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Now that we’ve had a few weeks of good weather, you may be contacted by homeowners looking to refresh their home’s appearance. When it comes to home upgrades the front door is often top of the to-do list. Front doors should look welcoming as this, along with the windows, make up much of the first impression of a building. Getting that aesthetic right tends to be high on the list for homeowners and designers. Plus, picking the right front door adds to that all important curb appeal.
In this blog, we’ll explore three popular options for front doors – composite doors, aluminium doors, and uPVC doors. Here at Edge, we are pleased to be able to supply all three of these styles to any bespoke requirements, including all the necessary door hardware. So, no matter what your client chooses, you know you can rely on us to supply and deliver the door you need.
Composite Doors: Versatile and secure.
Composite doors are a great option for homeowners looking for a stylish door to protect their property while still enjoying a traditional look and feel. Usually featuring a solid timber core, composite doors also include a PVC, laminate or fibreglass coating to protect the core. This combination of materials ensures that these doors are extremely strong and durable, hence their increasing popularity with homeowners. Composite doors are also better insulated than wooden doors by their very nature. As a result of their excellent thermal insulation properties, they retain heat within the home during colder months thus reducing heating bills.
Alongside being low-maintenance and thermally efficient, one of the main selling points for composite doors is their high level of security. They are almost impossible to break down due to how they are manufactured. What’s more, our Windows and Doors team are on hand to advise on the best locking systems, for any front door, to guarantee all-round security.
Composite doors are also popular choice with homeowners as they come in a wide variety of colours and styles which makes it possible to find a door that fits perfectly with the homeowner’s taste and preference. Whether they are looking for something bold and colourful, or they would like to mimic the look of a wooden door, our team at Edge can help you find the perfect door for your client.
Aluminium Doors: Robust and stylish.
Aluminium doors are a top choice for homeowners looking for modern style without compromising on strength and durability. Featuring external aluminium skins, these front doors are highly weather and water resistant. This ensures that the door will not warp, fade, crack or twist under extreme weather conditions. Therefore, aluminium doors can be a great choice for homes near the sea or in highly windy conditions.
Due to the aluminium content, these doors are intrinsically very strong, offering excellent impact resistance. The doors can be made more secure with a high-quality multi-point locking system. We are proud to supply aluminium doors with first-class security looking systems. Our team of Window & Door specialists can help to advise your clients on the right locks for their home.
Much like composite doors, aluminium doors are available in a great variety styles and designs. While anthracite grey is a top choice, aluminium doors can be powder-coated in a durable yet attractive colour of your choice. What’s more, there are lots of glazing options available, allowing your customer to design a truly unique door.
uPVC Doors – a low-maintenance, cost-effective option
uPVC stands for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, a form of plastic that is both durable and low maintenance. uPVC is a strong plastic composite that’s resistant to weathering, rot and corrosion making them long lasting (up to 20+ years) and a worthwhile investment.
These doors have become a popular choice for homeowners because of their affordability and energy-efficiency. They typically come in a variety of finishes and colours, allowing homeowners the flexibility to choose one that suits their home’s aesthetic. From a tradesman’s perspective, they are easy to transport and install as they lighter in weight than traditional timber doors.
Our PVC residential doors are available in a wide range of design and style options from stable, to patio to French doors created with moulded or flat panels, with the option of fully integrated pet entrance options, making them ideal for use as a back door as well as the main entrance to your home.
A range of front doors to appeal to every homeowner
At Edge Building Products, we are proud to be the leading independent provider of high-quality doors and door hardware in the South East. Our products are high quality, low-maintenance, secure and made to withstand harsh weather conditions. What’s more, our team work hard behind the scenes to review measurements and survey drawings to make sure the glazing unit will fit perfectly and include the trickle vents and cills you require.
Our composite, aluminium and uPVC doors are available as fully bespoke units, meaning they are fully customizable with the opportunity to add a feature glass design adding further character to the door through bespoke artistic, colourful options or privacy glass. Plus, as all our doors are ordered to unique specifications to meet the customer’s requirements, we make use of the vast and universal RAL and BS colour schemes.
Edge Building Products offers a variety of doors and door hardware that are high quality and therefore durable. Our door hardware range includes handles, hinges and locks for all the models of door we supply. We aim to make the lives of our client’s easier by stocking everything they might need in one place.
To find out more, or to chat with our Windows & Doors team, get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling 0345 021 3333 ext. 2.
First published 12.10.23. Revised 20.05.25.
