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"Got my Parkway Doorlite Kit installed over the weekend. It makes such a world of difference. I'm very pleased with the result. The window install went without a hitch. The instructions were clear, but practically unnecessary. There was nothing that didn't make complete sense."
- Andy Perkins
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Top Ten Reasons to Buy a Doorlite Kit
Your sweetie isn't so sure that a Doorlite Kit is the right answer to your front door woes. Your contractor is shaking her head, wondering what you are getting her into.
Never fear -- the answers are here! Just when you thought all hope was lost, we conjured this list to fortify your purchasing power. Go on! Whip out this countdown and tell them what is what!
Doorlite Kits are energy efficient
Choose insulated (double-pane) glass. It provides both energy efficient and sound dampening qualities.
Doorlite Kits are versatile
Interior, exterior... Clear or texture glass... Choose an existing design, or create your own! Doorlite Kits offer customization without the ridiculous price tag of most modern doors!
Doorlite Kits are easy to install
You do not need to be an experienced carpenter to get the job done quickly and beautifully. Sneak a peek at our sample instructions or watch a video before you get started.
They are authentic
In the 50's, developers dropped by the local lumber mill to pick up a couple of lites for their door. Then, like now, they came in all manner of shapes and sizes. After all, why do you think there are so many variations on the "Grover"?
They can be applied to existing doors
You can purchase a new flush wood, metal or fiberglass door, but you don't have to. You may have the original flush door on your home. Before you toss it, consider modding it! Or install a Doorlite Kit in a salvaged door picked up from your local architectural resale or antique hardware shop.
Less industrial waste is created during production of Doorlite Kits
Custom doors made to order are certainly beautiful and often unique to the home, but they also put a large burden on materials usage. Lengths of trim not used, or sheets of glass left over are often tossed straight into the dumpster. Doorlite Kits are standardized for efficient production all the way up the supply chain.
They require less packing materials than a new front door
Custom doors shipped across the US or overseas require a great deal of protection. Wood, styrofoam, and plastic is utilized to prevent damage during shipping, often weighing as much as the door itself. Our Doorlite Kits utilize far less packaging, and much of it is reusable by the customer.
Doorlite Kits are faster and easier to ship than an entire door
Most custom doors take 8-12 weeks from order to install. Why wait 12 weeks for a custom door when you could build yourself a new door this weekend?
They are replaceable and repairable
Accidents happen. Don't throw away your perfectly good door! Broken glass or damaged frames can be removed and a new Doorlite Kit installed.
Doorlite Kits are affordable
Custom doors average $2000-$3000, but you can build a beautiful new door using a Doorlite Kit for under $500!
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