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Composite vs pvc vs steel vs aluminium doors

We’ve put composite, uPVC and Aluminium Doors in a side-by-side comparison – so that you can find the best door type for your project!

 

 

Composite door

 

Composite doors are a brilliant investment for anyone wanting to upgrade the external doors of their home, and we can supply them in a range of colours and styles. These doors are designed to give properties greater security and thermal superiority, due to their solid core, which is made with 16 layers of laminated veneered timber called Kerto®. For More information on our composite doors, click here.

 

You can design your own composite door on our portal HERE.

 

Pros

 

–          Durability

 

–          Low maintenance

 

–          Boasts a solid core, for added security.

 

–          Bespoke Designs available

 

–          Thermally advanced

 

–          Superior locking systems and security

 

–          Options to add glass designs

 

 Cons

 

–          A more expensive option

 

–          Heavy

 

 

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Composite Doors can help achieve many project styles.

 

 

 

 

PVC Doors

 

uPVC doors are an affordable way to replace your external doors, and are available in a range of designs, including stable door designs. At Edge, we supply the Linar uPVC residential doors, which are easily installed and maintained. The doors boast a lead-free manufacturing process and are made in britain, with the fitter in mind.

 

Pros

 

–          Secure

 

–          Low maintenance

 

–          Protects the home from the elements

 

–          Wide range of colours and foils to choose from

 

–          Options to add glass designs

 

–          More affordable option

 

–          10 year guarantee

 

Cons

 

–          Less thermally advanced than composite option

 

–          Not as durable as the composite door

 

–          Less secure

 

 

 

 

Steel and aluminium Doors

 

Steel and alu doors are a highly secure and strong choice for external doors, giving properties a contemporary exterior, with the option for the modern bar handles, steel strip designs and glass units. Made from superior quality metals, our steel and aluminium doors can be made to the customer’s requirements, with a choice of hardware, cills, thresholds and midrails.

 

Pros

 

–          Very strong

 

–          No risk of cracking or warping

 

–          Boasts high security

 

–          Contemporary door style

 

Cons

 

–          Hard to repair if damaged or scratched

 

–          Expensive option

 

–          Heavy

 

–          Not as thermally efficient

 

 

What to find out more?

 

At Edge, we supply a wide range of doors, so we think we will be able to help you and your project.

 

Our bespoke team will be able to answer any questions you have about the different types of doors available – you can even pop into our showroom in Chichester to see the different door types for yourself!

 

Email [email protected] or call 03450213333.