Door Replacement in Glen Ellyn, IL for a Leaking Basement Entry

A homeowner in Glen Ellyn, IL contacted HARRIS ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS & DOORS after finding us through our local Glen Ellyn showroom. The homeowner was preparing to sell the property when an issue with the basement exterior door needed to be addressed before the sale could move forward.

The existing door had suffered serious water damage and was leaking into the basement. With the buyers requesting that the damaged door be replaced, the homeowner turned to Harris Exteriors for a long-lasting solution.

Replacing a Water-Damaged Basement Door

Exterior basement doors can be particularly vulnerable to moisture when the door or surrounding trim begins to deteriorate. In this case, the existing door had reached the point where water was getting into the basement.

Rather than simply making a temporary repair, we replaced the damaged door and surrounding moldings to address the problem properly before the new owners moved into the home.

New Therma-Tru Fiberglass Exterior Door

For the replacement, we installed a Therma-Tru® fiberglass door with a white interior and white exterior.

Fiberglass is an excellent choice for an exterior entry because it delivers the look and performance homeowners want without the maintenance concerns of traditional wood doors. It also resists many of the moisture-related issues that can cause wood doors to deteriorate over time.

The new white finish gives the basement entrance a clean, updated appearance while complementing the home’s exterior.

New Interior Trim and PVC Exterior Molding

Replacing the door was only part of the solution. We also replaced all interior and exterior moldings around the opening.

On the exterior, we installed PVC molding. Because PVC does not absorb water like traditional wood trim, it provides a durable, low-maintenance solution around an area that had previously experienced significant moisture damage.

The combination of the fiberglass door and PVC exterior trim helps reduce the potential for the same type of water-related deterioration in the future.

Solving an Important Issue Before the Home Sale

Timing was especially important for this homeowner. The property had been sold, but the damaged and leaking basement door needed to be corrected for the buyers.

With the new Therma-Tru fiberglass door and replacement moldings installed, the issue was taken care of, and the homeowner was happy to have the project completed as part of the home sale.

Your Local Glen Ellyn Exterior Remodeling Company

This homeowner originally found Harris Exteriors through our Glen Ellyn location, giving them a local resource when they needed an exterior problem resolved.

Our local presence, combined with HARRIS ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS & DOORS’ outstanding online reputation and customer reviews, has made Harris Exteriors a trusted choice for Glen Ellyn homeowners who need doors, windows, roofing, siding, and other exterior improvements.

If you have a damaged, leaking, or outdated exterior door in Glen Ellyn, IL, contact Phil Davis at HARRIS ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS & DOORS for a FREE estimate. You can also visit our Glen Ellyn showroom to explore door and exterior remodeling options for your home.