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How to tell a comosite door from standard upvc?
justaquestion
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Hi folks,
I have ordered a composite Upvc door which is costing me a lot more than the standard door, but just wondering is there any sure way to know that it is a composite door when fitted, does it look or seem a lot heavier than standard Upvc door.
Or will I simply have to take the word of the installer that it is a composite.
Thanks for any info.
I have ordered a composite Upvc door which is costing me a lot more than the standard door, but just wondering is there any sure way to know that it is a composite door when fitted, does it look or seem a lot heavier than standard Upvc door.
Or will I simply have to take the word of the installer that it is a composite.
Thanks for any info.
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justaquestion wrote: »Hi folks,
I have ordered a composite Upvc door which is costing me a lot more than the standard door, but just wondering is there any sure way to know that it is a composite door when fitted, does it look or seem a lot heavier than standard Upvc door.
Or will I simply have to take the word of the installer that it is a composite.
Thanks for any info.
My understanding is that you can tell the difference by the Composite door having a wood effect surface and you can feel the slight grains in it whereas UPVC is flat to look at and to the touch
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justaquestion wrote: »Or will I simply have to take the word of the installer that it is a composite.
Don't you know what door you've purchased? The manufacturers specs and dimensions will be available on their website.Don’t be a can’t, be a can.0 -
It's obvious once you see one.0
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Its really obvious. UPVC doors are really floppy and if you grab the top and give it a shake it will be all over the place. A composite door will be much more rigid similar to a wooden door..0
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Post a close up picture once it's fitted.
Composites will weigh more than a UPVC so there should be two people lifting it. They often have a wood effect finish.
Also find a model name/number on it when they unpack it and a quick google will tell you all0 -
A composite door looks more like a timber door in that it sits inside the frame like a timber door does and does have a textured surface like wood whereas a upvc door has a panel in the centre and looks like a door within a door . Composite doors are far better stronger and also better insulation
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