If you are adding a storm door to a new front door project, ProVia offers several lines to choose from, and the names alone do not tell you much. What is the difference between Spectrum and DuraGuard? Which one is best for airflow? Which one stands up to a dog that jumps on the screen?
This guide compares the four ProVia storm door lines Energy Swing installs, Spectrum, DuraGuard, Deluxe, and Decorator, so you can see how each one looks, works, and fits your home.
One honest note before you start: with today's well-sealed entry doors, a storm door is optional, and we do not recommend one for every home. We explain the trade-offs briefly below. If you are still deciding whether you want one at all, read Do You Need a Storm Door in Pittsburgh?
Key Takeaways
- The biggest difference between the lines is the screen: retractable (Spectrum), heavy-duty stainless steel (DuraGuard), self-storing (Deluxe), or optional (Decorator).
- Spectrum is built around flexible airflow, DuraGuard around a tough screen for pets, Deluxe around style choices, and Decorator around a full-glass look.
- Any storm door changes how your entry door looks and can hold heat against it in direct sun, so it is worth weighing those trade-offs before you choose.
- Energy Swing installs storm doors only as part of a new entry door project.
Table of Contents
- Which ProVia storm door is right for you?
- ProVia storm doors compared side by side
- Two trade-offs to consider first
- ProVia Spectrum
- ProVia DuraGuard
- ProVia Deluxe
- ProVia Decorator
- How the screen types compare
- How much does a ProVia storm door cost?
- How Energy Swing installs storm doors
- Frequently asked questions
Which ProVia Storm Door Is Right for You?
Start with the main reason you want a storm door.
| If Your Main Goal Is… | Look At |
|---|---|
| Fresh air with the screen out of sight when you don't need it | Spectrum |
| A screen that holds up to pets | DuraGuard |
| The widest choice of styles and glass | Deluxe |
| A full-glass storm door that shows as much of your entry door as possible | Decorator |
ProVia Storm Doors Compared Side by Side
All four lines have aluminum frames that ProVia says have walls up to 20% thicker than the industry standard, a bottom sweep to help block drafts, and a range of baked-on paint colors. Here is how they differ.
| Line | Best For | Screen | Glass Styles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Flexible ventilation | Retractable screens at the top and bottom that roll away when not in use | Full, three-quarter, and half view |
| DuraGuard | Homes with pets | Heavy-duty stainless steel, permanently installed | Full, three-quarter, and half view, plus full-screen models |
| Deluxe | The most style choices | Self-storing fiberglass screen built into the door | Full, three-quarter, and half view, including divided-lite designs |
| Decorator | A dressy full-glass look | Optional | Full view only, with beveled, art, privacy, or tinted glass |
You may also see ProVia's SuperView storm door online. Energy Swing does not install the SuperView line.
Two Trade-Offs to Consider First
A storm door can add airflow and a layer of protection, but it also changes how your entry door looks and performs.
It Changes How Your Entry Door Looks
A storm door adds a frame and a layer of glass in front of the door style, color, glass, and hardware you chose. Even a full-view storm door, which leaves the most of your entry door visible, adds a frame around it and reflections on the glass.
You can see the difference on this Energy Swing project. With the storm door closed, the glass reflects the yard and the entry door's color and decorative glass are harder to see. With the storm door open, the door stands out the way it was designed to.
It Can Hold Heat Against Your Entry Door
When sun hits a storm door with glass, the air trapped between the two doors can get very hot. This matters most with darker entry doors, doors facing south or west, and entrances with no porch or overhang. Over time, that heat can be hard on the entry door's finish and weatherstripping.
Some entry door manufacturers include guidelines about storm doors in their warranty terms, so we review those for the door you choose before adding a storm door.
With a new, well-sealed entry door, the energy benefit of adding a storm door is usually modest. For many homeowners, the decision comes down to airflow, pets, and appearance.
ProVia Spectrum: Flexible Ventilation
Spectrum is ProVia's retractable screen storm door, designed for homeowners who want fresh air through the front door.
ProVia Spectrum 291 full-view storm door with black Camden hardware
Spectrum has retractable screens at both the top and bottom of the door. Slide the glass open and the screen rolls out. Close the glass and the screen rolls away out of sight, so you are not looking through a screen when you do not need one.
Because there are screens at the top and bottom, you can choose where the air comes in, high for airflow or low for a breeze near the floor.
- Smooth closing: two color-matched closers designed to close the door steadily without slamming
- Sturdy hardware: a full-height hinge for support along the whole door
- Styles: full, three-quarter, and half view, with art and privacy glass options
See all styles on ProVia's Spectrum page.
ProVia DuraGuard: A Tougher Screen for Pets
DuraGuard is ProVia's heavy-duty storm door, and its stainless steel screen is the main reason to choose it.
