Composite door blogs written by the manufacturers of front doors can seem biased. This is why we have invited a former customer to write a blog post for us.
"My wooden front door had been sticking for years. We didn't replace it when it first started to because we couldn't afford the cost of a new front door when we didn't really need to - the door was still functional, despite the inconvenience. We did keep checking our options, just in case, but the only kind of front door we could just about afford was a wood-style uPVC front door from an online retailer. Unfortunately for us, when we checked it out in the flesh, so to speak, it just wasn't realistic enough to have suited our property, which has wooden windows and a distinct appearance.
Last winter, the sticking got so bad that we were forced to buy a new front door. After searching around for the best price, we stumbled across composite doors. They were a little cheaper than the cheapest, most basic wooden door that we had found that we could both afford, and that would suit our property. The long list of benefits on the website astounded us! After our experience with uPVC fake wooden doors, we took the effort to go and view a door to make sure it was realistic enough to look OK. We were pleasantly surprised, the composite door even felt like a wooden door to open and close because of the way it had been weighted. Appearance-wise, it was realistic enough at a distance that it would not look odd on our house, and anyone who saw it would probably think it was wooden. Up close, you can tell it is not wooden, but only from minor signs, like the surface of the door has a slight sheen to it that gives away the fact. Also, you can tell by the fact the door is a little too perfect - every wooden door we have seen has some sort of 'quirk'. While initially we missed the the character of wood, we quickly became aware of the benefits. As it was winter, we noticed the difference in the temperature of our front room immediately. Before, we had a thick curtain across the door and a draught excluder along the bottom, but it was still a bit draughty. With the new front door, we didn't need any of that and it has made such a difference to the overall temperature and comfort of the room.
We've had the composite door for nearly a year now and are very pleased to report that there seem to be no changes to the door with the seasons - something we had gotten used to with wood. Overall, we (and our visitors!) are very impressed with the door and happy with our choice - we take every opportunity to recommend composite doors when we come across a less than average door!"
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Showing posts with label wooden doors. Show all posts
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Saturday, 19 November 2011
Tuesday, 29 December 2009
New Front Door Styles
Choosing a new front door can be very stressful. There is so much to consider: the function of the door, the security of the door, the safety of the door, the size of the door, the energy efficiency of the door, the cost of the door, the longevity of the door, the maintenance required by the door, the colour of the door and the overall look of your entrance.
So you've found a door that meets your practical and security needs, but then you discover it only comes in 2 styles - both of which you dislike, and the colour choice is even worse. To avoid reaching this point, I suggest starting your front door search by looking at composite doors. Likely to meet your every need in security, practicality and cost, the door comes in a total of 14 designs and 7 colours. With this range of choice, you may find you don't need to look any further!
The 14 different designs are split amongst 7 different styles: Westminster, Kensignton, Chigwell, Dalston, Mayfair, Trafalgar and Finsbury. The styles range from simple and classic to more intricate and modern designs. If you prefer the minimalistic and traditional look then the Kensington would be suited for you. The four-panel design comes with or without glazing. The Westminster is a smart and elegant 6 panel door, available in 2 different glazing options or solid. The Chigwell and Dalston are fancier variations of the four panel Kensington. The Trafalgar has a large window, ideal as a back door or for where the hallway is dark. The Finsbury composite door is very similar to the Trafalgar, with one large window that is rounded. Lastly, the Mayfair is an exquisite design offering 3 different glazing designs.
Each glazing design comes with a number of glass patterns, as well as privacy and security options.
For more information on front door security, I highly recommend checking out the Front Door Blog's Security Series - covering doors, hinges, glasses, hardware and more.
So you've found a door that meets your practical and security needs, but then you discover it only comes in 2 styles - both of which you dislike, and the colour choice is even worse. To avoid reaching this point, I suggest starting your front door search by looking at composite doors. Likely to meet your every need in security, practicality and cost, the door comes in a total of 14 designs and 7 colours. With this range of choice, you may find you don't need to look any further!
The 14 different designs are split amongst 7 different styles: Westminster, Kensignton, Chigwell, Dalston, Mayfair, Trafalgar and Finsbury. The styles range from simple and classic to more intricate and modern designs. If you prefer the minimalistic and traditional look then the Kensington would be suited for you. The four-panel design comes with or without glazing. The Westminster is a smart and elegant 6 panel door, available in 2 different glazing options or solid. The Chigwell and Dalston are fancier variations of the four panel Kensington. The Trafalgar has a large window, ideal as a back door or for where the hallway is dark. The Finsbury composite door is very similar to the Trafalgar, with one large window that is rounded. Lastly, the Mayfair is an exquisite design offering 3 different glazing designs.
Each glazing design comes with a number of glass patterns, as well as privacy and security options.
For more information on front door security, I highly recommend checking out the Front Door Blog's Security Series - covering doors, hinges, glasses, hardware and more.
Friday, 18 December 2009
Composite Front Doors - The Energy Efficient Choice
For many people, the level of insulation in their home is a top priority. Having a well-insulated home reduces the cost of energy bills and can help to reduce you carbon footprint.
The first consideration is usually loft insulation. It is relatively cheap, and since heat rises, it is often the one to have the most impact on the overall warmth of your home. If your loft already has the required amount of insulation, the next consideration is energy efficient windows. Single pane windows and old, poorly glazed windows leak heat and allow draughts. Replacing the windows with A-rated energy efficient windows from a reputable company will insulate your home the best. After considering windows, it is vital to consider doors - old doors will have often changed shape with weathering over the years and the poorly fitted door will allow draughts in. Composite doors are a modern door made from several different materials that has the best insulation properties. Not only do the doors not bend or warp due to reinforcement, thus never causing draughts from gaps, but they are injected with a thermal foam, giving the door six times the level of insulation that a wooden door would provide.
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The first consideration is usually loft insulation. It is relatively cheap, and since heat rises, it is often the one to have the most impact on the overall warmth of your home. If your loft already has the required amount of insulation, the next consideration is energy efficient windows. Single pane windows and old, poorly glazed windows leak heat and allow draughts. Replacing the windows with A-rated energy efficient windows from a reputable company will insulate your home the best. After considering windows, it is vital to consider doors - old doors will have often changed shape with weathering over the years and the poorly fitted door will allow draughts in. Composite doors are a modern door made from several different materials that has the best insulation properties. Not only do the doors not bend or warp due to reinforcement, thus never causing draughts from gaps, but they are injected with a thermal foam, giving the door six times the level of insulation that a wooden door would provide.
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