5 Tips To Consider When Buying a New Front Door

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Choosing the right door often comes from necessity rather than choice. If you are in a situation where you need to replace your front door, these tips can help you through the process.

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1. Choosing the Right Material

There are generally three materials to choose from for your new front door; wood, UPVC & composite. Each has their own pros and cons:

Wood – Typically looks great and is sometimes more suitable to period homes. However, generally not the best material to keep the cold or heat out. If not properly maintained, it can begin to warp over time.

UPVC – An affordable manufactured material, but considered by some to look cheaper than composite options.

Composite – Typically more expensive, but the most durable and insulated of the choices.

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2. Choose Color Wisely

You may want to choose a door with the same color as your old, or a better suited color that matches your exterior. However if you are looking to sell your home in the near future you might want to pay more attention to it. Research in the UK showed that green doors were the most favorable and “welcoming”, while red was the most disliked color.

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3. Security standards

The front door is the an easy access point for criminals. It is important to spend money on a door with higher security standards. This includes a strong deadlock and hinges.

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4. Think green

Every new door purchased should come with an energy efficiency rating. This is similar to buying a new appliance now-a-days. However, unlike a refrigerator the energy efficiency of a door is measured in U-values. U-Values are the measure of heat through an area of material. You should try to look for a lower U-Value on your new door. A lower U-value means less heat escapes through your door, resulting in lower energy bills; a win-win for your wallet and the environment.

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5. Think About Your Neighbors

The ultimate in consumer studies, often a good idea before you start buying is to have a look around your neighbourhood. If you see a door you like, pluck up some courage and ask the owner which company they went through and what their experience was like. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbor as well!

These door buying tips and hints were brought to you by Yale composite doors UK. Yale front doors UK meet the strict new door U value standards, with every door scoring between 1.0 and 1.8 W/(m2.K).

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