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Get a free quoteUpgrading your front door is undoubtedly rewarding. In addition to modernising the front of your home, a new entrance door will provide a range of performance benefits. With a selection of styles, colours, and materials to choose from, you’re able to find exactly what you’re looking for. To help you decide, we’ve created this comprehensive guide. We’ll be covering:
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The first thing to consider when buying a new front door is the material. Here at Seal-Lite, you can choose from either uPVC or composite doors.
As a leading provider of uPVC doors in North Somerset and beyond, you’re in excellent hands when buying a uPVC door from us. Enjoy a range of benefits including:
Across the South West, we also install composite doors which have manufactured by Solidor, one of the UK’s leading composite door specialists. Their benefits include:
After deciding which material suits your practical requirements, it’s time to think about the look. It’s important your new front door is suited to your property’s unique character. This is especially the case if you’re thinking of selling your home in the future. If someone feels the current door doesn’t match the property, there’s a good chance they’ll want to change it. They might lower their offer to account for this.
A wide range of contemporary and traditional door designs are available to choose from for both composite and uPVC doors. Therefore, it’s easy to find something that is suitable for rural cottages, ultra-modern apartments and anything in between.
For an entrance door with a truly spellbinding look, we can’t recommend our residence collection doors enough. They bring a wonderful traditional charm to any South West home.
If your preferred door style comes with a section or two of glazing, this is another aspect that you’ll have to consider. Glass sections are available in various decorative designs and styles, including bevelled and coloured glass, creating a variety of unique looks.
If privacy is important to you, you choose frosted or textured glass, both of which also come in a number of distinctive designs. There are a few examples of glass options below. However, you can explore more options by viewing the Pilkington Textured Glass Brochure and the Glass Systems Decorative Glazing Options Brochure.
Your chosen hardware will have a significant impact on the door’s overall appearance so it is another important consideration. For our uPVC entrance doors and composite doors, you can choose from a selection of Fab & Fix hardware such as:
All door furniture comes in a selection of finishes and in traditional or contemporary designs to suit the look you’re going for. Door knockers can also be fitted with spyholes, which can be a useful security feature.
Both uPVC doors and composite doors are available in a variety of colour options. The GRP skin on composites, however, is embossed with the grain appearance of natural timber, so it’s possible to emulate the look of a timber entrance door.
uPVC is, generally, smoother in appearance. However, finishes that resemble natural timber can be applied to it too. Different colours are available for each material so bear this in mind if you’re set on a particular colour. A full colour swatch for either door is available from us upon request.
To help you decide which colour is right for you, read our blog on the most popular front door colours in Somerset!
Almost decided on your perfect door? Hold on a second, because you should consider these 6 aspects before coming to a final decision:
It’s important to consider your overall home improvement budget, especially if a new front door is only one part of your home renovation project. Generally, composite doors are a little pricier than their uPVC counterparts. However, their average life expectancy is a little bit longer, so they may provide better long-term value.
The more thermally efficient your entrance door, the warmer your home will be and the more you can save on your heating bills. There is no real clear winner in terms of thermal performance between uPVC and composite doors. Compared to an old front door, however, both are considerably more efficient.
A new front door should never compromise the security of your home. Fortunately, the doors of today are built from stronger stuff and are equipped with more advanced locking mechanisms than those of days gone by. So, by swapping out the old one, you’re bound to increase your home’s security.
Changing your front door every few years is not something you should be expected to do. Therefore, the quality of the components in use should be incredibly high, plus the doors should be built to last. When buying from us, whether you choose a uPVC or composite door, the quality of the materials is second to none and either option is guaranteed for 10 years, although both are expected to last for many more.
On average it takes around a day for an old front door to be removed and a new one to be fitted. However, someone will need to be at home to let the installer in, so make sure you arrange an installation time that is convenient for yourself.
Any reputable company should provide an aftercare service if they’re replacing your front door. This is important for maximising the door’s lifespan. Here at Seal-Lite, we provide an aftercare service on all our products and we even have an aftercare FAQs section that you can use.
Replacing a front door can be a cost-effective way to enhance the kerb appeal of your home. Even if there are no damages or defects, upgrading to a new contemporary style or colour can make a significant difference. Furthermore, a new front door can improve energy efficiency, provide better security and increase the value of your home. With modern front doors offering advanced locking systems and shatter-resistant glass, the advantages of replacing your front door are plentiful.
Composite doors are a wise investment due to their durability, weather resistance, security and low maintenance nature. They require minimal maintenance and come in various styles and colours, enhancing the kerb appeal of your South West home. While initially pricier than other door types, the long-term advantages and cost savings make them a top choice. Composite doors combine the best benefits of timber and aluminium and are a great investment for those seeking exceptional longevity, security and thermal insulation.
If you’re local to the South-West and you require a replacement front door, give Seal-Lite a call on 01275 342 656. We are a premium installer of southwest windows, doors, and conservatories, we’re always prepared to go out of our way to deliver for our customers. You can also contact us online.
It’s important for homeowners and businesses alike to actually see the quality of our products up close. So, why not come and see the products for yourself?
With an outstanding range of uPVC and aluminium products supplied directly to our trade customers, we are highly experienced in working alongside architects and contractors on new build projects.
As well as serving the local community, we have many established connections with various different trade customers across the South West who value the high-quality products that we produce.
