Get Your Dream Front Door – Do You Buy Composite Or UPVC?
A front door’s style and condition can also hold sway over the appearance of a property, and, of course, is a fundamental component in keeping homes secure too.
UPVC doors and composite doors are two of the best-known replacement door styles if you’re ready for a front door upgrade.
Whilst most of us are aware of what a UPVC door is, not so many people are as well acquainted with composite doors.
What is a composite door?
Anything that’s described as ‘composite’ is made up of several elements, with a composite door being manufactured from UPVC, foam, wood, and a GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) skin.
Its wood grain effect is so convincing and looks so natural that you could be fooled into thinking a composite door is a full-on timber door, but it isn’t, and it’s so much more reliable than wooden doors.
Amongst a composite door’s biggest benefits is its strength and energy efficiency.
The difference between composite & UPVC doors
Plastic is the only material used to construct a UPVC door, and a composite door frame tends to be thicker too (44mm is the average depth of a composite door, compared to around 28mm for a UPVC design).
The higher cost of composite doors is all to do with them being fabricated using multiple materials, as opposed to just one.
While UPVC doors cost less, they still provide a superb modern standard of thermal and secure performance.
How to clean and maintain composite & UPVC doors
Their door frames only need cleaning every four months and you can do it with warm soapy water and a soft cloth – never use abrasive materials or solvent based cleaners.
Lubricate the hinges, locks, and if they need it, handles and door furniture, once a year.
The threshold and drainage holes of the door should be kept free of debris so that water cannot get into the seals – keep a really close eye on this during prolonged spells of wet weather.
Should you want to know more about UPVC doors and composite doors or fancy viewing examples of both products, our Galashiels showroom is the place to head to.
LOOKING FOR A NEW REPLACEMENT DOOR?
From French and patio to bi-folding, we offer an incredible variety of doors inlcuding the latest front and back door designs, all of which are made to measure for the perfect fit to your home.
LOOKING FOR A NEW REPLACEMENT DOOR?
From French and patio to bi-folding, we offer an incredible variety of doors inlcuding the latest front and back door designs, all of which are made to measure for the perfect fit to your home.
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