Back door advice
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_dobbo_

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14,618 posts

266 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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If I posted a topic with that title in the lounge it would be a nightmare....

We need a new back door - the existing one looks like something from a 1980s lunatic asylum, it's very grim, plus the lock is a right bugger to use.

Anyone got any comments about price vs performance when comparing wood and uPVC? I'd prefer wood, which as I understand it should be a bit cheaper too no?

smile

B17NNS

18,506 posts

265 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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Also have a look at composite doors. The look of timber with the maintenance of uPVC

http://www.globaldoor.co.uk/

Mr Will

13,719 posts

224 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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Here you go, everything you need: http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f...

Slinky

15,704 posts

267 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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_dobbo_ said:
We need a new back door
Why, was your old one smashed in?

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist

jimmyjimjim

7,826 posts

256 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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I had to look at this topic, as I was shockked no one had responded in the most predictable way - I didn't notice it was in HGDIY.

Now, on a practical note, I think if you get a quality wood door, it'll probably work out as expensive, if not more so than upvc. My Dad had a couple of hardwood (softwood is why wood initially appears cheaper, until you start investigating more closely) doors of 'ok' quality from a reputable supplier where the hardness in a couple of areas wasn't the same as the rest of the door - these rotted within a few years and the entire door had to be replaced. Look carefully before buying!

Upvc is also easier to get a good seal with, as long as the frame is also Upvc. Looks pants compared to a good solid wood one, though.

Pvapour

8,981 posts

271 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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YHM smile

Z4monster

1,442 posts

278 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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Composite all the way

Had one at my old house. Fitted it myself and it was great. Very secure and looked ace.

Edited by Z4monster on Thursday 4th March 17:32

_dobbo_

Original Poster:

14,618 posts

266 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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Ta for the advice guys, well, except maybe the bum sex stuff...

I remain confused about the frame - the existing white UPVC one obviously needs to go, so how do I budget for a replacement frame to go with the new door? Or do these things come as a package?


B17NNS

18,506 posts

265 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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You can order the whole set complete.

Composite door pre-hung in uPVC frame.

_dobbo_

Original Poster:

14,618 posts

266 months

Thursday 4th March 2010
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Excellent, thanks! Then all I need is a st load of no more nails to hold the frame in place! hehe

eddie1980

419 posts

206 months

Friday 5th March 2010
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B17NNS said:
Also have a look at composite doors. The look of timber with the maintenance of uPVC

http://www.globaldoor.co.uk/
From there site..."keeps you safe from the threat of burglars, both at the front and the rear."