Steel Door Replacement Project in Ajax, Ontario

This Ajax, Ontario project included the replacement of three exterior doors in the home. The original builder doors were old, drafty and no longer giving the customer confidence in the security of the house. Around the openings, the homeowner could feel air coming through, and in some areas it was possible to see outside through the gaps.

The goal was to replace the old doors with a more solid, secure and energy-efficient door package. For GTA homeowners dealing with similar drafts or aging builder-grade doors, NorthShield’s door replacement project in Ajax are designed to improve comfort, security and curb appeal at the same time.

NorthShield upgraded all three openings with full-frame steel door systems. The work included new framing, new trim and new casing around the doors, giving each opening a clean finish and a better seal than the original units.

At the front of the house, the customer chose a half-glass door to improve the look of the entrance and bring more natural light into the home. For the side of the house, NorthShield installed a solid door with no glass to maximize security and privacy. This balance gave the homeowner light where it mattered and extra protection where glass was not needed. NorthShield’s entry door guide for Canadian homes explains how glass style, security and maintenance needs can work together in a door selection.

The installation was completed as a full-frame door replacement, which allowed the NorthShield team to address the full door opening instead of only replacing the slab. This method is important when the old doors are drafty, poorly sealed or no longer secure.

The finished project gave the home three new steel door systems with minimum maintenance, improved air sealing and stronger security. All products were supplied and installed by NorthShield and selected as Energy Star certified products for Canadian climate zones. For homeowners in Ajax and nearby communities, this kind of upgrade is a practical way to improve comfort and security without changing the entire exterior style of the home.