Guide to Choosing Doors in Herts

If your house doors in Herts are looking a little worse for wear, or are using up all your time to maintain, then hopefully this guide will help you to choose the right doors for your home. There are different styles, types and materials to pick from, each of them with their own advantages.

Types of doors in Herts

• Interior doors don't need to be weatherproof or as durable as others.
  
• Exterior doors in Herts need to be able to withstand our changeable climate
  
• Patio or French doors are great for letting the light in even when the doors are closed.
  

Materials for exterior doors in Herts

The main materials used for exterior doors in Herts are timber, uPVC and aluminium, and each of these have their own advantages.

Timber doors give an architecturally pleasing façade to your exterior and come in a variety of finishes like mahogany, pine or oak, or you can even get a custom door designed for you. They are often chosen for traditional and period homes. Due to advantages in technology, hardwood doors are now far more durable and weather resistant than they used to be.

Aluminium is light-weight, durable and resistant to wear and tear, and is becoming more popular for doors in Herts as a result. Aluminium doors are low maintenance and will blend in easily with modern trends in home decor. They come in a variety of styles and allow you to get creative with your design.

uPVC doors are an ideal choice for your Hertfordshire home, as they require virtually no maintenance. A quick wipe with a cloth is all you need to get rid of the dust and grime from a PVCu door. They also come in a variety of colours and styles to suit different parts of your home. Double glazed UPVC doors act as great noise insulators and are also highly energy efficient. They stop the cold air from getting in and the heat from escaping. 

Choosing your doors in Herts

The style and material you choose for your doors in Herts will depend on their purpose and the style of your home.

The front door forms a large part of the first impression people will get of your home and it is a renovation investment that can increase your home's value. The energy efficiency of the newer doors (and windows) makes it possible to recoup your investment even quicker.

If you choose a style and material that complements your home's exterior and that fits in with your lifestyle you'll get many, many years of service out of your front door.

When you are thinking about bringing the outdoors inside, or you have a beautiful patio area and outdoor garden, your choices might include French doors or bi-folding glass doors. The latter are a great way to have a glass wall effect, which lets the outside part of your living space become part of your interior rooms. You can open them up to have an open air area, giving you the best of both worlds. They also come in a variety of frame choices and finishes to complement your home.

While most homeowners have a general idea of what they want for their doors in Herts, once they start looking around they are often amazed at the variety of products available.

Find out more about Markwell's range of doors in Herts.