Is a Storm Door Necessary in North Vancouver?

Living here in North Vancouver means that we get storms. Most recently, the snow apocalypse, and each year they seem to get worse and worse. We have a great guide on making sure your outdoor pipes are prepped for winter. If you are a homeowner here, then you should understand the importance of having a storm door.

Why You Need a Storm Door

Home Security

Storm doors are much stronger than your average door. They are often times made from metal (you couldn’t tell) which provides a ton more security than a traditional wooden door. Most common thieves upon seen a storm door will often become discouraged and not attempt to break through.

Keep Bugs Out

North Vancouver has its fair share of summer bugs as well. By choosing a waterproof door, you are better able to keep these pests out of your home. Make sure that when you are shopping that you get a door with screen inserts, that way you can enjoy the breeze and keep the pests out of your home. If you have pests, checkout these great guides on removing ants and removing spiders.

Save on Energy Costs

Heating and cooling your home is no joke. If you have central heating, like a lot of us Vancouverites do, then you know the costs associated with air conditioning. But having a secure storm door, you are able to keep more of that cool, or hot air inside your home. Storm doors are sealed around all edges and will help you to save money on your home’s cooling and heating costs.

Protects Your Main Door

Having a storm door in front of your main door will help to protect it. The main door is often decorative and has special paint and stains. But using a weatherproof door, you are able to better protect and increase the longevity of the main door.

Need to protect some items from the elements? Choose North Shore Mini Storage today for your storage needs.

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Mike Olsen

18:58 16 Oct 19

This is inexpensive storage that operates 100% as advertised - they do not offer 24/7 access and do not charge 24/7 access pricing. They are incredibly responsive to requests to unlock doors and provide access. It is not fancy but if you need a clean, dry place to store your stuff, you can't beat these guys. Don't expect bells and/or whistles but you also won't be paying for them.

Dave Shirlaw

01:54 10 Jun 19

Have to phone to have buildings unlocked. Annoying.

megan chow

23:06 21 May 19

sara ~

01:04 25 Sep 18

Prices are 1/2 the price of other storage units but it shuts down (locked gates) from 10 am - 6 pm except if you have the enormous ground level outside facing units. Those hours are impossible. The technology getting items up to the second story is an actual forklift thats made stationary. You balance your items up the forklift (and you raise the wooden pallet up yourself) Then you must walk up stairs and hope their is a dolly available to wind precariously around tiny turning hallways. Budget carpentry and ancient carpet in the units. The trolleys sound and feel like their from 1980's and are either coached to disobey or they keep their own counsel. They say its secure but I had a neighbor pick something up and they weren't even asked for permission. I explicitly stated only I was to have access. They said they do not let it happen. The locks are your own, but the flip closure is attached by 3/4 wood screws easily and possibly quite quietly could be opened and emptied with no one batting an eye. A kid could detach it with anything. They have "24 hour security" which means a guy lives on site. Does he/she have CCTV access? Probably not, nor would you want that job. Are there motion sensors? Not likely as sometimes the lights won't turn on and finding a switch in the straggly wandering corridors is impossible. They do not offer insurance. You have to sign forms saying all the things you will and won't do, but they are not liable if anything happens: theft, fire, water, vandals, pests etcSo despite all those complaints, its still 4/5 only because of the prices.