Mike Lamb 65 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 I have read installation instructions where south facing doors should not have glass storm doors installed because of extreme heat. A black door does not help. This is a good illustration for that advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lamb 65 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 The outside temp. today was 50F. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Katen 153 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Yes. It's really nasty when they're metal doors. One touch and you're burned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Raymond 27 Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Fiberglass doors are fun. The hot side expands while the cool interior doesn't and bends the door off the weatherstripping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lamb 65 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Tom Raymond said: Fiberglass doors are fun. The hot side expands while the cool interior doesn't and bends the door off the weatherstripping. And the sealant around the glass melts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Amaral 7 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Add a storm-door and bingo.... melting window-frames and decor.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Kibbel 82 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 I remember back when homes had shady front porches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry Simon 38 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 22 hours ago, Bill Kibbel said: I remember back when homes had shady front porches. Yeah, when you had to come home when the streetlights came on. . . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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