UPVC doors are a popular choice for the main entry doors of a home. They are easily maintained, energy efficient, reasonably priced and come in a full range of colours and styles, including wood grain effect.
UPVC doors have an airtight seal around the edge which keeps out draughts and minimises heat loss. Regular maintenance is not required and they can be easily cleaned with soap and water.
These doors come in many styles, as solid uPVC or with glazed panels. They are suited to both a contemporary style home, when a coloured or white door will usually be chosen, and also a traditional style home, when the wood grain effect is a more popular choice.
When glass is chosen for an uPVC door it is usually double glazed and may include energy conservation properties for additional effectiveness. A popular choice, in this case, would be Low E glass which reflects long and short wave energy for greater thermal efficiency.
As with all doors, the safety of the glass selected is of utmost importance. Doors are often pushed open or slammed closed, meaning the glass must be able to withstand such force. It is also a requirement of Building Code to have safety glass fitted.
There are 2 main safety glasses available – Laminated safety glass and Toughened (tempered) safety glass:-
Laminated Safety glass
This glass has a plastic membrane fitted between 2 panes. If the glass is broken the integrity of the panes will held by the plastic layer and will remain in position until replaced. The risk of injury is reduced.
Toughened (tempered) safety glass
This glass is strengthened in the tempering process and is up to 4 times stronger than standard glass. If broken the pane will shatter and fall but the pieces will be small and blunt, known as dice. Again the risk of injury is reduced.
Although uPVC doors are a popular choice for the reasons above there are many other front doors available, giving a wide scope for people to personalise the exterior of their home.
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