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A new front door may be a ‘once in a lifetime’ purchase so choose carefully from the wide range available. Your front door is usually the first part of your home visitors notice, so its appearance is particulary important. A solid, well protected door will also deter burglars and keep wind and rain at bay. So if your door is cracked, peeling, warped or badly fitting, it is worth investing in a new one not only appearance’s sake but also for security. The back of the house, too, merits attention. You can let more light into your kitchen by fitting glazed door, or you can open out your living room to the garden with a sliding patio door.

Doors are obtainable from joinery shops, timber merchants, specialist shops and, in some cases, direct from the manufacturer. There is a wide range of styles and materials available for front door. While all the doors serve practically the same purpose, there are heavy wooden or wrought iron
doors that have to be dragged shut, while there are light revolving doors that allow easy passage to people.  Much of this difference is based on the materials that go into the construction of front doors. Wood is the oldest in door materials. Its strength and elegance once made it the undisputed choice for making doors. Wooden doors may be of hardwood or softwood. Hardwood is obviously stronger and generally preferred for front doors.

Panelled and boarded doors make a solid and impressive front entrance. Most panelled doors come in a variety of styles with from four to 21 panels; timber include redwood, cedar and pine. If you want a traditional panelled door but wish to let some light into the hall, choose a door with a fanlight or a glass panel.

In most cases doors are supplied without fittings, such as locks, handles, hinges, and letter boxes. But most shop supplying doors also sell hardware and there is a wide range available; in some cases, a set of hardware is offered as an optional extra. If you cannot get a ready-made door to fit your existing frame, you can have one made to your own specification in the design and material of your choice.

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