Many smart homeowners ask “What’s the best season to replace a front door in North Carolina”? It makes sense that you’d want to keep your door replacement project as stress-free as possible. If there’s an ideal season in which to replace your front door, then that’s when you’d want to schedule your door replacement project.
At Window Works Co., we help homeowners in the Raleigh, NC area find the best front doors for their homes. We know that there isn’t really a ‘best’ season to replace your own front door. But we also know that each season presents certain benefits while also posing potential challenges.
In the post, we’ll explain what’s great (and perhaps not so great) and replacing your front door in each season in North Carolina.
What Season are YOU in?
Maybe more important than the calendar season is thinking about the season of life that you, the homeowner, are in.
Is there a big event coming up, like a graduation or a holiday? Perhaps you want to welcome friends and family into your home through a stunning new front door? Then of course it makes sense that you’d want to have your door replacement project complete before the big day!
Or do you have a new baby at home who will be walking in a few months? Perhaps it would be less stressful for you to have the door replaced before baby takes those first steps. That way, you won’t have to worry about her toddling into a construction zone while your door is being replaced.
Maybe you have an elderly pet who would be stressed by a construction project? Then perhaps you’d rather wait until your pet has passed before starting a construction project. That way you can be assured the time you have with them isn’t stressful for them.
Whatever your circumstances, it’s important to consider your needs first when planning when to replace your front door.
Is Spring the Best Season to Replace a Front Door in North Carolina?
Spring weather in North Carolina is generally mild, and sunshine is abundant.
For many, this makes spring an ideal time to replace a front door in North Carolina.
But, there is one major caveat to consider.
Beginning in mid-March and lasting through the end of April, pine pollen season is a time that many North Carolinians dread. Everything from cars to patio furniture to pets get coated in a thick layer of yellow crud.
Rain doesn’t wash it away. It only creates messy rivers of yellow goo running down the streets and pooling in parking lots.
Those who suffer from seasonal allergies are easy to spot. They’ll be the ones with swollen eyes and drippy noses.
If you or a family member suffer with pollen allergies, you may want to reconsider a springtime door replacement.
That’s because, during a door replacement project, your entryway will be open. It will remain open for much of the day while the installation crew changes out your old door for your new one.
During that time, lots of pollen particles might enter your home.
If you’re OK with this (and the additional furniture dusting or nose blowing that it might mean), then spring may still be a great time for you to change out your front door.
Is Summer the Best Season to Replace a Front Door in North Carolina?
The longer daytime hours can make Summer a great choice for a door replacement project.
But the summer heat in North Carolina can be stifling. And the high humidity can leave you dripping wet after only a few minutes outside.
Some homeowners think that their front entryway will be open for much of the day during a front door replacement. They worry that their home will become unbearably hot due to the AC loss. However, on most front door replacement installations, the front door opening is only exposed for 30 minutes or less.
But, if your front door replacement involves rot repair or other complications, the front door may be off its hinges for longer. You may lose some of your home’s air conditioning power throughout the day because of this.
This could be fine if you aren’t terribly bothered by heat, or if you plan to supplement your A/C with fans until the HVAC is able to recuperate from the project.
But, if you are quite sensitive to heat, and if your project is complicated by additional repairs around the door frame, you may want to choose a different season for your door replacement project.
Is Autumn the Best Season to Replace a Front Door in North Carolina?
Cooling temperatures can make autumn an ideal time to replace your front door in North Carolina.
However, sometimes unexpected weather can cause delays for North Carolina construction.
The Atlantic coast hurricane season runs from June 1 – November 30. The peak times for a hurricane to affect central North Carolina are from mid-August through the end of October. While it is rare for hurricanes to impact us here in the Triangle region, it isn’t unheard of.
It’s important to remember that construction projects can only happen in safe weather conditions. Obviously, if power is down, your door project can’t happen as planned. The installation crew won’t be able to use the power tools needed to cut your mouldings and casing.
So, while it is rare, it is possible that hurricane season could cause a delay in your construction project. So long as you schedule your project knowing this may happen and affect your timeline, fall can be an excellent time to replace a front door in NC.
Is Winter the Best Season to Replace a Front Door in North Carolina?
Winter can be a fine season to replace a front door in North Carolina. Our winter temperatures are generally mild relative to those in other states.
The door opening should only be exposed for about 30 minutes on typical front door replacements. As we described above, however, it may take longer if there is rot or other issues for the installation crew to repair. In these cases, some of your home’s heating power may be lost due to the entryway being open during the project. The solution to this, though, could be as simple as wearing a sweater during the project.
As with autumn, there is a risk of some weather delay. It’s rare, but snow (and more commonly, ice) can make North Carolina roads unpassable and cause delays to your door replacement project. So long as you know that this is a (slight) risk when you schedule a winter door replacement, you should be just fine.
Summary
In truth, the best season to replace a front door in North Carolina is the season that works best for you, your schedule, and your family.
Window Works installs beautiful new front doors all year long. When you’re ready to replace your home’s front door, we’d love to help you find and install just the right one.
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