Door Materials
Choosing the Right Door Material: UPVC vs Composite
When selecting a new door for your home, the material plays a crucial role in both the aesthetics and performance. At Elmhurst Doors, we offer two of the most popular door materials: UPVC and composite, both of which bring their own unique benefits to enhance your home’s appearance, security, and energy efficiency.
PVC-U Doors
PVC-U (also known as uPVC) is a popular choice for doors due to its durability, low maintenance, and excellent insulation properties. PVC-U doors are known for their robust, weather-resistant nature, making them ideal for withstanding the elements without warping or fading. This material offers superior thermal efficiency, helping to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer while reducing energy costs. With a wide range of colours and finishes, PVC-Udoors can complement both traditional and modern homes, offering flexibility and long-lasting performance.
Composite Doors
Composite doors are a combination of several materials, including a solid timber core, reinforced PVC-U, and a durable outer layer that provides strength, insulation, and security. These doors are engineered to offer the best of both worlds: the traditional aesthetic appeal of wood with the modern benefits of advanced materials. Composite doors offer superior insulation, outperforming timber doors by up to six times in terms of thermal efficiency. They are incredibly strong and secure, resisting both forced entry and the effects of weather. With their high resistance to fading, cracking, and warping, composite doors provide a low-maintenance, high-performance solution that enhances the security and beauty of your home.
Which Material is Right for You?
Both PVC-Uand composite doors offer excellent durability, security, and energy efficiency, but the right choice depends on your priorities. If you’re looking for a cost-effective option with low maintenance and reliable performance, PVC-U doors are an excellent choice. On the other hand, if you’re seeking a more premium door with exceptional insulation, strength, and a traditional wood-like appearance, composite doors are ideal.
At Elmhurst Doors, we offer a wide variety of styles and designs in both materials, so you can find the perfect door to match your home’s style and needs. Contact us today to learn more about our UPVC and composite doors and discover which material is right for your home.
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