Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → How do I keep my external doors secure? If you want to keep your home safe, it’s important that you don’t compromise the security of your external doors. The materials that the doors are made from, the locking mechanism and your own habits all have a role to play in keeping your external doors secure…. Read more »
Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → Can you paint external doors? You can paint some external doors, but the majority of newer installations shouldn’t be painted. This is because most modern external doors are made from uPVC or composite materials, which paint doesn’t stick to easily. If you’re not happy with the appearance of your external doors, we recommend replacing them… Read more »
Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → Bi-fold doors vs sliding doors Bi-fold doors and sliding doors are popular options for homeowners who want to bridge the space between their houses and gardens. Both doors are similar in that they let in a lot of light and open in a space-saving, non-intrusive way. Why choose bi-fold doors? The main advantage to bi-fold… Read more »
Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → French doors vs sliding patio doors Patio doors make a big difference to the appearance of a house and the feel of a garden, but it can be tricky to choose the right type for your home. The decision can be made even more difficult by the apparent similarity between two of the most common… Read more »
Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → Composite doors vs wooden doors The choice between wooden or composite doors in Nottingham is really a choice between the new and the old for your home. Wood is the traditional material used for doors of all kinds, including front doors, whilst composite materials are a much newer innovation. Many companies, including KLG Rutland, don’t… Read more »
Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → Difference types of patio doors You can be forgiven for not knowing the difference between a standard patio door and a french door, or struggling to work out just how many folds a bi-fold door can have. Choosing the right patio door style relies on you knowing what the different types of patio door are,… Read more »
Which are better, uPVC doors or composite doors for your Nottingham home? When it comes to choosing the perfect door for your home, it’s important to evaluate what materials would be most suited to your new door’s intended function. Weighing up uPVC vs composite doors, the latter are clearly advantageous for both front and back doors,… Read more »
Home → Doors → Doors FAQs → What are composite doors made from? Composite doors are unique and specially manufactured doors that look like natural hardwood doors. However, these popular doors are actually made from compression moulded Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP), polyurethane foam insulation and ABS reinforcement. Composite doors, therefore, are stronger, warmer and more energy efficient than other materials. These… Read more »
