Doors

If you’re considering replacement doors for an existing home, or even new doors to finish off a recently built property, then you’re bound to have come across uPVC doors whilst considering your options.

You may even already know that uPVC doors are an affordable choice for homeowners – after all it’s a fact that’s certainly well publicised.

Yet, the benefits of choosing uPVC doors extend beyond the price tag. With manufacturers upping their game in terms of style and versatility, uPVC doors are becoming a real contender for any property-owner who is looking to either improve or complete their home.

Want to know four other good reasons to invest in UPVC doors for your home other than the price?

Read on to find them out…

1. Low maintenance:

UPVC doors are made to be fade resistant and can be easily washed clean, which means they are a time-saving dream for busy households and homeowners.

They do not need to be sanded down or repainted to stay in good shape – like wood doors for instance – meaning installing them could end up saving you money and precious hours in the long-term.

2. Environmental friendliness:

Contrary to popular belief, uPVC doors make an extremely environmentally-friendly option for you home and there are a couple of reasons why:

Firstly, uPVC can be re-cycled up to ten times with no material degradation. This means that, through recycling, your uPVC doors could be kept out of landfill for more than 350 years!

Secondly, UPVC doors have an A+ rating for energy efficiency meaning they retain heat. Choosing them for your home may mean you are able to cut back on expensive fuel bills and prevent wasting precious energy, as opposed to aluminium or wood.

3. Security:

You no doubt want to do everything you can to detract unwelcome visitors from breaking into your home and fitting a uPVC door is a step in the right direction.

UPVC is an extremely durable material, which cannot be split or forced like wood. If fitted with multi-point security locks and double glazing, a uPVC door provides a secure barrier between you and the outdoor world so you can relax and rest assured that your property – and everything in it – remains safe inside.

4. Style:

So you now know about some of the practical benefits of fitting a uPVC door, but what about its aesthetic appeal?

Style-conscious home owners will be pleased to know that uPVC doors come in a wide range of styles and designs and it’s even possible to choose your own specification in terms of colour, style and frame.

From various opaque and woodgrain effects to choose from, uPVC doors provide a versatile option whether you are after a contemporary design that is fresh and modern, or a more traditional style to complement an older façade.

The gateway to your home

The doors you choose for your home will be the gateway to your domestic lives – and they have a number of functions to perform because of it.

With so much at stake you’ll need to do some careful research before you make your choice. But, just remember: A uPVC door is able to tick all of the boxes when it comes to versatility, efficiency, affordability and aesthetics.

Contact us today to find out more about adding a uPVC door to your home.  Call Premier Plastics on 01344 304761.

Even though front doors come in a range of materials, it’s more than likely you’ll end up opting for one of three types made from either wood, uPVC or composite.

To make your job of choosing between them easier we’ve honed our knowledge to identify the material type that stands out as the best across four main categories.

Want to know which type of front door comes up trumps in terms of durability, security, style and price? Read on to find out more…

Durability

Wood doors are hard-wearing but are prone to splitting and warping. To avoid problems, you’ll need to complete regular maintenance in terms of sealing and painting your door if it is to last.

UPVC and composite doors, on the other hand, require minimal upkeep and have a longer predicted lifespan than those made out of wood. However, as composite doors are solid and generally thicker than plastic, our winner of the durability category is composite.

Winner: Composite.

Security

The potential to keep out would-be intruders is usually high on everyone’s list when it comes to choosing a front door for their home. UPVC and composite doors are both good options for security because – unlike with wood – they retain their shape and won’t end up receding away from the doorframe to create problematic gaps and cavities.

Both composite and uPVC doors are very strong, yet composite doors are made to twice the thickness and are finished with a polyurethane outer coating that gives a rock-hard exterior. Considering this, we think composite has to win the security category overall.

Winner: Composite.

Price

A good quality wood door can be expensive to buy and requires regular maintenance to keep it looking its best, meaning its cost can add up over time. Whereas composite doors may not need any ongoing maintenance they are a more expensive option from the outset than a uPVC alternative.

As well as being an affordable product, if fitted properly, uPVC doors have a long lifespan. This makes uPVC front doors an attractive choice if your budget is tight and they therefore top the list for us in terms of price.

Winner – uPVC.

Style

If you want your front door to make a great impression then there are really only two main contenders for the style category: wood and composite.

Wood not only enhances the look of your home with a natural, elegant finish, it also gives you the option of changing your mind with regards to colour and door accessories at a later date – even after it’s installed.

Although you won’t be able to add accessories such as door knockers or letter boxes once a composite door has been manufactured, they can be created to emulate the beauty of wood in terms of its look and texture. They can also be created to spec to satisfy just about any taste and effect.

So, when it comes to offering timeless style that you can update over a time, wood gets our vote; but for the sheer range of finishes and textures available composite wins hands’ down.

Winner: Both wood and composite.