This post is from a new partner, The Sash Window Workshop, who I am happy to welcome!
If you’re considering changing the exterior or interior doors in your home then take a look at our quick guide so you can choose the perfect door.
Wooden Doors
Wooden doors are a popular choice both inside and outside the home. With so much choice available they offer a lot of versatility. Whether you have a modern or a period home you’ll find
wooden doors that will perfectly suit your style.
In terms of cost, some wooden doors can be more expensive than UPVC or other man made materials, but they’re also more sustainable and environmentally friendly and a high quality wooden door is a far smarter alternative to cheap UPVC.
You can buy wooden doors off the shelf or have them made bespoke. If you want to keep your costs down choose a basic door and try changing the handle for something more expensive looking.
Wooden doors are good insulators and are also an environmentally friendly choice as the majority of solid wood doors being manufactured today come from sustainable sources. There are several recycling companies who will also take away your old wooden doors and recycle them or recondition and reuse them.
UPVC Doors
UPVC is fairly unfashionable at the moment as it’s received a bad press over the years. UPVC has been accused of looking ugly and cheap and many less expensive doors can be unattractive.
However, technology has come a long way since the first UPVC doors were manufactured and now you can find them in a variety of colours, styles and designs, including wood effects which can look very convincing.
UPVC doors are strong and durable and will easily stand up to daily wear and tear. In addition they are excellent insulators which will help keep the heat in your home.
One of the main drawbacks of UPVC is the environmental impact of the product. UPVC does not degrade which means today landfill is being filled up with old doors and window frames.
However, some recycling companies have recognised a gap in the market and are offering UPVC recycling services which can help put the minds of environmentally conscious shoppers at rest.
Recycled UPVC can be used to make everything from shoe soles to flooring to swimming pool coatings, so consumers who choose to have their UPVC doors recycled can rest assured that their old door won’t end up in landfill.
Thank you and welcome Sash Window Workshop!
