Front doors are used very frequently. Have a think about how many times on a normal day you would use your external doors and then consider how well they do to stay in decent condition for a long period of time. You have also got to consider that should anything happen, your door is likely to be the thing keeping people or adverse weather out of your home. You may also need to consider the importance of a functioning and well maintained door should there be a home emergency and a quick exit is required. Old and tired doors can prevent you from having a simply working door and one that is secure and looks nice on your home.
You need to determine which the best door is for you and your home. The manufacturers will claim to be making the thickest doors with the best chance of thermal efficiency, durability and also the best looking doors.
There are many different styles to choose from and this is further complicated by the number of possible designs that each style can come in. The most important quality any new door must have is its security and there are still lots of doors on the market made from materials such as PVC which do not offer the same level of protection as a composite door. Many UPVC doors are neither strong nor secure, the weak material they are made from makes them vulnerable to attack and do not offer the right level of protection for your home and certainly not a commercial property.
Composite doors can be used in residential or commercial business properties and offer something more ideal for almost any purpose. They benefit from modern design techniques and eliminate the common faults that can be found in normal exterior doors. The main factors eliminated are poor performance, security risks and a lifespan which does not make for good reading. The majority of a composite door is made up of different materials and that is where it gains the name ‘composite’ from.Each material within the finished product is chosen to add a positive property to the doors structure. The finished item will provide you with a smooth operating, long lasting and beautiful looking secure door.
One of the main specifications of your chosen door you need to look out for is the thickness of a door as this has more than just an impact on the strength and also adds to the doors ability to be thermally efficient to give your home a better chance of retaining heat generated indoors. The thermal efficiency of a door is measured by its U-value and the lower the U-Value the better.
Whatever it is that makes up your final decision on your new front door make sure that you follow the necessary steps to ensure it is not just a door bought for financial gain but also for thermal, durable and secure reasons.
