Choosing The Right Front Door

Choosing The Right Front Door

Are you asking ‘what should I know when choosing the right front door?’? Choosing the perfect front door isn’t easy. Sometimes it’s a personal preference, cost, colour or of course quality. However, when you have decided on a quality front door for your home. And you have the desired kerb appeal. You can then sit back and admire your new front door.

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UPVC Doors

Maybe you are considering a new UPVC door. The PVCu doors are an economically priced door compared to a composite door or timber door. Plus, a uPVC door tends to need little maintenance as well as being economical in price. Furthermore, a uPVC door may be better at retaining the heat in your home in comparison to a wooden door. However, this is dependant on how the doors have been draft proofed. Overall a uPVC door will do the job needed for your home, and they come in various designs and a limited number of colours.

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Choosing The Right Front Door – Timber 

Now for the traditional timber door, the versatile wooden has always had a regal look and feel. However, timber doors can be expensive with a good selection of wood and style. Choosing the correct wood is significant as some woods come with the risk of distorting over time. Furthermore, timber doors do require a higher level of maintenance to keep them looking fantastic. However, they can provide a good level of strength and more durable than a uPVC door. Plus, you can repaint your wooden door as often as you wish.

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Composite Doors

What about the composite door? Well, to start with, a composite door is much easier to maintain. Furthermore, the composite doors provide an enhanced defence. Using a rigid polymer subframe, high impact resistant GRP skin and a high density insulated core. 

Plus, composite doors are available in several styles, multiple RAL colours, designer glass options and composite side panels. Composite doors are one of the most popular door products on the market today. 

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A Simple Way To Choosing The Right Front Door

If you are looking to buy a wooden door for the look, consider a composite door, they are available with a realistic wood grain texture effect, giving you the traditional feel of a timber door. Furthermore, a composite door comes in multiple colours, making it look stylish and suitable for any home. 

What To Know Before You Purchase

Check before buying a new front door that your door provider supplies product and installation guarantees. It’s a good idea to buy from a reputable company, one that will be around for at least the next ten years. Plus, this will help with any future issues with installation or the door itself. 

Composite Door Benefits

  • Help to reduce energy bills.
  • Good thermal efficiency levels.
  • Various RAL colours and finishes are available.
  • Help to reduce carbon footprint.
  • Durable and weather-resistant.
  • Easy to maintain and clean.
  • Excellent value for money.
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Call 01744 611 203 and speak to a member of our door specialist team.

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