Composite Doors Vs uPVC Doors
The front door is the main entrance to any home. You should carry out maintenance and painting to keep the home looking positive. When the time comes to stop doing this, it is usually time to find a replacement door.
Homeowners have so much choice these days, on the market are a wide range of doors from uPVC to composite replacement doors. Composite doors being the more popular choice.
Trying to decide on which door to buy between a composite door and a uPVC door can be very difficult. Sometimes it can come down to a 50/50 decision. However, we have put this guide together to help you decide on which door to purchase.
uPVC & Composite Door Appearance
uPVC appear to look like a plastic door which is not surprising. uPVC actually means unplasticized polyvinyl chloride. Because uPVC doors have a plastic look to them, homeowners may think of these doors as less attractive compared to composite doors. However uPVC doors can be finished in a wide range of different styles and designs.
Most homeowners prefer the composite door because of its appearance. Composite doors have a grp skin which appears to look like a traditional timber door. It looks as if it is developed using wood.
Both these doors require very little maintenance as they are both weather resistant.
uPVC & Composite Door Cost
Composite doors tend to be more expensive than uPVC doors. However, do not let the price put you off purchasing a composite door as these can enhance the look of your home for up to 30 years.
Just because uPVC doors are cheaper in price doesn’t mean that they are inferior in quality and style, this is not the case.
Composite & uPVC Door Security
It can be all very well having a beautiful looking door, but that doesn’t mean it could be protecting your home or doing its job correctly.
A wide range of materials is used to create a composite door which makes them really strong. Take a look at the side of a composite door and just see how thick they are.
uPVC doors are not the same when it comes up against a composite door in strength. However uPVC doors come with a wide range of security features, such as a multi-locking system that will make the door more secure when shut.
Insulation of uPVC & Composite Doors
Home energy efficiency continues to be a growing concern for most homeowners. Because of the rising prices of gas, they require a door that can help to keep the heat in and draughts out.
Both composite and uPVC doors have great insulation. uPVC and composite doors will help to keep the cold draughts out and keep the warmth in your home. Savings you will make on your new door will be pretty quick. These doors are both a great investment when it comes to insulation.
Here at St Helens Windows, we have a wide range of composite and uPVC doors. Come and pop down to see our showroom before making your final decision.