Construction: Wood clad in a vinyl exterior ... “A screen is stored in a hidden cassette at the top of the storm door, which moves into place as the glass is lowered,” Eng says.

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It also allows you to protect your elaborate wooden front door, while also showing off its features. You can buy full-view storm doors with interchangeable glass and screen panels to keep insects out.