Whether you want a classic look or a more modern aesthetic, understanding how each type of door functions and enhances your home is key.
As October marks National Home Security Month, now is the perfect time to explore eight distinct door options.
We’ll look into unique features of eight door types available in the UK, what materials they come in, and how they can complement both traditional and contemporary properties.
A Brief Summary of 8 Door Types
Flush – Often chosen as an internal door, they are ideal for new builds because of their simple, minimalist design.
Panel – Can have a number of square or rectangular decorative panels, or a combination, working for homes of all eras.
Glazed – A glass-panelled door, maintaining a flow from one room to the next.
Stable – Split top and bottom sections, commonly found in rural homes for flexible ventilation.
French – Double opening with large glass panels, perfect for classic homes and traditional homeowners.
Fire – Fire-resistant doors, required in homes with three or more storeys for safety reasons.
Patio – Movement via a sliding mechanism on a track, perfect for indoor-outdoor living.
Bi-Fold – Neatly folding accordion-style doors, popular in smaller, contemporary homes with the need for saving space.
The Door Materials
There are certain door styles and materials that will coordinate well, and each have their own features and advantages.
UPVC – UPVC is the most affordable material and it offers excellent energy efficiency and soundproofing, with the benefit of being low-maintenance. For these reasons it is a great choice for front and back doors.
Composite – With a multi-layered construction, a composite door is incredibly strong and secure, making it an ideal choice for a front door. The GRP outer skin is weather-resistant, ensuring it looks like new for longer.
Aluminium – Aluminium doors are lightweight yet incredibly strong, with a sleek design allowing broad glazing. Often used for bi-fold, patio, and entrance doors, their flexibility supports various shapes.
Timber – While low-level timber can decay, high-quality options withstand weathering, requiring less maintenance. Their versatility allows for various shapes and sizes, bringing warmth to homes.
Selecting the Right Door for Your Home
Each and every home has its own style, so any new door that’s installed should fit in with its existing character to integrate well. Here are some of our recommendations.
Detached – Composite or timber doors boost kerb appeal for larger homes.
Semi-Detached – Composite doors offer symmetry in security and style for shared-wall homes.
Terraced – UPVC and composite doors are low-maintenance, perfect for terraced houses.
Period – Timber doors maintain the authentic charm of Georgian and Victorian homes.
New Build – Aluminium doors’ sleek design complements contemporary properties perfectly.
We hope we’ve increased your awareness of the various types of replacement doors available, helping to clarify your choices for a front door that enhances both style and security. Click here for a quote.
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