Choosing the Right Hardware for Your New Entry Door

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Your home's entry door makes a big impression, but the hardware is what you use every day. The right hinges, accessories, locks, handles, and finishes affect how your door looks, how secure it is, and how easy it is to use. With Renewal by Andersen Ensemble® entry doors, you choose the hardware along with your door, so every piece works together and fits your home's style. Renewal by Andersen offers an extensive selection of hardware, so it's easy to equip and accessorize your Ensemble® entry doors exactly the way you want.

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Hinges

Hinges rarely get much attention, but they carry the weight of your door through years of daily use. That's why adjustable, ball-bearing hinges come standard on every Renewal by Andersen door. They keep the door swinging smoothly and can be adjusted to stay properly aligned over time. They come in a variety of finishes, so you can match or complement the rest of your hardware. Adjustable, ball-bearing hinges are standard on all doors. many attractive finishes are available to match or complement or hardware selection.

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Door Accessories

Accessories add both convenience and character. A peep sight lets you see who is at the door before you open it, and a classic door knocker gives guests a charming way to announce themselves. Mail slots make deliveries easier, while kick plates protect the bottom of your door from scuffs and wear. Everything you need to get the look and functionality you want, inside and out.

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A mail slot on a replacement door

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Popular locks

Ensemble® entry doors offer two lock systems. Cross-bore locks are the type found in most American homes. They're easy to use, affordably priced, and come with a latch alone ort a latch and deadbolt. For maximum protection, the multi-point locking system secures the door in three places. Yale Assure Lock® smart options are also available, with keyless touchscreen entry, battery backup, anbd remote access through the Yale Access app.

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Grilles that help define your door

Renewal by Andersen offers a number of attractive grille styles and patterns for select door panels featuring rectangular or square glass lights. Our grilles add definition and personality to your door and make it easy to match your home's style or create a whole new look. Some of the styles we offer include:

  • Colonial: Rectangular equal light pattern. Grille light size of glass light and the desired number of lights.
  • Modified Colonial: Incorporating the top horizontal rows of standard colonial pattern. The bottom grille bar can be configured with a wider 2.25 inch bar if desired.
  • Prairie: Two vertical grille bars and two horizontal grille bars each center-of-bar located 4 inches from the edge of the visible glass.
  • Modified Prairie: Prairie grille patterns that only have vertical bars on the outermost edges of the glass combination.

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Lovely colors that last

At Renewal by Andersen, we take great pride in building replacement entry doors that look better and stand up to extreme weather. Our secret? We use proven exterior coating technologies that provide exceptional protection. With 20 attractive and durable shades from subtle to bold, and seven prefinished stained options, it's easy to find a favorite.

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a replacement door with patterned glass

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Glass that sets the tone

Whatever you are envisioning for your replacement entry door, from elegant to modern to functional, Renewal by Andersen has an array of popular glass designs to help you pull it off. All designed to pair beautifully with your preferred door panel, sidelights and transom. Some of those options include:

  • Enhanced Triple Pane Glass: An extra pane of glass and selectively applied Low-E glass coatings make these glass options our most energy efficient for all climates.
  • High-Performance Dual Pane Glass: Dual pane glass construction with selectively applied Low-E coatings provide a wide range of glass options with varying level of performance and clarity.
  • Clear Dual Pane Glass: Two panes of glass for comfort and energy efficiency. A clear, uncoated surface gives this glass a natural look and allows bright light indoors.
  • Art Glass: Choose form 7 distinct families and beautifully crafted styles from classic to contemporary. Art glass is energy efficient, and options are available for select doors, sidelights, and transoms.
  • Patterned Glass: Choose from a wide range of textured glass designs that complement your door selection and provide the levels of privacy and light you desire.

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