Exterior doors are an important aspect of any home improvement project. Front entry doors are the first thing visitors to your home will see, and you want to make a good impression. One way to be sure of doing this is with UPVC doors. A UPVC door has several advantages over a wooden door. There is no denying that a beautifully finished wooden door is attractive. The question is, how long will that wooden door retain its appeal? In many cases, you will need to replace or repair the wood within a few years, as wood is susceptible to weathering and decay. And it doesn’t take long for that beautiful shiny exterior to become an eyesore. If you live in a listed building, you may need to choose wood doors and windows for your remodeling project, but anywhere else, UPVC replacement windows and doors can offer long-term value.
The good news is that the exterior doors of the houses do not have to be white plastic. Although that is the finish most commonly associated with vinyl exterior doors, PVCU is now available in wood effect finishes. Most manufacturers can offer their PVCU entrance doors, patio doors, conservatory doors and double glazed windows in light and dark UPVC finishes. They will look like wood, but will have the waterproof properties that are one of the main advantages of UPVC windows and doors.
And that is just the beginning. You can add a touch of style to your vinyl patio doors, exterior doors, and other plastic doors with glass panels. These come in a wide range of finishes. You can add a splash of color to exterior doors or exterior doors with stained glass panels. If you prefer a more understated look, you can use smooth beveled glass panels with a subtle pattern.
Your PVC doors can let in as much or as little light as you like. You may prefer just a small panel that allows you to see who is at the door as an alternative to a peephole. Another option is to have multiple glass panels that let in light in a dark hallway. As an alternative to including them on the front entry doors, consider placing frosted glass panels on both sides of the UPVC doors. Even with frosting, there are different effects you can have, depending on the level of opacity required. If privacy is not a consideration when you remodel, external doors can have near-transparent glass panels. However, there are different levels of frost, and some exterior doors let in only a little light while obscuring the vision of any unexpected visitors.
If you plan to install plastic doors, then security may also be a concern. The good news is that UPVC exterior door locks are among the most secure available. Not only can you get secure Yale locks, but the standard locking mechanism favors security, with a “twist and turn” locking process that keeps the door securely closed and watertight. With security, insulation, weather resistance and a wide range of finishes, it doesn’t get much better than UPVC exterior doors.