You'll probably only replace your front door once or twice in your lifetime, so you want to get it right first time.
You might know that choosing yourself a front door is all about character.
But don't forget security! Given that 67% of burglars break in through the door, you'd be mad not to keep security in mind.
So without further ado, read the first in a series of 10 tips to help you choose a front door.
You might think that choosing a door is all about the important glass pattern and colour combinations and beautiful hardware.
Well you're right of course, those things are very important.
But before you go charging ahead to the style, consider the substance first.
Your choice of material can have a big impact on limiting or widening your design options down the road.
Think about what you want in a front door, and what you're prepared to do to maintain it.
Different materials require more or less of your time to keep your front door looking great.
First, timber doors require the most commitment from you.
They are charming when well maintained.
They look awful after a few years of neglect, with rot and damp causing them to warp and let in draughts.
Timber doors really are a lot of work.
You'll need to paint and varnish them once a year.
You'll have to take them off their hinges regularly to sand them when they get stuck in their frames.
That said, if you are prepared to do all this, or pay someone to do it regularly timber offers you the largest choice of colours and style.
Literally any paint, and anything that a carpenter can carve for you.
Next, PVC or Vinyl Doors are much less work.
A quick wipe with a damp cloth and the occasional oiling of hinges makes life easy.
However they are also the most restrictive in terms of design options.
You can have white, and that's about it.
Also PVC doors discolour in the long-term, turning yellowish and patchy.
They are cheap, but offer you the least scope for getting the look you want.
Finally, GRP (Glass Reinforced Polymer) Composite Doors offer the best of both worlds.
Their thermal skins can be coloured without the need to repaint or re-varnish them.
Like wooden doors, they offer a broad range of options.
Usually at least 7 colours and 14 styles not to mention numerous glass options.
As for maintenance, well they don't warp, bow or twist like wooden doors.
There's no painting required, no varnishing needed, no cumbersome work at all really.
Like PVC doors, they only require a quick wipe with a damp cloth.
Unlike PVC doors, however, GRP Composite Doors won't discolour.
You might know that choosing yourself a front door is all about character.
But don't forget security! Given that 67% of burglars break in through the door, you'd be mad not to keep security in mind.
So without further ado, read the first in a series of 10 tips to help you choose a front door.
You might think that choosing a door is all about the important glass pattern and colour combinations and beautiful hardware.
Well you're right of course, those things are very important.
But before you go charging ahead to the style, consider the substance first.
Your choice of material can have a big impact on limiting or widening your design options down the road.
Think about what you want in a front door, and what you're prepared to do to maintain it.
Different materials require more or less of your time to keep your front door looking great.
First, timber doors require the most commitment from you.
They are charming when well maintained.
They look awful after a few years of neglect, with rot and damp causing them to warp and let in draughts.
Timber doors really are a lot of work.
You'll need to paint and varnish them once a year.
You'll have to take them off their hinges regularly to sand them when they get stuck in their frames.
That said, if you are prepared to do all this, or pay someone to do it regularly timber offers you the largest choice of colours and style.
Literally any paint, and anything that a carpenter can carve for you.
Next, PVC or Vinyl Doors are much less work.
A quick wipe with a damp cloth and the occasional oiling of hinges makes life easy.
However they are also the most restrictive in terms of design options.
You can have white, and that's about it.
Also PVC doors discolour in the long-term, turning yellowish and patchy.
They are cheap, but offer you the least scope for getting the look you want.
Finally, GRP (Glass Reinforced Polymer) Composite Doors offer the best of both worlds.
Their thermal skins can be coloured without the need to repaint or re-varnish them.
Like wooden doors, they offer a broad range of options.
Usually at least 7 colours and 14 styles not to mention numerous glass options.
As for maintenance, well they don't warp, bow or twist like wooden doors.
There's no painting required, no varnishing needed, no cumbersome work at all really.
Like PVC doors, they only require a quick wipe with a damp cloth.
Unlike PVC doors, however, GRP Composite Doors won't discolour.