Choosing a new front door can be a difficult task. Luckily, here at Falcon we can help.
Here’s a guide to some of the decisions you’ll have to make when buying a new entrance door for your property.
Decisions to make when buying a new front door
1. Door materials
The two most widely used door materials across the UK are uPVC and composite materials. They both have their respective benefits:
uPVC
‘Un-plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride’ to give it its full name, is one of the most widely used materials in the home improvement industry. This is because it offers great value thermal insulation, weatherproofing and security. uPVC front doors are durable and require less maintenance than a traditional timber entrance door, making them perfect for homeowners who are fed up with the hassle of painting a door every few years.
Good for: All-round value, easy maintenance, thermal performance
Composite
Composite doors, as the name suggest, use a combination of hybrid materials. Composed of a solid timber core, coated in high density foam and topped with a GRP (glass reinforced plastic) skin, composite doors offer exceptional levels of thermal and acoustic insulation, as well enhanced security and aesthetics.
Good for: Security, aesthetics, thermal performance
2. To add a porch, or not add a porch?
Adding a porch on to your property will add additional security and space. It will also require you to think of what type of door you’d like on it! Here at Falcon we offer a range of high quality uPVC porches. These can help to enhance the appearance and kerbside appeal of your home, as well as providing a practical, weatherproofed space.
3. Style
The style and age of your property, as well as your personal tastes, will generally dictate the style of door that you choose. There’s literally hundreds of options to choose from. Whatever the needs of your property, a good home improvement company like Falcon will be able to provide your with a range of style options.
4. Colours
Modern uPVC and composite doors are available in a range of colours: not just standard, boring old white. There’s a variety of hues to choose from in our colour range, including popular options such as Golden Oak, Royal Blue and Poppy Red.
5. Hardware
We offer an extensive range of hardware for you to choose from, allowing you to create the door best suited to your taste and needs. With everything from door handles, hinges, letterplates and knockers in white, chrome, satin, bronze, smoke, gold and black finishes, as well as swan neck and lever pad handles to choose from, customising a door has never been easier!
6. Glazing
All of our uPVC and composite doors are double glazed as standard, providing excellent thermal performance. There’s also the option of customising your new door further with decorative glazing too. Here at Falcon, we can offer coloured, beveled and textured glass, allowing you to create the perfect door for your home.
South Wales uPVC and composite door specialists
Falcon are specialists when it comes to uPVC front doors and composite doors. To find out more about our product range, please give us a call on 01656 646 047 or send us an email. We hope to hear from you soon.
