When you are looking for new external doors for your home, there are many options you can choose from depending on the style you want and the budget available. You will need to look at the various types of doors options and the different materials you can use to make the best decision and select the ideal doors for your home. Below are some of the choices you have available to help you decide what you want for your house that can help transform it into a beautiful home for you and your family.
Bi-Folding Doors
One option becoming increasingly popular for UK homes is to instal bi-fold doors leading out to the garden. These can open your home up to your garden and help create more useable space in your home for you and your family. Various sizes are available, and you can also choose different materials, including uPVC, wood, aluminium, and composite doors.
Sliding Doors
One of the most common external doors leading to gardens in UK homes is sliding doors, commonly made from aluminium or uPVC. They typically have two panes of glass with one or both moving to the side. They are simple to install and maintain, and they are also an affordable option, which is why so many people have them installed in their homes.
French Doors
Another common style of doors you find in homes throughout the UK is French doors, which look stylish and sophisticated. They are usually two hinged doors that open outwards, and the frames can be made from various materials, including:
- Wood
- Aluminium
- Composite
- uPVC
- Vinyl
There are various French doors designs available, and if this is something you want for your home, you should find something suitable that is within your budget.
Dutch Doors
If you are looking for something unique to lead to the outside of your home and you have a standard door size opening, Dutch doors may be something you want to install. These look like regular doors, but the difference is the door is split in half lengthways so that you can open the top and bottom of the doors separately. It is ideal when you have pets and do not want them inside while cleaning, and you can still enjoy a breeze with the door open while stopping pets from getting inside.
These are a few of the options you have available to choose from, but there are more besides. Speak to your local windows and doors specialists and find the perfect choice for your home.
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