Standard fiberglass screens can tear or stretch when a dog jumps or paws at them. DuraGuard uses a heavy-duty stainless steel screen that is much more resistant to that kind of wear. The screen is permanently installed and comes in black or white.
That makes DuraGuard a good fit if you want to leave the front door open for air and light while your pets are home.
- Heavy-duty closers for a door that gets a lot of use
- Full-screen models for maximum screened area, plus models with glass
- Privacy glass options
See all styles on ProVia's DuraGuard page.
ProVia Deluxe: The Most Style Choices
Deluxe is ProVia's all-around storm door, with the widest selection of styles.
ProVia Deluxe 397 full-view storm door over a Signet entry door
Deluxe uses a self-storing screen. The glass and screen are both built into the door, and you slide the glass to open the screened area. ProVia's BetterVue screen mesh is designed to be easier to see through than a standard screen.
- Styles: full, three-quarter, and half view, including divided-lite designs
- Glass: beveled, stained, art, privacy, and decorative options
- Pet doors: available on select styles
See all styles on ProVia's Deluxe page.
ProVia Decorator: A Full-Glass Look
Decorator is a full-view storm door, designed to leave as much of your entry door visible as possible.
Every Decorator style is full glass, and the glass can be clear, beveled, art, privacy, or tinted. If appearance matters most to you, a full-view door like Decorator leaves more of your entry door showing than a half or three-quarter view door. It still adds a frame and reflections, as shown in the photos above.
The screen is optional. Some homeowners skip it because they want the storm door mainly for appearance and weather protection.
Because it is all glass, Decorator is also the type most likely to hold heat against your entry door in direct sun.
See all styles on ProVia's Decorator page.
How the Screen Types Compare
If airflow is your priority, look at Spectrum's top-and-bottom retractable screens or a DuraGuard full-screen model.
| Screen Type | How It Works | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Retractable | The screen rolls out when you open the glass and disappears when you close it. | Spectrum |
| Self-storing | The glass and screen are built into the door. Slide the glass to open the screened area. | Deluxe, some DuraGuard models |
| Full screen | The door is screened from top to bottom. | DuraGuard full-screen models |
| Optional screen | The door is all glass, with a full screen you can add. | Decorator |
How Much Does a ProVia Storm Door Cost?
Because Energy Swing installs storm doors only with a new entry door, these prices are the installed cost of adding a storm door to your entry door project.
| Storm Door Type | Added Cost, Installed With a New Entry Door |
|---|---|
| Basic storm door | $1,200–$1,600 |
| Full-glass or vented model | $1,800–$2,300 |
| Custom sizing | $2,100–$2,500 |
Your final price depends on the line, style, size, glass, color, and hardware you choose.
For the cost of the entry door itself, see our guide to Pittsburgh replacement door pricing.
How Energy Swing Installs Storm Doors
Energy Swing installs storm doors only as part of a new entry door project. We do not install storm doors by themselves or add them to entry doors installed by another company.
A storm door mounts to the entry door's frame, so installing both together lets us size and fit the complete entrance as one system. It also gives us a chance to talk through whether a storm door makes sense for your entrance before you commit.
ProVia storm doors come with a transferable Lifetime Limited Warranty that passes to one subsequent homeowner, plus a lifetime warranty on the paint finish. Coverage for some parts, such as screens and hardware, varies, so review ProVia's written warranty for your door. When we install your storm door, you call us, not ProVia, if something needs attention. Learn more about our Triple Lifetime Warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions About ProVia Storm Doors
Which ProVia storm door is best for dogs?
DuraGuard. Its heavy-duty stainless steel screen is much more resistant to tears from paws and claws than a standard fiberglass screen. Deluxe also offers pet doors on select styles.
Which ProVia storm door has a retractable screen?
Spectrum. It has retractable screens at both the top and bottom of the door.
Which storm door shows the most of my entry door?
A full-view door, like Decorator or a full-view style in the other lines. It still adds a frame and reflections, but it hides less of your entry door than a half or three-quarter view.
Does Energy Swing install storm doors by themselves?
No. We install storm doors only as part of a new entry door project.
Do you install the ProVia SuperView storm door?
No. Energy Swing installs the Spectrum, DuraGuard, Deluxe, and Decorator lines.
Can I see ProVia storm doors in person?
Yes. You can see ProVia doors and talk through storm door options at our ProVia Experience Center in Monroeville.
Choosing the Right Storm Door for Your New Entry
Start with the reason you want a storm door. If it is airflow, look at Spectrum. If it is pets, look at DuraGuard. If it is style, look at Deluxe or Decorator. Then weigh that against how much of your new entry door you want to see.
Energy Swing Windows & Doors, a family-owned company since 1999, replaces entry doors throughout Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, and Westmoreland counties. We install ProVia entry doors and storm doors with our own employee installers, never subcontractors, and back them with our Triple Lifetime Warranty.
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