Style, Safety and Comfort Rank Among Top Five
Reasons to Upgrade Doors
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 26,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy-efficient home renovation
is emerging as a key solution to U.S. homeowners balancing a
volatile housing market with a desire to boost curb appeal, finds
the new "Opening Doors" survey by JELD-WEN, a leading global
manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building
products.
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The survey found that, given the current real estate landscape,
more homeowners say now is a good time to renovate or remodel a
house and that energy efficiency is a key motivator for those
looking to replace or install new exterior doors.
Despite trying to limit overall spending due to economic
pressures, nearly half of respondents (47%) are willing to pay
extra for a more sustainable or eco-friendly product or service for
their home — with most willing to pay for an upgrade that provides
long-term cost savings (74%). In addition, three out of 10 (30%)
homeowners who are replacing or installing new exterior doors are
doing so to increase their home's energy efficiency.
"As the U.S. home improvement market is expected to hit record
highs this year, we're seeing homeowners prioritize low-lift
updates that create a high impact," said Jim Parello, JELD-WEN's vice president and
general manager of doors for North
America. "Making investments in a home that will pay off in
the long run is crucial, especially when it comes to energy
efficiency. At JELD-WEN, sustainability is at the core of what we
do, and when it comes to door innovation, we continue to offer a
breadth of product options that are stylish, durable and energy
efficient."
Leading the way in energy efficiency is JELD-WEN's range of
exterior steel and fiberglass doors. JELD-WEN's fiberglass door
portfolio, including Smooth-Pro and Design-Pro Fiberglass, combines
functionality with looks, delivering strong doors that require
minimal maintenance and a variety of finishes that can be painted
or stained any color. Fiberglass doors offer durable aesthetic
appeal and are resistant to rot, dents, cracks and splits.
JELD-WEN's fiberglass doors function well in any climate, with many
options that are ENERGY STAR rated.
While energy efficiency is top of mind for most consumers,
JELD-WEN's survey also revealed:
- Security is the most important characteristic of a front door,
followed by durability. 70% of homeowners ranked security in their
top three most important front door characteristics, and 65% ranked
durability in their top three.
- Style, comfort and safety remain in the top five reasons for
installing or replacing exterior doors year over year.
- Nearly nine in 10 homeowners say the front door is important
for a home's curb appeal.
"Although many homeowners think primarily of wood when
considering exterior doors, material science has advanced
fiberglass and steel doors to home heroes," said Jennifer Matson, JELD-WEN's vice president for
doors product management. "With energy-efficient strength,
durability and security across a broad spectrum of stylish designs,
glass types and finish options – fiberglass and steel doors can be
both beautiful and functional."
JELD-WEN helps homeowners enhance their curb appeal and make the
right choice for doors through their style collections arranged in
four distinct looks: farmhouse, coastal, updated traditional or
simply modern.
For more information on JELD-WEN's door styles, designs and
energy efficiency benefits, visit https://www.jeld-wen.com.
Survey Background and Methodology
TRUE Global
Intelligence, the in-house research practice of FleishmanHillard,
fielded an online survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners aged 18-77. The
survey was fielded between April 26 –
May 7, 2023. The results are
representative of the U.S. homeowner population by gender, age,
household income and U.S. Census region.
About JELD-WEN
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., JELD-WEN is a leading global
manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building
products, offering one of the broadest selections of windows,
interior and exterior doors, and wall systems. JELD-WEN delivers a
differentiated customer experience, providing construction
professionals with durable, energy-efficient products and
labor-saving services that help them maximize productivity and
create beautiful, secure spaces for all to enjoy. The JELD-WEN team
is committed to creating safe, sustainable environments for
customers, associates, and local communities. The JELD-WEN family
of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in
North America; Swedoor® and DANA®
in Europe; and Corinthian®,
Stegbar®, and Breezway® in Australia. Visit JELD-WEN.com for more
information.
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