One of the most beautiful options when designing your property’s entrance is a new timber front door, bringing character in bucketloads while remaining highly practical. The specialist craftsmanship used often helps to maintain any heritage details you want to keep, adding kerb appeal to your home or business property.
However, with so many different types of timber available, how can you narrow down the front door material that’s right for you? Here’s our easy guide for making the best choice.
Durable Wood for Front Doors
Old wooden doors often encounter a wide range of issues as the quality of the timber isn’t as high as some of the modern materials available on the market. Advances in manufacturing has reduced problems in the way wood responds to different weather conditions and temperature changes, which may have previously led to shrinkage, warping and flaking paint.
When you speak to your front door supplier, chat to them about the most high-quality, stable timber products they have access to, ensuring you have a durable product that lasts for years to come. Some top manufacturers, such as Accoya, even offer door warranties of up to 50 years, thanks to the treatments applied to the timber used for their doors.
Beautiful Front Door Finishes
Your front door is the feature that most people will first see when visiting or passing your home, so making the best first impression is essential while giving an insight into your property’s character and style. As well as choosing a low maintenance timber product that will remain in excellent condition for many years, you should be able to customise its appearance to create the look and feel you want.
As well as made to measure door sizing, bespoke timber designs should offer a vast range of finishes, including smooth, charred and brushed textures that bring out the natural character of the wood.
Sustainable Timber Windows & Doors
Sustainable windows and doors are on the rise, with many eco-conscious homeowners and businesses looking for the best ways to reduce their carbon footprint. When choosing the right timber for your new front door, speak to your supplier about products they know are sustainably sourced and whether the timber doors you like are 100% recyclable.
The materials should also have non-toxic benefits so that you know the material is safe for the environment and won’t contribute to land pollution when replaced in the future. This has often been a problem when it comes to other window and door materials used, such as plastics or those which include lead in the design.
Are you looking for a local front door company?
Simply Sash Services is here to help and advise. We supply and install bespoke timber windows and doors across London locations, including Balham, Twickenham and Teddington. For more information or a free quote, contact us today.
