UPVC or Composite Door 22 May 2022 at 9:52PM in N. Ireland 6 replies 586 views

Scania_Man

I want to replace an old timber back door due to it having had it's day - it's about 20 years old and despite changing seals and rain deflector at the bottom continues to leak water in heavy rain.  It seems that composite doors are all significantly dearer than UPVC and I know the are classed as more secure and better thermally (although I'm unconvinced this last point is actually significant enough in difference to ever see a payback in 2 or 3 lifetimes!).  I've looked different companies up online and their reviews and reviews of the door manufacturers they use and I'm not really any further forward - the usual horror stories and poor customer service coming up all too often.

Anyone got any personal recommendations or advice?

Tyrone2005

I have a composite doors, they are a great door, very heavy and well Insulated, but to be honest, I don’t know if it is worth the price difference, I suppose it’s up to everyone’s preference and what way your finances are, in saying that, the New PVC door, would leave you water leak free.

motorguy

Styling, weight of door by comparison, lack of flex, well insulated were the reasons we went composite.  

Scania_Man

Thanks folks sorry for late reply I didn't seem to get any notifications for your posts. Went for a composite door in the end up and so far so good hopefully it'll stand the test of time. Lot of money but what isn't these days! 

Mistral001

I have wooden front and rear doors.  The front door is nearly 70 years old and the rear one is about 30 years old.   I have had to do some minor repairs over the years, but at least they can be repaired.  So if it just needs repaired, why not just repair it?  

PS: I know the outside of timber doors have to be painted every five years or so, but they have a lot of advantages.  You can fit whatever lock, security chain, cat flap, or letter box you want to timber doors.  You can also change their colour at any time. 

cozzyman

anyone know a good supplier (good as in cheap) of pvc door?

savingsavvysurfer

cozzyman said:

anyone know a good supplier (good as in cheap) of pvc door?

I've always used Dunraven for all of mine and the prices are fair for the level of quality you get. They're based in Wales but cover parts of England as well so they may deliver to Northern Ireland if you can get a local fitter organised.