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Why You Should Get a New Front Door

Thinking of getting a new front door for your home? We have all the information you need to choose the perfect front door for your home!

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Different types of windows

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Looking After Your Composite Door

We understand that your composite door is a costly investment, that’s why Elite Windows have put together a blog to help our customers look after them it. Surprisingly, composite doors are one of the easiest types of doors to look after and require only little maintenance every so often.

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The Different Types of Conservatories

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Not only do you have choice of aesthetics – the material is an important factor to consider. Although PVCu is the most common choice, you can introduce yourself to many other mediums including timber, metals and some can be made into the perfect, solid living space by combining both glass and brickwork. The ideas for your perfect conservatory are endless and this blog is will provide you with further knowledge of the models present at Elite Windows.

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Cleaning your Conservatory the right way

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Why you should get a new front door for your home

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Front doors are one of the essential parts of your house. They keep you and your family safe, secure and warm inside. They also influence how good your home looks from the outside, bringing the exterior of your property together. They do wear out over time, especially if you live in an older home, which is why we think you should consider revamping your door not only for better insulation and security but for a fresher design too.

When it comes to front doors, there are three main choices: Wooden, uPVC and Composite. Let's have a quick rundown of the pros and cons for each:

Wooden Doors

Wooden front doors are the oldest, most used form of front door. As a society, we've used wooden doors for hundreds of years, and even now, it's seen as unbeatable for its timeless look and variety of colours and finishes.

Wooden doors can be resized easily or painted to suit your home's aesthetic, making them exceptionally easy to customise to your needs. They're also available in various styles and finishes to suit any budget, so a wooden door is an excellent option for a style revamp with a limited budget.

There are drawbacks to a wooden front door, however. The look and the finish are so attractive. However, wooden doors aren't quite at the top of the list regarding hardiness and efficiency. If you have a front door made entirely of wood, it's far more vulnerable to the elements and risks splitting or water damage. They're also not the best for the insulation of your home. If you choose a wooden front door, you probably won't notice a decrease in energy bills, but if the rest of your home is energy efficient, this might not make a huge difference!

uPVC Doors

Only gaining popularity within the last 50 years, uPVC doors are made of a plastic material that's tough, budget-friendly and incredibly lightweight. They're also quite easy to self-install, so you probably won't have to hire a joiner to fit a uPVC door either. You can expect a uPVC door to be more secure than a wooden front door, so you won't have to worry about splitting or weather damage.

Whilst uPVC is cheap to produce and more secure than a wooden door, their main drawback is that they aren't customisable. The finish of uPVC is standard, and unfortunately, you can't paint them. Most uPVC doors come in a classic white finish, so making a uPVC door look unique can be difficult.

Composite Doors

As I'm sure you can guess, composite doors are made from a mixture of materials, including PVC and various woods. In essence, this means that composite doors have all of the benefits of wooden and uPVC doors and very few negatives. They come in a wide variety of colours, styles and finishes and often appear the same to the naked eye as wooden doors, so you can still have that traditional, high quality finish without compromising on the security of your home.

Composite doors do come with a higher price tag, however. Despite this, a more considerable investment in your front door will most likely mean saving money in the long run. Composite doors aren't very vulnerable to the elements, so you won't have to worry about weather damage. In addition, composite doors are incredibly efficient, so you could see a reduction in your energy bills too!

What Are You Waiting For? Get Your New Front Door Today!

So, armed with all of that information, you can go forth and give your home a fresh new look and improve your security for years to come! Here at Elite Windows, we offer an extensive range of doors for your home. Our friendly team of experts can guarantee a good service if you choose to refresh your home with us (we pride ourselves on it!). So contact us now for a quote; we're always here to help.