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DOORS · BUYER’S GUIDE

Entry Door Buying Guide: What to Know Before You Buy

An entry door is more than a slab. Here’s what actually matters — glass, hardware, weather sealing and security.

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Glass & Light

Decide how much light and privacy you want: a small window, decorative glass, or full-view with sidelights and a transom. More glass brings in light and curb appeal; frosted or textured glass keeps privacy.

Hardware & Security

Choose solid deadbolts and multi-point locks, and we reinforce the strike and frame so the door protects your home as well as it looks. Handles and finishes set the style.

Weather Sealing

Quality weatherstripping and a good threshold keep out drafts, water and bugs — and are a big part of the energy savings a new door delivers. This is where a poorly fitted door fails.

Fit & Installation

A great door installed poorly will stick, leak and drift. We set the door level and square, seal and weatherstrip it, and fit the hardware so it swings and latches perfectly. See our doors page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Consider the material, glass and privacy, hardware and locks, weatherstripping, and a professional fit. The install matters as much as the door itself.

Yes — we offer sidelights, transoms and a range of glass options to add light while balancing privacy and security.

Solid deadbolts, multi-point locks and a reinforced strike and frame — which we install — make a big difference.

A door that isn’t set level, sealed and weatherstripped will stick, leak air and water, and waste energy. Proper installation prevents all of that.

Upgrade Your Entry

Mississippi Pro serves Pearl and the Jackson metro. Visit our showroom at 1138 Weems Street, Pearl, or we'll bring samples to you. Free estimates.

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