What to look for in uPVC doors?

uPVC doors Great insulation. ... Excellent value for money and highly durable, providing you with a hassle-free passageway between the inside and outside of your property. Resistant to warping, discolouration and cracking. ... Incredibly low maintenance. ... High-security locks and door hinges.

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Upgrading your front door is undoubtedly rewarding. In addition to modernising the front of your home, a new entrance door will provide a range of performance benefits. With a selection of styles, colours, and materials to choose from, you’re able to find exactly what you’re looking for. To help you decide, we’ve created this comprehensive guide. We’ll be covering:

uPVC vs composite doors

The different front door styles

Decorative glazing for doors

The variety of door hardware options

The different front door colour options

More top things to consider when getting a new front door

Let’s get started!

What’s the difference between uPVC and composite doors?

The first thing to consider when buying a new front door is the material. Here at Seal-Lite, you can choose from either uPVC or composite doors.

uPVC doors

As a leading provider of uPVC doors in North Somerset and beyond, you’re in excellent hands when buying a uPVC door from us. Enjoy a range of benefits including: Great insulation. You can enjoy a warmer, more comfortable home and an excellent thermal performance. Excellent value for money and highly durable, providing you with a hassle-free passageway between the inside and outside of your property. Resistant to warping, discolouration and cracking. Not only are uPVC doors built to last, but they’ll look good for years to come too. Incredibly low maintenance. The material only needs the odd wipe down to keep clean. High-security locks and door hinges. Your home will be heavily secured against unwanted intrusions.

Composite doors

Across the South West, we also install composite doors which have manufactured by Solidor, one of the UK’s leading composite door specialists. Their benefits include: ABS plastic skin and uPVC edge banding. Composite doors resist damage extremely well and they will not warp or crack. They will also never need repainting and can be kept clean just as easily as uPVC doors. Unreal strength. Dense timber cores provide the doors with incredible reinforcement. When combined with high-performance locking systems and hinges, outstanding levels of security are achieved. Energy efficiency. Quite simply, our composite doors are some of the most energy-efficient front doors on the market. They allow you to turn your home’s entranceway into a beautifully warm and weather-free zone. Using our composite door designer tool, you can completely personalise your door. The style; the glazing; the hardware; the colour; you can get the exact right composite door for your home.

What front door will suit my house?

After deciding which material suits your practical requirements, it’s time to think about the look. It’s important your new front door is suited to your property’s unique character. This is especially the case if you’re thinking of selling your home in the future. If someone feels the current door doesn’t match the property, there’s a good chance they’ll want to change it. They might lower their offer to account for this. A wide range of contemporary and traditional door designs are available to choose from for both composite and uPVC doors. Therefore, it’s easy to find something that is suitable for rural cottages, ultra-modern apartments and anything in between.

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For an entrance door with a truly spellbinding look, we can’t recommend our residence collection doors enough. They bring a wonderful traditional charm to any South West home.

Decorative glass for your front door

If your preferred door style comes with a section or two of glazing, this is another aspect that you’ll have to consider. Glass sections are available in various decorative designs and styles, including bevelled and coloured glass, creating a variety of unique looks. If privacy is important to you, you choose frosted or textured glass, both of which also come in a number of distinctive designs. There are a few examples of glass options below. However, you can explore more options by viewing the Pilkington Textured Glass Brochure and the Glass Systems Decorative Glazing Options Brochure.

uPVC entrance door and composite door hardware

Your chosen hardware will have a significant impact on the door’s overall appearance so it is another important consideration. For our uPVC entrance doors and composite doors, you can choose from a selection of Fab & Fix hardware such as:

Letter plates

Knockers

Hinges & Handles

All door furniture comes in a selection of finishes and in traditional or contemporary designs to suit the look you’re going for. Door knockers can also be fitted with spyholes, which can be a useful security feature.

Front door colours

Both uPVC doors and composite doors are available in a variety of colour options. The GRP skin on composites, however, is embossed with the grain appearance of natural timber, so it’s possible to emulate the look of a timber entrance door. uPVC is, generally, smoother in appearance. However, finishes that resemble natural timber can be applied to it too. Different colours are available for each material so bear this in mind if you’re set on a particular colour. A full colour swatch for either door is available from us upon request. To help you decide which colour is right for you, read our blog on the most popular front door colours in Somerset! Top 6 aspects that you MUST think about when having your door replaced Almost decided on your perfect door? Hold on a second, because you should consider these 6 aspects before coming to a final decision:

1. Cost

It’s important to consider your overall home improvement budget, especially if a new front door is only one part of your home renovation project. Generally, composite doors are a little pricier than their uPVC counterparts. However, their average life expectancy is a little bit longer, so they may provide better long-term value.

2. Thermal performance

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The more thermally efficient your entrance door, the warmer your home will be and the more you can save on your heating bills. There is no real clear winner in terms of thermal performance between uPVC and composite doors. Compared to an old front door, however, both are considerably more efficient.

3. Security

A new front door should never compromise the security of your home. Fortunately, the doors of today are built from stronger stuff and are equipped with more advanced locking mechanisms than those of days gone by. So, by swapping out the old one, you’re bound to increase your home’s security.

4. Durability

Changing your front door every few years is not something you should be expected to do. Therefore, the quality of the components in use should be incredibly high, plus the doors should be built to last. When buying from us, whether you choose a uPVC or composite door, the quality of the materials is second to none and either option is guaranteed for 10 years, although both are expected to last for many more.

5. Installation time

On average it takes around a day for an old front door to be removed and a new one to be fitted. However, someone will need to be at home to let the installer in, so make sure you arrange an installation time that is convenient for yourself.

6. Aftercare

Any reputable company should provide an aftercare service if they’re replacing your front door. This is important for maximising the door’s lifespan. Here at Seal-Lite, we provide an aftercare service on all our products and we even have an aftercare FAQs section that you can use. Seal-Lite, leading providers of uPVC doors and composite doors in North Somerset and Bristol If you’re local to the South-West and you require a replacement front door, give Seal-Lite a call on 01275 342 656. We are a premium installer of southwest windows, doors, and conservatories, we’re always prepared to go out of our way to deliver for our customers. You can also contact us online.

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