Upvc Doors

What Are UPVC Doors ?

UPVC doors are those doors that are made from galvanised steel covered in unplasticised poly vinyl chloride. UPVC is a material that has many different uses and you see it oftne in pipes and guttering as well as in windows and doors. Just as UPVC windows have become the preferred option, largely because of the durable nature and low maintenance that the material requires, so UPVC doors are also gaining in popularity. UPVC doors have greater insulating properties than wooden doors, they often fit better into the frame and close securely, which means you get less drafts with this type of door.

UPVC is a better material for doors than the traditional wooden door because it does not warp and rot with the damp, it is easy to just wipe clean, and it is generally stronger and more difficult to break down than a wooden door. UPVC doors are generally more resilient than traditional wooden doors and more popular than composite doors. Most UPVC doors will have extra security features such as anti-crowbar finish which makes it a lot more difficult for an intruder to force open your door. UPVC doors are much more weather resistant than wooden doors and they are often chosen because they match the UPVC windows that are becoming the norm along most suburban streets. In the past UPVC doors were often perceived as less attractive than wooden doors, but nowadays you can have your door with a wood style finish, or you can have it in a colour other than the traditional white.

What are the correct type of doors for my home ?

You obviously want the right kind of UPVC door for your home, one that is the right shape and size, and that fits the general style of your home. You don't have to worry too much about getting the right door because UPVC doors come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and styles. Nowadays you can get poly vinyl chloride doors in a wide range of finishes, either a wood finish or finished in a particular colour to match your windows. UPVC doors are not just designed for the outside of your home, you can also have them fitted inside as they will provide far greater insulation than traditional doors. If you want to stop the heat escaping from a room then a UPVC door will do a good job of keeping it there. Once you have had a UPVC front door installed you may want to consider having French doors onto the garden.

What are UPVC French Doors ?

UPVC French doors are a way of bringing the outside into your home, this type of window/door lets a great deal of light into your home and the insulatory qualities of UPVC make sure that any chill or drafts remain outside. If you want to make your living room larger then in better weather the French doors can be left open, which extends your living space onto the patio area of your garden. The idea of the French door dates back to seventeenth century France when it floor to ceiling windows became the vogue in the homes of the very rich. At a time long before electric light, the amount of light that came in through these windows extended the time they could do without candles and oil lamps. Over time the floor to ceiling windows became glass doors and these were usually found as an opening onto the balcony of the upper floors of a home.

UPVC French doors still let in the light as they did in seventeenth century France, but they are also robust enough to withstand wet weather and storms. While French doors are occasionally found on the upper floors of larger homes, or in flats with balconies, it is more usual for them to be on the ground floor, leading out into the garden. Nowadays French doors are most often seen as an alternative to sliding patio doors, but they are not quite so wide, this is because patio doors are sliding doors. French doors are hinged doors and the hinges would need to be very heavy in order to cope with the extra weight of the doors. Those people who prefer a wider opening might choose patio doors instead of French doors.

What are UPVC Patio Doors ?

UPVC patio doors are often more affordable than French doors, as with most UPVC doors, patio doors are well insulated and energy efficient. The only problem with patio doors of any kind is that if they are handled too roughly there is a tendency for the door to slide off its wheels, making it difficult to close. It is usually a simple enough task to get the wheels back onto the tracking so that you can close the doors properly. Patio doors usually take up most, if not all of a wall and therefore they let in even more light than French doors. Neither French doors nor patio doors are cheap, but they are well worth investing in. Not only are both French and Patio UPVC doors attractive they will also add even more value to your home.

There is a wide range of UPVC doors available on the market today, these doors are popular because of their durability, their weather resistance and the fact that they are low maintenance.