uPVC Doors Scotland.

uPVC doors are also known as vinyl doors and have been considered to be the perfect replacement for standard, traditional wooden doors which have a number of drawbacks including: 

• Substandard Durability – Wooden Doors’ durability is heavily impacted by warping, rotting and infestations. All of these are caused by humidity and moisture, which is only further exacerbated in areas more prone to rain. 

• High Maintenance – Wooden Doors tend to wear easily, meaning they need constant maintenance in the form of painting or staining in order to maintain their form and appearance. 

• High Cost – The creation process of wooden doors is fairly expensive, especially when trying to buy nicer-looking, more durable types of wood. Wooden door prices can range from £600 to £3,000. 

• Energy Inefficient – Unfortunately, wooden doors are not the most energy efficient when it comes to production and their thermal efficiency, with a lot of heat often lost through wooden doors. 

uPVC doors have a list of pros that address each of these issues, and as a result, they have become a highly desirable choice for both home and commercial settings. It is predicted that these doors will become the most popular replacement choice as standards move away from wooden doors.

All of our doors have different strengths and weaknesses. For those of you wondering why you should go for one over the other, then the following may be informative: 

• uPVC vs Composite Doors – Composite doors are inherently more expensive due to being a combination of materials, such as wood, PVC and plastic. They also require more maintenance, as the composite door’s surface may need to be stained or painted in order to maintain its appearance. 
• uPVC vs French Doors – uPVC doors are made with weather resistance and heat insulation in mind. This is due to their vinyl material. French doors, however, are built from wood and aluminium and can be vulnerable to some warping and swelling, which can hinder their insulating ability. 

• uPVC vs Bi-Fold Doors – Bi-fold doors typically have less security options than uPVC doors, mainly due to the fact that they are mainly made up largely of glass. They are also less easy to maintain due to the marks and stains that can appear on glass surfaces.

None of this is to say that uPVC is inherently better than other doors, only that it has uses and pros that make it more suitable for one owner than the other. For example, in some areas of Scotland, you may value insulation more than others. Or if you lived in a higher crime area, you may want a door with high security as opposed to one mainly made of glass. 

Nonetheless, it’s worth it to weigh your options and know the role of each door before making your choice.