Steel Entry Door

Related terms

• Stile

  The vertical members of a sash or door panel frame.

• Spacer

  The bar separating the panes of an insulated glass unit. 'Warm-edge' spacers reduce edge heat loss and condensation.

• Stool

  The interior horizontal shelf at the bottom of a window, what people commonly call the inside sill.

• Solid-Wood Door

  A door built from solid lumber or stave-core, the premium traditional construction; can move seasonally with humidity.

• Storm Door

  A secondary exterior door (often glass/screen interchangeable) mounted outside the entry door for added weather protection and ventilation.

• Solid-Core Door

  An interior door with a dense composite core for better sound dampening and a quality feel. A common worthwhile upgrade for bedrooms and…

• Strike Plate

  The metal plate on the jamb the latch and bolt engage. Long screws into the framing here are the single cheapest security upgrade.

• Smart Lock

  An electronic deadbolt with keypad, app, or auto-unlock control. Adds convenience and access logging; needs battery maintenance.