. There are some simple questions homeowners can use in a phone conversation to determine if the contractor they are speaking with has the experience and expertise to get the replacement done right.
Slab or Pre-hung Door
In most cases, door replacement companies will be very familiar with both slab and pre-hung door installation. Slab doors are just the door itself, which is more common with interior door replacement and less common with the exterior doors to the home.
Pre-hung doors come with the door jamb or frame with the door. This means that the contractor will have to remove the old frame and door, install the new, ensure it is level and secure it in place before completing the finishing touches.
Asking a Jacksonville, FL company about the process they use to install a pre-hung door, which can include patio doors, will be very telling. Look for companies that are able to provide a clear picture of how they complete the process and what they do to ensure the door is properly leveled and secured.
