subject: Wooden Front Doors - The Durable And Secure Option [print this page] Whilst for many years UPVC plastic seemed to be the material of choice for doors and windows, recently more homes appear to be sporting wooden front doors.
Wooden front doors are an excellent way of enhancing your home's style as they are an extremely classy addition to any house. They can be very elegant in design but not at the expense of security.
Below are 10 great reasons why incorporating a wooden front door into your home may be just what you are looking for:
1. Hardwood, durable construction.
2. Low maintenance factory-applied micrporous paint system which is of extremely high quality.
3. Many doors will come fitted with an insurance approved night latch.
4. Another great feature is the inclusion of a five lever mortise lock which is insurance approved.
5. Laminated safety glass is included which is extremely tough.
6. Easily fitted with spy holes, slide bolts, chains and letter box covers.
7. Double glazed units filled with Argon gas.
8. A weather sealing is full but nevertheless discreet.
9. Panel designs and mouldings can be traditional in style or contemporary.
10. All styles of home can be catered for as there are numerous designs to choose from.
On top of the excellent features mentioned above, there is the additional benefit that the doors can be easily decorated to suit your home by either opting for a painted finish or otherwise selecting a varnished or stained finish. The UPVC plastic examples that we have become familiar with are more limited when it comes to design and colour, with only a few colour variations around - though mostly white.
Of course wood as a construction material has been used for many years for doors in traditional style homes, but it is increasingly popular for doors and windows in contemporary style homes too. Another excellent way to incorporate wooden doors is as double opening front doors which can be very impressive to look at and also extremely practical when it comes to moving your large furniture into the house.
With wood as a door material, repairs can be a DIY procedure but with proper maintenance repairs should be un-necessary - or at least very rare.
Most suppliers of wooden front doors will be able to provide bespoke designs to cater for your needs. Many of the door manufacturers are also installers of the doors and therefore are extremely experienced and professional when it comes to the removal of old doors and the installation of new ones.
So if you are at the stage of considering the type or style of front door for your house renovation or new build project, don't forget to consider this classy option. Contact a supplier or manufacturer and see if they might have exactly what your home would benefit from.
