Door Installation Service

Many homeowners mistake temporary door issues, like drafts or sticking, as repairable problems. However, warped frames, sagging hinges, water damage, visible cracks, or difficulty locking securely often mean the door is beyond repair. In Vermont's harsh winters, minor air leaks can escalate heating bills significantly. A door that’s not energy-efficient or secure enough poses safety, comfort, and cost concerns. If you're unsure, Big Al’s team can provide an honest assessment of whether repairs or a full replacement is in your best interest.

Many homeowners underestimate how much energy is lost through old, poorly sealed doors. Modern doors come with advanced insulation, tighter seals, and weatherproofing that drastically cut down drafts and heat transfer. In regions like Chittenden and Franklin Counties, where winters are long and cold, upgrading your door can lower your heating costs by up to 20%. Big Al's Roofing ensures each installation is precision-fitted to your specific frame, maximizing energy efficiency.

While standard-size doors are common, Big Al's Roofing specializes in ensuring a custom-fit installation that matches your unique doorway dimensions. Vermont homes, especially older or custom-built ones, often have non-standard openings that require careful measurement and sometimes custom ordering. This attention to detail ensures proper sealing, aesthetic alignment, and long-term durability. Off-the-shelf doors without customization can lead to gaps, misalignment, or premature wear.

Beyond improving curb appeal, new doors provide increased home security, noise reduction, insulation, and can even increase property value. High-quality doors also offer better resistance against moisture intrusion, which helps prevent issues like wood rot, mold, and mildew—common in Vermont’s climate. Big Al’s Roofing helps homeowners select doors that offer layered benefits, not just surface-level upgrades, ensuring a smarter investment.

Absolutely. Material choice is crucial in Chittenden and Franklin Counties where temperatures swing drastically. Fiberglass doors offer superior insulation and low maintenance, while steel doors provide enhanced security and are less prone to warping. Wooden doors, while beautiful, require more upkeep due to humidity and temperature fluctuations. Big Al’s experts guide you in selecting the right material for your lifestyle, budget, and climate demands.

Many believe that all doors are more or less the same or that price is the only deciding factor. However, factors like energy ratings, security features, frame compatibility, and professional installation make significant differences in performance and longevity. Big Al’s Roofing often educates customers that the installation process is just as critical as the product itself—poor installation can negate even the best door’s benefits.

Most standard installations can be completed within a day, but the process includes more than just hanging a door. It involves careful removal of the old unit, prepping the frame, ensuring level and plumb fitting, weatherproofing, sealing, and finishing. Special cases, like custom doors or correcting out-of-square frames, may take longer. Big Al’s Roofing prioritizes precision and weatherproofing to ensure the longevity of every installation.

Big Al's uses premium sealants, weather-stripping, and insulative foam to create a thermal and moisture barrier between the interior and Vermont’s extreme exterior elements. Doors are installed with close attention to threshold alignment and flashing to prevent leaks and drafts. The crew checks door operation after installation to ensure no gaps or misalignments that could compromise insulation or security.

Yes, but it requires extra care. Big Al’s Roofing works year-round and uses specific procedures to minimize exposure to cold air during installation. The team preps the new door off-site when possible and ensures the old door is removed just before the new one is ready to be installed. This minimizes downtime and prevents cold air from affecting your home’s interior.

Security is a top concern for many Vermont homeowners. Modern doors often feature reinforced frames, multi-point locking systems, tamper-resistant hinges, and solid-core construction. Big Al’s Roofing recommends doors that meet or exceed industry security standards and can suggest additional upgrades like smart locks or video doorbells that integrate seamlessly with the door design.