If you\u2019re looking for a new front door, it\u2019s a good idea to know your options and choose carefully. As part of your property security and the first thing that many visitors see, it\u2019s an important element of your home.<\/p>\n
uPVC doors are currently a very popular type of front door and might be the product that you need. But they do have their downsides. Read on to find out more about their pros and cons.<\/p>\n
A big bonus to uPVC doors is that they\u2019re low maintenance. They\u2019re not easily damaged by heavy weather \u2013 they\u2019re resilient and non-porous so water simply runs straight off them. Unlike wooden doors, they don\u2019t need treating to prevent warping and rotting. They also don\u2019t need painting or staining. <\/p>\n
To keep your uPVC door looking good, all you need to do is wash it every so often. If you look after it, it can last well over 10 years.<\/p>\n
Another advantage to uPVC doors is that they\u2019re energy-efficient. They\u2019re well insulated, which means that they have good thermal performance. This will help to keep your home cosy and your energy bills low.<\/p>\n
People also buy uPVC doors because they\u2019re affordable. They\u2019re usually cheaper than composite doors so can be a good material to choose if you have a limited budget. There are lots of companies that supply them so prices tend to be very competitive.<\/p>\n
A downside to uPVC doors is that they\u2019re hard to customise. They usually only come in white or wood effect, which gives you a pretty limited choice of colours and effects. And once your door\u2019s been installed it\u2019s very hard to change its colour, size, locks or furniture. So if you want a unique-looking door, uPVC may not be the material for you.<\/p>\n
Another disadvantage to uPVC doors is that they\u2019re difficult to recycle. They need to be dissembled before they can be recycled, which can be difficult. This means that many uPVC doors don\u2019t get recycled and end up in landfill sites. Wooden doors, on the other hand, degrade naturally so are more environmentally-friendly.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, over time uPVC doors can discolour and become brittle. They\u2019ll usually last for a long time, but towards the end of their lives they can become yellow and break or shatter easily.<\/p>\n